Scrappile Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I have had this pattern for some time, and have been really wanting to do it. I have been waiting to get some more bark sided basswood to use for it but I got impatient and grabbed a piece of cherry I had and use it. Not happy with how it turned out. The wood is just too dark for this pattern. So I thought I could add some color with feathers, but I don't think the feathers go with the dark wood either. I was going to attach the feathers with some artificial sinew I have left over from my kayak building days. I like the feathers, will save them for something else. So I will re-cut this pattern when I have my basswood. Oh, this is a Charles Dearing pattern, BTW he still has a sale of his patterns going on. Lucky2, lawson56, firstmuller and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Terrific cutting of a very fine pattern Paul. As a suggestion (depending thickness of wood used) I'd try placing the portrait within a reddish brown or ebony frame with a white matt. Too nice of a portrait to set aside. Maybe others will have suggestions to help give you ideas to consider. SCROLLSAW703 and Scrappile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Excellent job Paul! I've done the same thing...just wanted to cut something and wasted a nice piece of burl and there was so much going on in the grain and dark color that it was hard to see the cutting. Oh, well, live and learn. I don't know if it will help but maybe use some rope to frame the picture. Just a thought. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Paul I think it looks just Awesome You do some Amazing work.I am looking forward to seeing it in Basswood Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Paul , you did good !...Nothing wrong with your work at all ! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I wish i was good enough to be disappointed about a piece of work like this, for any reason. It is a very beautiful one as are all of your pieces Dick heppnerguy Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 That's awesome, Paul !! Really nice work there... Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Ha, thanks so much for the comments, but, you people always surprise me. I thought I would read. "ya, you are right, the picture sucks, but the feathers are nice". Been sitting here thinking, what to do with the feathers. I like them. I am thinking of how I could make some beads, either on the lathe or scroll saw, brad some sinew, mix the beads and feathers and make my Grandson a Native American necklace. I also have the Kokopelli deer antler thing I could add to it. Is that a dumb idea? He probably would not wear it but it could hang in his bedroom. He is going to be 5 soon. Edited March 25, 2016 by Scrappile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I have had this pattern for some time, and have been really wanting to do it. I have been waiting to get some more bark sided basswood to use for it but I got impatient and grabbed a piece of cherry I had and use it. Not happy with how it turned out. The wood is just too dark for this pattern. So I thought I could add some color with feathers, but I don't think the feathers go with the dark wood either. I was going to attach the feathers with some artificial sinew I have left over from my kayak building days. I like the feathers, will save them for something else. So I will re-cut this pattern when I have my basswood. Oh, this is a Charles Dearing pattern, BTW he still has a sale of his patterns going on. Well you could always paint it .Painting cherry would be a sin though.a two tone frame may take away some of the darkness you don't like ,walnut and pine ?Incredible patience on this beauty .funny your avatar name is far ,very far from the work you produce.Thanks for showing ! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Totally awesome job. Personally I like a bit darker wood. dave Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 That is awesome........but sorry I am not a lover of the feathers.. I love the dark wood and I like Dan's idea of a rope frame. But yes an awesome cutting. Marg Lucky2 and Scrappile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I think that is beautiful full stop. (period). The cherry is gorgeous. I like the feathers, but don't think they sit well with the piece, adding a bit of a distraction from your excellent work. Rob Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninuninu Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Hi Paul. This is such a lovely piece of work, both in the cutting and the detail. Sorry but I have to disagree with you... the slightly darker colour sets it off pretty well to me. It gives it a sort of "late evening" look. Although I usually use much lighter wood myself, this darker shade gives it a certain character that just adds to the beauty. :thumbs: Oh and by the way, although I love feathers and think they are great, I would use them in framing this! Just my opinion. Great job. Tony Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR48 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'd give it a couple of coats of Watco Danish Oil, then a backer and narrow frame of semi gloss black. Remember that cherry will darken over time and especially if exposed to sunlight. Unfortunately I would do away with the feathers. They distract from the picture that is beautifully cut. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Awesome job, it looks great in the cherry. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 That is a stunning piece of work - the pattern and cutting are terrific, the cherry and its grain gives it unique life - whatever you decide to use for accents (the feathers are looking great) will make it a one-of-a-kind piece. Lots to be really proud of here. Jay Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 That is a terrific cutting and pattern. I also suggest frame and mat, but maybe a very light tan mat. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineman Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Very well done.....excellent work. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I think it looks amazing. Put it in a black frame with a black backer and get it ready to be displayed as art. Then put it in the closet for a week or so then pull it out. I bet you'd be pretty happy with it. I think you're stuck with tunnel vision right now and can only see what "should have been." But in a week, you'll see how great it is. BTW, I love the feathers too. Just reduce it to 2 or 3 so it's just an accent to the picture and not the focus and I think that would work really well too. Nicely done! WayneMahler and Scrappile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul hd Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hi Paul. Its a fantastic piece of work. Feathers not need. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Awesome work. I would get different color (tan, gold are my initial thoughts) poster board and put each color behind it, take a pic of each, and wait a couple of days and look at the pics. I think either would look good. I like the subdued look of the work, not everything has to be in your face. A plaque I made to honor my father is Red Oak with a black backer. Lose the feathers though, they distract from some outstanding work. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Paul, I just can't imagine cutting a piece that looks this nice, and not being satisfied with it. I think it looks fantastic, I don't think that a basswood blank could look this nice. But, like the rest of us, if it's not what we wanted, we get disappointed with the outcome. I think that you'd be pleased with how much you could get for it, if you decided to sell it. Sometimes we're our own worst enemies. Len Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbone Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Paul, if you are criticizing this piece, I doubt you will be satisfied with anything anyone would offer. This is masterful, period. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I see swirls of sand and sun beams in that cherry wood. You did a great job cutting and I like the cherry Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Yeah Paul we are our own worst critics. That is a beautiful piece of work. I personally wouldn't care for the feathers and believe it distracts from the overall quality of the cutting. I would use a non imposing frame of some sort. I think the quality and detail is what I would want to be the focal point. JMHO Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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