dansnow Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 Finished just in time for a craft show this weekend. Made from one of my favorite simple toy materials, a 1" thick pine stair tread! Cut with a 7R Pegas blade, finished with food coloring and clear lacquer. I saw something similar to this a little while back, took the idea and made some changes to end up with this. About 18" long, 4.5" high oldhudson, oneleggimp and Lucky2 3 Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 OK Dan that is pretty neat. The kids will love that. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 Really like this Dan, ......The kids will love it!! Quote
rjR Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 Yes, VERY nice! Should sell well! If, I may ask; how much do you price it at? Thank You for reply and I understand if you do not. Quote
dansnow Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Posted September 10, 2015 On 9/10/2015 at 8:10 PM, rjR said: Yes, VERY nice! Should sell well! If, I may ask; how much do you price it at? Thank You for reply and I understand if you do not. Will probably price this between $30-$35 thanks for the kind words folks. oneleggimp 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) I like it. That is a great design. Excellent painting also. Edited September 10, 2015 by LarryEA oneleggimp 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 I keep passing up buying food coloring at the store ,Hah no ore i really like the look,thanks,Well done! Quote
Scrappile Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 Nice job. The dog seems to like it also. Quote
frankorona Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 Beautiful work, looks very well done. Quote
dansnow Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Posted September 11, 2015 Kevin I thin the food coloring with denatured alcohol. The rubbing alcohol can cause the dye to precipitate out and turn to sludge. Just add as much as you need to reach a desired shade. Important tip when using food coloring: My son taught me this. Before applying the food coloring, apply a coat of shellac thinned 50/50 with denatured alcohol. This seals the grain just enough to help prevent the water marks and blotchiness you can sometimes get, especially around end grain. Quote
penquin Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 What a great one board project. That is super. Like it a bunch, thanks for showing it to us. jim penquin Quote
Gordster Posted September 12, 2015 Report Posted September 12, 2015 That is one really nice project...and one very beautiful dog. oneleggimp 1 Quote
wombatie Posted September 12, 2015 Report Posted September 12, 2015 The kids with love this one but I'm not sure the dog does. Great idea and work. Marg Quote
bobscroll Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 Very good looking job there Dan! Thanks for showing, Bob Quote
newfie Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 Those look great.sure the kids well enjoy them Quote
smitty0312 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Posted September 13, 2015 Very cute Dan.....colors are great also. Quote
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