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03-19-2019, 03:21 AM
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I certainly don't have an artist's eye, Bruce, but I am grateful for those who do...
Well done!
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That is an amazing piece!
Did you have an idea of what it was going to look like before you started?
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(03-21-2019, 12:46 AM)wood-chips Wrote: That is an amazing piece!
Did you have an idea of what it was going to look like before you started?
Thank you wood-chips....Yes to an extent I knew what I was after, but the carved flames were not very visible so I have been adding color to my work and thought this color would make this piece pop.
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(03-21-2019, 09:40 AM)Splinterz25 Wrote: ... so I have been adding color to my work and thought this color would make this piece pop.
Nailed it.
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(03-15-2019, 08:18 PM)Splinterz25 Wrote: "Blue Flame" This box is made from Sapele The lid is Quarter sawn Sapele and Curly maple 8" D 6.5" tall. The flames are hand carved and colored w/ Deco Art Acrylics
Sweet looking great job.
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