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PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:33 pm 
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good evening...

a "skating couple" was chosen as the next "flattie" project...i found the inspiration image when doing a google search of "vintage winter sports"...

i had to make a few changes in the legs to get all four skates to touch the base...some layered details were added to create shadow...i also found out i can "incise" (carve) details in the surface of cardboard...

the piece may be finished and dry sometimes tuesday...hopefully some pictures then...

my very best regards...howard...


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i just realized the pix of the "skaters" with white primer coats did not get added to previous message...


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Terrific, Howard!!! Can't wait to see them finished.


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greetings to all...

another "flattie" project is finished...and what a difference the overall clear spray and glass glitter on the base makes...finished height is only about 1 1/2" including the base...

my very best regards...howard...


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Howard, you have a far steadier hand than I. Love the details like the buttons on the skates.


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Howard, you have a far steadier hand than I. Love the details like the buttons on the skates.

Paul...the button details were "painted" with the tip of a toothpick...Howard...

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Simply marvelous Howard!


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Beautiful work!! I am really enjoying all the pictures!!


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