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This is just off the bench, a 12”x 12” x 2” mahogany block tung oil finish.

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Nice. How long did it take you to do this piece?
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You are without a doubt a master carver CV. Beautiful work!!! Thanks for sharing. I'd like to try it some day.
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Good looking piece, CV.
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jdramsey wrote:Nice. How long did it take you to do this piece?
This one was one of those I have worked on and off on. I have been working on it sense Aug. But I would say I have around 30 or so hours to this point.

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Absolutely beautiful:) What a fine craftsman you are ! Do you draw what you envision on the wood first, or is it all free hand ?
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mistystarz wrote:Absolutely beautiful:) What a fine craftsman you are ! Do you draw what you envision on the wood first, or is it all free hand ?
Both, I am not an artist. I can not draw well at all. I draw out the outline location of eyes and other detail with a sharpie or chalk. It is not as hard as it seems. Once you learn some of the basics it is a matter of practice. The first year or so I was carving my loved ones would say that’s nice. What is it !!!!
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cv3 wrote:Both, I am not an artist. I can not draw well at all. I draw out the outline location of eyes and other detail with a sharpie or chalk. It is not as hard as it seems. Once you learn some of the basics it is a matter of practice. The first year or so I was carving my loved ones would say that’s nice. What is it !!!!
You certainly are an artist :) I have seen your work through out the forum and it is wonderful:)
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