Post #278374 by Beachnik on Thu, Jan 11, 2007 10:01 PM

Hey TC faithful!
First of all, I would like to thank Marcus, Frostiki, Matt, Jungle Trader, Benzart, McTiki and Lake Surfer for their words of encouragement on my last posting of pics. I look forward to checking in with the crew when I can! Here are projects I carved for friends in late December based on their favorite images.

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This mask is 16 inch tall by 14 inch wide. Flat on back for wall hanging. 3 coats of polyurethane over natural palm.

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24 tall by 16 wide, also flat on back. Cherry stain on palm with 3 coats of clear lacquer. Was not the finish I was looking for, but that's what experiments are for!
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These are 2.5 to 3 inches tall. I purchased my first hook knife and really didn't have a clue how to really use it properly, but these are the outcome. Wasn't sure if I was to pull knife toward me or away, but the wood was flying like crazy. I'll search sight for help on that subject!

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Think I'll have a rum drink with my lacquer buzz!!

Beachnik