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[Merle Rice]

Hi Wayne , you can add my Laugh to the Few you already got . Was looking for the Guy gut got a Big Surprise . Your Detailing on all your Pieces is really Outstanding and I expect nothing less. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , Great Carving and Detailing , probably one of your Best . I still think if you would Paint over the Burnt Lines then Antique it would take it a Step Higher and put more Life into Him . Just saying my Friend . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , We have an Escher Carver here on our Forum and sure he will be glad to meet you . Welcome and looking forward in seeing some of your Work . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Kris , You got a lot of Good Ideas so far and I can't add anything more so I'll Comment on what you have done so far . That Little Pelican is perfect to start off your Theme and looks Great . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi James , it looks like it could Fly . A lot of work has been done and done well . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Phil , Do you find it easier to Carve them as 1 Piece as to Carving them in 2 Pcs, then Gluing them ? Merle

[Merle Rice]

Welcome, Ank , you have found a Very Friendly Place , hope you stick around for awhile . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Becky , What a SWEET thing to do . Sharing your Talent with a Loved One is Always Special . A Good Thought and Good Job . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy , Thanks Buddy , One of those is enough , a lot of Wood to remove . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi James , I guess when you like the Subject you are Carving you put a little Extra Effort into it . Thanks for your Nice Comments . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Sappy , My Future Project just might be Compared to a Platypus . Just need to keep the Desire to do it . Thank You for your Encouraging Words . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi ,Claude , Thanks for Commenting . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Arthur , Thank You for your always Encouraging Words . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , Thank You my Friend for the very Nice Encouraging Words , I Appreciate them . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Glenn , Thanks Bud, I'm going to keep doing this Bird till I get it right , Ha,Ha. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Di , Another Rendition of the Eagle . When I see a Picture I like it makes me want to try and Carve it , That's the Challenge of this Hobby . They say that a Person is a Success till he is a Failure and I think I have a Project set up for the Future that just be my Failure , still gona give it a...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mark , I'm very Fortunate to have the Nice Wood to Carve . I had it all given to me from the Barber and Son-n-Law . In return I give them some Carvings , that isn't the Deal , just giving each other Gifts and Nice Feeling . Thank You for your Encouraging Words . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tom , when putting on the Finish I'm hoping the Carving Detail shows off the Object and the Finish shows off the Grain , like a Piece of Furniture . After Completed that makes it feel good when Holding . Smooth and Solid Feeling , Nice . Thanks Tom , Always Appreciate your Kind Words ....

[Merle Rice]

Hi , Ed , Surprising what can happen when you let your Imagination Run and besides it makes it more Fun . Thanks Ed , Appreciate your Comments. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Kris , I think what you have ( Titebond ) will do just Fine . I've used Indoor and Outdoor Titebond on all my Carvings and will continue using it for Future Carvings . Never a Failure . Be Cautious when doing Canes and Sticks , because they are Addictive . Ha,Ha. Merle