Nose Job on Braded Beard Man

[Merle Rice]

Hi 807 , thank you and the Glue that I use it Titebond Interior and Exterior , that Glue always worked good for me. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Arthur, I agree that you will need a Painted Finish , the Glue will show if you don't . My biggest problem is leaving it alone till it dries . I'm committed to wait till tomorrow , I hope. Ha,Ha. Thanks for your Comments. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Eddy , better to try and fix it now before I go any farther . More Challenges and Problems to keep this Hobby interesting . Thanks Eddy . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Did it again , took off to much on his Nose so trying to replace it and save it. Put Dowel in and then Glue it today and get back at it tomorrow. Made sure the Surfaces are FLAT and hope it won't be noticed when Finished. Thought this would be interesting to see a method of repairing a Piece that...

[Merle Rice]

Glad to have you with us , Welcome. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe, your attention to the Detailing on this little Guy is Excellent rightalong with the Painting. Good Job. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Donna , Great Detailing and Painting , should look good at Christmas . Merle

[Merle Rice]

I had one of those days today and forced myself to get in the Shop . Started to do something simple on the Carving and before long i was involved in the project . Doesn't always work but it did today. Oh yes it is Cold here in Maryland also. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Kris, you might say I have a Collection going till my Daughters want one or a Church Auction . I sell a few now and then but mostly are Gifts. If you got a Stick in your Mind you will do one . With you Talent it would be a Nice one. As I told Tom it is Addictive ,he didn't listen and got Hooked ...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tom, Malc sure peaked my interest and gave me Challenges to try to do some of his Carvings . Their are some that I wouldn't try way beyond my Skills. As always thanks for Commenting. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy, That is a Malc Spour design that I took from a Picture . I learned a lot from his Carvings. The Wife will probably end up with it , that's her Favorite. Comfortable Walking Stick . Thanks for your Encouraging words....

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dwight, always thought of you as a Friend ,so yes you sure can call me your Friend. Thanks for your kind words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dwight , I still think you are a Taxidermist . Merle

[Merle Rice]

HiTom , you done good ,that is different and definitely a conversation starter a Christmas. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Bob, Good work and agree with Tom, should do well . Merle...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tim, I think you can use anything to remove the Wood from your Carving and it is not Cheating. Rotary Tools are a Perfect way to get into those hard to get at Spots. I do it and don't feel Guilty . Your Goal is to make a Piece as nice as you can . Go for it and be Proud of you Effort . Merle...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tinwood, Their is a Saying " That God made some Perfect Heads and the rest he put Hair on " Ha,Ha. Thanks for taking time to Comment. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Eddy, I think your right, my Wife keeps talking about it . Thanks for your Kind Words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Bob K , that short piece of Diamond Willow was to nice to throw out , just needed to find a Place for it. Worked out to be a good choice. Has a Nice feel and should be a good to Walk with. Thanks Bob. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Claude, Thanks for Commenting. Merle