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Some time ago I placed a "Wanted" ad for Nipper projects. I'd like to thank Marco for my most recent project. His only request was a few dollars for postage and some photos to show the progress. How could I refuse that offer? Here are the results and photos of the process.

Photo #1 - Shows as sent Nipper. He's missing both ears and his snout.

Photo #2 - I was a little reluctant to apply plaster mixed only with water for fear that it would not stick to Nipper. So I thought I'd try mixing my plaster with Elmer's Glue. That made for a sticky mess but I did make a facsimile snout from Elmer's and plaster and it stuck.

Photo #3 - This photo shows Nipper with plaster features ready to be sanded. There must be a better way to sand such small areas other than a bit of regular sandpaper. If anyone has a suggestion I'd love to hear it.

Photos #4&5 - These photos show the "as left" Nipper. There was no way for me to match the old chalk patina with the areas replaced. I sprayed a clear finish to seal the chalk and plaster. Next I painted Nipper with an off white spray followed by painting his features.

Nipper is not perfect but he is happy and presentable. Thanks Mark for the Nipper project. Jerry Blais

Nice work Jerry. What do you do with all these nippers you save? You should make a bunch of kennels for them all

Good job Mr Jerry !!!
Nipper can now once again hear his masters voice and howl if he feels the need. Hope he doesn’t keep you awake.

Terry

"There must be a better way to sand such small areas other than a bit of regular sandpaper. If anyone has a suggestion I'd love to hear it."

I use a Proxxon mini sander for small detail areas. I wired mine directly to a 12v wall wart adapter, since I was too cheap to buy Proxxon's version...
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Proxxon-MICROM ... er/4731323

OR, you can make one from an electric toothbrush...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orBqd6w5T4E

Thanks for the sanding suggestions. Jerry