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February Club MeetingSunday, February 18th, 2 to 4 p.m. "Tips, Tools, and Painting" is going to be an in- formation gathering time. We will compile these ideas for a handout. Members should write down their ideas so they can hand them in plus we will go around the room so they can be shared. We are looking for some of your best tips, favorite painting and finishing techniques, and what your favorite tools have been. Bring some examples. Maybe it is a storage idea or something used to help organize your carving area. This will be a great time to pick up some useful carving ideas. |
Current NewsSHOW! SHOW! SHOW! HELP! HELP! HELP!Our show is coming April 14th & 15th and YOUR help is needed We need more helpers. Sign up at the meeting or call Steve Russell to let him know what you would like to do. He knows where help is needed too. Need carvings for the raffle. The raffle is the BIG MONEYMAKER for the show so it is very important that we have lots of carvings donated. Carve now or look over previously carved pieces. "Get The Word Out" about our show. Tell your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Distribute handouts advertising the show. They will be available at the March meeting. Check out our web site. The pictures of last year's show are there and our show forms and accommodations are there also. Let your friends know that we have a web site. Steve Russell and Deb Kloster will be doing the interview on KWWL. We don't have a confirmed date or time. Roger Beane wins Best of ShowA Santa carved by Roger Beane won the big prize at the Tri-State Woodcarvers Show in Keokuk. Second place went to our friend Alice Porter. Other friends who won 1st place in various categories were: Max Porter, Tim Run- dall, Bob Ristow, Sue Mertz, Frank Mertz, and Mike Augustine. Congratulations to all! Locking down colors - Don LundWhile painting using multiple layers of paint, you can use Krylon Matte or other urethane based spray paint to lock down a color base coat. Then by adding a different color on top of this base coat, you can then use a cloth or Q-tips soaked in Windex window cleaner to remove this top layer of paint to lighten up and/or highlight your work. Using this process, instead of trying to finely control where you add paint, you can just add paint to the whole project and then just remove the paint from the areas where you do not want it. |
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