Wall Mounted Black Crappie
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Step One - Using found wood shape and carve the fish body and fins. The piece measured 221/2 inches long by 12 inches high. Eye socket was drilled and the wooden eye shaped to fit.
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Step Two - Fins glued in place and the piece was then sanded. Scales, fins and other characteristics were carved and wood burned into the piece.
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Step Three - After a final fine sanding the piece was painted using an acrylic wash technique. The wash is applied in several layers to produce the desired hues and luminosity.
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