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    I wouldn't be too worried about getting contrast between the face/figure and the trunk, their supposed to be one in the same aren't they? Anyway a very little bitumen paint or black/umber mixed with oil may give you the contrast your after. I can't help but think some burning would go well with the theme.

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    Quote Originally Posted by springwater View Post
    .... I can't help but think some burning would go well with the theme.
    There is still time.... where, on the top of the tree/log?
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    I'm thinking straight for the heart of the figure and around the frayed top. Then use a rotary brass wire wheel to fade the char off, then oil...just some thoughts only.

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    Well done Cliff!!

    I like that very much, and i think Springwater is on the right track.

    The face actually reminds me of an old Inuit. It must be the furry border around the face combined with the flat facial features.

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    Hey Cliffy, lookin good. How about throwing a cup of turps over it and taking a photo for us. I'm interested to see how he looks when/if the rest the timber is oiled.
    Just read the Inuit thing, that was my exact thought to.
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    That looking very nice so far.

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    More work, more photos, the burning didn't happen, I don't think it needs it.

    First the plinth for it to stand on.

    600mm x 600mm x 100mm
    12mm ply top & bottom & Hoop pine sides & reinforcing ribs inside.
    2 coats of Flat Black Acrylic.
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    Next the overall oiling, tipped it up on it's side & sprayed the hollow.

    Then stood it up on a pallet & sprayed a coat on the outside.
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    Moved it a bit to stay in the sun & get some more breeze 'cos about a million stupid little insects decided that it 'smelled nice'.

    Gave it a 2nd coat.

    A couple of pics of the polished timber & the back of the log.
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    Lookin' good Cliff
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    Look cool now its all oiled up and some nice timber in that old log. Great work Cliff.
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    Well done Mr Rogers.
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    you made that out of that !!!
    well done Cliff

    what if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

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    That's certainly a lesson about never giving up on our rotten planet. Congratulations Cliff.

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    Today he had another coat of oil & the plinth has had 2 more coats of black.
    Tomorrow it all goes together.

    I'll get another photo before it goes to the gallery tomorrow arvo.

    I'll get a photo in the gallery on Friday night when it opens.
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