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Offline skullworks

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Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« on: April 12, 2010, 06:33:00 PM »
I plan on using this for a knife for the St. Jude auction. Got a little detailing to finish. My real question is do you all think I should stain the antler and leave the skull and antlers white or leave the whole thing natural?

 
 
 
 
 


Here it is with a quick stain job to see what it would look like.

 
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Offline prarieboy

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2010, 06:42:00 PM »
It is awsome as is! But I vote for highlights.
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Offline Montauks

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2010, 07:43:00 PM »
My vote? stain & white..nice carving
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Offline terencerobert

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2010, 12:04:00 AM »
The white antlers and skull would show up very clearly if the remainder was stained.  People would have to look too close and try to decipher what was actually carved otherwise.  When held in relief, the antlers will be easily recognized even at a small distance.  Instant understanding of what is actually carved.  instant statement!  But you have already realized that is what is needed, and we are happy to reassure your obsession with detail!  "Let's roll" with it!
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Offline prarieboy

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2010, 08:30:00 AM »
That DOOD it! Great Job Skully
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Offline Tyler2045

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2010, 09:16:00 AM »
That is a nice 8 point wish I could get it.
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Offline Jon Stewart

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2010, 03:10:00 PM »
You got it!! Great job

Offline Montauks

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2010, 04:07:00 PM »
Can't wait to see the finished knife!
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Offline pearsoncougar

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2010, 03:42:00 PM »
Awesome!

Offline Ironman43

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2010, 11:01:00 AM »
I like the stained look!

Offline J.Yates

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Re: Antler Carving Work UPDATE
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2010, 01:58:00 PM »
Skull
Very cool!!!Can't wait to see the final knife.I need to start saveing for the auction now!!!!!

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