LarryEA Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 The bird in leaf is cut from 1/4" Oak Luan and is about 5" x 6" The frame is 8" x 6 1/2" .... The opening is 5" x 3 1/2" Kinda like the idea of framing this. This is my first one and of course my Wife claimed it. I plan on doing a variety of birds and hope I can keep some to sell. Please give opinion and suggestions... Thank you. Fab4, bobscroll and amazingkevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 That is a perfect frame for your leaf. Good job all around. Did you make the frame also? LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 That is a perfect frame for your leaf. Good job all around. Did you make the frame also? Yes, cut from pre-made framing stock I was given. wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice cutting. I waffle on the frame, not bad, but distracts from the cutting... I wonder how it would like with some kind of solid background in the frame. A darker color than the frame which may make the leaf stand out more... I don't know really, I am not good at that sort of thing. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice cutting. I waffle on the frame, not bad, but distracts from the cutting... I wonder how it would like with some kind of solid background in the frame. A darker color than the frame which may make the leaf stand out more... I don't know really, I am not good at that sort of thing. Paul, I agree. This one my Wife likes it as it is. I have two more of these and I am open to more suggestions. Maybe a diffferent frame, less prominent. I will try a different style frame for another and see if I like it. Thanks for your input!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice project. Sorry no suggestions. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice Larry. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice Larry...never seen a frame such as that....I like it the way it is too.I think where the photo was taken on a table, it is not showing its true beauty...On the wall you have a treasure LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice Larry...never seen a frame such as that.... (Pre-made frame stock given me by a professional frame shop) (Stuff they did not want) I just cut and put it together. I like it the way it is too.I think where the photo was taken on a table, it is not showing its true beauty...On the wall you have a treasure Gordie, My Wife agrees with you totally!!! And you made me sit up straight in my chair with a smile. I like the frame!!! I like the Bird in Maple leaf!!! The idea of putting them together came from SSW&C Magazine that has some other 'bird' patterns. (last 2015 issue) I am just x-spearmenting Thank you..................... Gordster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 A very interesting way to display what might otherwise never see a frame. I love the idea. My first impression parallels that of Paul, if it were mine, I would fill in the open part behind the bird too, only because I think it would stand out better, However if the wall on which it is going to be mounted is other than white, it then may not need the backer. It is a wonderfully done and very interesting piece and I like it very much. Everyone has a different eye for art and if I had made this for my wife and it was perfect in her eyes, you better believe that I would not consider changing a thing about it, no matter how many others might have a different idea on it.. Dick heppnerguy LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT. What more can I say. Very artistic. Love the frame and how you did it. Can we see a photo of it on the wall please. Did I say that I LOVE IT. Marg LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Larry, I like the concept, but, I don't like how long the stem of the leaf is. Personally, I don't like the way it projects so far out over main frame. Len Edited January 12, 2016 by Lucky2 LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Sweet !.....Well done Larry ! LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I like it Larry! It has a sort of rustic look about it, Top Job! Thanks for showing, Bob LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice work Larry LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 The bird in leaf is cut from 1/4" Oak Luan and is about 5" x 6" The frame is 8" x 6 1/2" .... The opening is 5" x 3 1/2" Kinda like the idea of framing this. This is my first one and of course my Wife claimed it. I plan on doing a variety of birds and hope I can keep some to sell. bird_maple_leaf_framed.jpg Please give opinion and suggestions... Thank you. Very well done ,Old Scroll .You have tricks in your bag never seen before ! ;) LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Looks absolutely amazing, Im with heppner guy and wouldnt add a backer and hang it on a dark colored wall LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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