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[Merle Rice]

Hi, Anders , Great Detailing on all Pieces. Like my Fingers to much to do Carving that small . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Anders , Right Idea about the Fine Saw Dust. I used Saw Dust from my Sander which was very Fine . After Roughing out the Knot and leaving Groves and making a Rough Surface in the Hole I mixed a Thin Mix of Filler to be sure their would be no Voids under the Filling . Then about 2 more layers to finish...

[Merle Rice]

Thanks JJF, Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Gittyup , just an outstanding piece of work . that will be Loved forever . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe V, thanks , appreciate your Commenting . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Claude, That it is and in a few weeks it will be back in storage for another year . Thanks Claude . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Yolli, different subjects and I think they are very well done . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi , Aiden, for just starting to Carve your 2 Santa Carvings are Exceptionally well done . Detailing is Great and nice clean Cuts . Hope you stay and enjoy this Hobby with us . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dirk, your Fix on the Eye brought it all together, now it looks Balanced and has Eye Appeal. If you have a Problem with getting the Eyes even in the Future, turn the Carving upside down then look at the Eyes , that will show you if they are even or not . Good Job , keep it up . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Ed, I too thought I recognized the Rough Out . Gona be Cherished by your Sister . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Steve, looks like we are going to be able to enjoy seeing your Carvings again . Welcome back. Nice Santa and good start for up coming Christmas . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Ed, is this Piece for your Sister or are you working something else? Now you have my Curiosity working . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dave , A lot of People who have my Carvings do that . Being that we have so many Carvings of different Holidays the Wife likes to change them . Thank You for Commenting . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mark, Thank You for your Nice Words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Eddy, what gave it away? Thanks Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Kris , Good work on the Dragon . He looks like a Kind Dragon . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , if you could see a Picture if me when I saw this Carving it would be with my Mouth Wide Open in Amazement . Those 2 Shots in your Eyes worked because your Vision to do this Carving this well Paid Off . This Definitely is your Best so far . You just Raised the Bar on your Expectations in the...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , for some reason this has become a Special Piece for me ,and don't know why . Maybe because it's a Cute little Bugger . Ha,Ha. If I would try and make it now I don't think it would turn out as well . I still do what I do and having Fun that's all that matters. Thanks Bud . ...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Ed, I remember that it made me do a lot of Thinking and Measuring and Time . It held my interest and was fun . Thanks Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Di, that little Piece has a lot of Eye Appeal . Every year it comes out I feel the same way about it . Every time I go by it I stop and look at it and some time I take it off the Wall to be sure I have done it . Nice to look back and enjoy what you have done . Thanks Di, your right it's a Keeper...