rdatelle Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi everyone. Looking for a little imput on how to finish this piece that I just finished cutting. I already have a black back ground but I'm wondering how I should finish the front. Not sure whether to leave it natural or stain it . Any ideas out there. Thanks, Ralph. LarB, bobscroll, lawson56 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Very well done. That is a pattern I have, or one similar, that I hope to get to someday. Mine is for a picture, not stand alone. I like what you did. I would put a clear finish on it. Mainly because it makes it a little easier to remove dust. Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Amazing work, very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I know you mean treatment but after seeing the wall paper behind what about a picture of rolling hills or trees behind in a frame I think that would look great. Roly LarB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Really like the cutting!!......At the very least i would spay a coat or two of poly or shellac just to seal it....Nice work! Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I was thinking about putting a couple of coats of poly on it. That's what most of my stuff have on them. I'm debating whether to hang it or make a stand for it. Have to think about that one. Roly, that's not wall paper behind it. I have it on a table cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koehler788 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Agreed with everyone else, except I would highlight the flag with color. That's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ralph, I like it as is, with a clear finish..If you stsin it and it darkens up a bit, you may lose value of your black backer. Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi everyone. Looking for a little imput on how to finish this piece that I just finished cutting. I already have a black back ground but I'm wondering how I should finish the front. Not sure whether to leave it natural or stain it . Any ideas out there. Thanks, Ralph. I like the look of amber shellac.I nice picture book picture from a book behind it from the library showing a war scene would be cool as a quick photo shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubgoofy2003 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Beautiful job Ralph. I really like it. I think I would add a stand or hang it. I did one similar & framed it. Yours really looks nice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Kevin, I like your idea of a war pic behind it. I'll have to look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Nice cutting Ralph, I agree with what most other replies have suggested you do to finish it. Just use some sort of a clear coat poly/varnish finish, I don't think that something like this piece needs any color added to it. But, that's just my opinion. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm sitting here agreeing with all of the suggestions which probably means I don't have a clue on my own. Looks good though Ralph. :thumbs: Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Well heres my 2 cents. I agree with a good finish coat.and a scene behind it,It could be fixed to the stand you are thinking of adding. Awesome job by the way. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutoftheWoodwork Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Ralph, I would leave it natural and like Koehlers idea of coloring the flag if you use a black background as you said you were going to use. If you use a picture background I would take into consideration if the background is light, then stain it dark for contrast or you'll lose your image; and of course, if the background is a dark one leave it light. However, if you use a night backdrop (really like this one..) (possible nightfall or beginning of daybreak or with fireworks) color the flag (again) and leave it natural with just a clear finish. There. There's my nickels worth since it's obviously more than two cents worth lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Very nice job on the scrolling Ralph! Hard to say on the finish, Thank you for showing, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Nice work. My uncle was there. I am not a fan of coloring but like a clear finish with a dark background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I like that alot........great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I LIKE IT THE WAY IT IS WITH A COAT OF VARNISH OR SUCH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Great cutting and I will leave the finish and display up to you. You did a wonderful job on the cutting so i know you will do a super job on the rest of it anyway you want it to look. Thanks for showing it to us. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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