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Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:54 pm
by Jerry B.
I picked up a paper mâché 14" Old King Cole Nipper last week and today I gave him a good cleaning. It was quick and simple thanks to a tip from Nipper expert Joan Rolfs. She suggested using an old tooth brush, a bar of Ivory soap, and a sponge. I got the tooth brush damp, rubbed it on the Ivory soap, and worked on a small area. Once satisfied, I cleaned the area with a damp sponge. I cleaned a fairly small area and sponged to remove any dirt and soap. I probably have an hour invested in the cleaning. The trick is to work on a small area with out getting it really wet and wiping with the damp sponge.

Jerry Blais

Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:57 pm
by Dave D
Looks great! Nice job!
Dave D

Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:30 pm
by melvind
A terrific Nipper Jerry. A very nice job indeed.

Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:55 pm
by Curt A
Nice and fresh... back from the groomer...

Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 7:37 pm
by need4art
Jerry,
You must be trying to break into Nipper Heaven. How many of those guys do you have now?

Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:55 pm
by downsouth
Very nice Nipper Jerry, but he looks kinda lonely all alone on that coffee table.

Wes

Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:01 pm
by Phonofreak
Great job, Jerry. i remember you restored a 14" paper mache Nipper, and he came out great. Now you need to give him a pedicure. Then he will be one happy puppy. :D
Harvey Kravitz

Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:55 pm
by Jerry B.
How many of those guys do you have now?
There's no such thing as too many Nippers. Jerry

Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:35 am
by Roaring20s
Jerry,

I see that you did the right thing, and only gave that dirty dog a gentle cleaning!

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James.
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Re: Cleaning Nipper or Nipper's Spa Day

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:41 pm
by Jerry B.
Thanks James, It's good to see that Nipper is well read and the life of the party. Jerry