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I finally finished this and got a few pictures taken. I started this a couple of weeks ago and wasn’t sure if I wanted a natural finish or a full color realistic paint job. In the end, I decided to go with the natural color of the pear. I love the color of the wood! It seems to give an almost bronze appearance to the carving. It still looks real enough to get a few double-takes even without the color. Thanks for looking!
-- Mike P., Arkansas, http://mpounders1.blogspot.com
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HillbillyShooter
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#1 posted 361 days ago
As always, beautiful work by a truly talented artist (even if I’m no a big reptile fan).
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WoodenFrog
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#2 posted 361 days ago
WOW MIKE! That is just too damn cool!
Great work you are a master at the craft.
True talent!
Thanks for sharing, keep it up!
-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio.....
Ryan Haasen
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#3 posted 361 days ago
This is unreal! Nicest cane I have ever seen,!
-- Ryan
MShort
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#4 posted 361 days ago
The finished project looks great. Amazing that you saw the lizard in the wood and was able to bring it out.
-- Mike, Missouri --- “A positive life can not happen with a negative mind.” ---
rivergirl
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#5 posted 361 days ago
WOW! Just WOW!
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#6 posted 361 days ago
That’s a great carving! I’m impressed.
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Brandon
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#7 posted 361 days ago
Wow, great work! But how did you get that lizard to pose on your cane for the picture?
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#8 posted 361 days ago
Exquisitely carved! Very lifelike! Are you ever awake after midnight to see him running around??
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NaFianna
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#9 posted 361 days ago
That is incredible work. Wouls love to see a full length of the cane.
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GenerationWW
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#10 posted 361 days ago
That is really cool, I am glad you kept the natural wood finish too.
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Woodbridge
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#11 posted 361 days ago
That is an amazing piece of work. beautiful and masterfully carved!
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Mark A. DeCou
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#12 posted 361 days ago
You’re the best Mike, not only a great carving, but fit into the stick just perfectly.
How about a photo showing the whole stick in one shot?
Way to go, a real collector’s item here,
M
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craigo
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#13 posted 361 days ago
That is beautiful! What a skill you have!
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#14 posted 361 days ago
heirloom quality!!!
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#15 posted 361 days ago
I was already impressed with the cane at an earlier stage. I still wouldn’t have imagined it to turn out this great. Really looks good…. I love the detailing.
-- I just got done cutting three boards and all four of them were too short. (true story)
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