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Post by lpl on Feb 14, 2019 12:33:32 GMT -5
I saw these right away and wanted to comment, but the flu is kicking my a** and I wasn't up to too much typing. I love these! You really shouldn't be so modest. They took a lot of skill and you pulled them off with gusto! I like the one on the top right in the collage best. But, I really do love them all. I love all the texture and how you created something very manly but not overtly "sloppy". I like your sense of balance! Each piece is very thoughtfully arranged. You made it look effortless, but, really, I know it is hard to pull off and not look "wrong" visually. Great job! Pat yourself on the back. Thank you so much for that Tela, I appreciate it. Sorry to hear about the flu...get well!
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Post by toiv0 on Feb 16, 2019 10:54:27 GMT -5
Really nice!!! Word of caution though. I was at a show a few years ago and Fish and Wildlife was busting folks right and left for jewelry incorporating animal parts like claws, talons feathers etc. I guess they were demanding documentation for the hunting trophy type stuff and just flat out busting sellers for jewelry with talons or bird of prey parts as that stuff is strictly a no no. All those laws usually use the sentence " or parts there of" when regulating wild animal parts. I'm sure if differs from state to state for state regulated critters of course ( birds of prey are federal). For example, here in Texas, you can pick up "shed antlers" but woe befall you if you are caught salvaging antlers and such from roadkill.....Mel I use porcupine claws in place of talons, most people cannot tell the difference. Have been questioned by the fish and wild life about some of the pieces I have made. In MN you can own and sell claw as long as they are not attached to the paws. A rug is ok just not the paws theirselves.
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Post by toiv0 on Feb 16, 2019 10:57:23 GMT -5
Some of the best use of claws I have seen. Great job
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Post by stephan on Feb 16, 2019 23:51:24 GMT -5
Quite barbaric!
Like others have said, the double claw is awesome.
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