hotshot Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) I got a request to do a humming bird coin. I looked and looked and could not find a cuttable humming bird line drawing that would translate well to a pattern. Finally, I gave up, found a line drawing that was not cuttable, and then went to thickening the lines and taking out the extra detail to make it doable.This is what I came up with: I'm not happy with this yet. I've tweaked the pattern and am re-cutting now, hopefully getting closer to what I'm wanting. I envy the pattern makers that can draw/create patterns from scratch. I have to rely on images.google.com to get something close, then tweak it into something workable. At some point, I would like to hook up with a true artist to really bring these projects to another level. Edited July 9, 2016 by hotshot Fab4, don watson and amazingkevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Ah, c'mon Randy: Now you're just showing off........lol I would too if I were in your shoes That is just simply awesome Thanks for showing us Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) I had way too much pattern lift on this coin, so I thought it might be that the superglue was getting too thick, so I thinned it with Acetone. Well . . . . . that wasn't good. It quasi-exploded out the side. Guess I'm going to have to run and get more superglue. Edited July 9, 2016 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Very nicely done Randy that came out fantastic. I have a question for you what kind of printer are you using to make your patterns with? The reason I ask is this, if it is a laser printer then you can print your pattern and then transfer the ink to the coin and not have to worry about the pattern coming off mid cut. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Awesome job Randy. No way could I do something that bitty. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Randy that is dandy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Very nicely done Randy that came out fantastic. I have a question for you what kind of printer are you using to make your patterns with? The reason I ask is this, if it is a laser printer then you can print your pattern and then transfer the ink to the coin and not have to worry about the pattern coming off mid cut. DW I'm using a inkjet, but have access to a laserjet from work. The challenge for a toner transfer might be that the coin is not flat, which is part of the difficulties in getting the pattern down. I am now "Pressing the coins, with the pattern partially attached prior to gluing so that the paper conforms to the coin. This does help quite a bit. Edited July 10, 2016 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Very impressive. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) This is my second cut after tweaking the pattern. The recipient of this coin requested it be done in copper, so I cut this on copper coin (provident round) which is a few mm bigger than the Kennedy. Edited July 10, 2016 by hotshot Fab4 and don watson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I got a request to do a humming bird coin. I looked and looked and could not find a cuttable humming bird line drawing that would translate well to a pattern. Finally, I gave up, found a line drawing that was not cuttable, and then went to thickening the lines and taking out the extra detail to make it doable. This is what I came up with: Hummingbird_C.jpg I'm not happy with this yet. I've tweaked the pattern and am re-cutting now, hopefully getting closer to what I'm wanting. I envy the pattern makers that can draw/create patterns from scratch. I have to rely on images.google.com to get something close, then tweak it into something workable. At some point, I would like to hook up with a true artist to really bring these projects to another level. Now this is one gorgeous piece,tranquil ,Feminine,delicate,a work of the heart.Your coin cutting ability's are astounding :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Now this is one gorgeous piece,tranquil ,Feminine,delicate,a work of the heart.Your coin cutting ability's are astounding :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Uh, Feminine? LOL Thanks, I think . . . :-) Edited July 10, 2016 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Uh, Feminine? LOL Thanks, I think . . . :-) Yesi doubt a man would wear a hummingbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Yesi doubt a man would wear a hummingbird LOL, Agreed. I've never wore a necklace in my life, but if I did, it wouldn't be a bird. Now that I'm feeling a little self conscience, I'm going to have to cut me something manly to hang from the mirror in my car, any ideas? :-) Wait, I think I have already cut just the manly thing. How about this from Call of Duty Ghosts: Edited July 10, 2016 by hotshot Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Oh wow that is amazing. I love it. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Beautiful piece thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 WOW! Impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 These birds are awesome. Absolutely love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 wonderful job, thank you for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronx Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Man awesome job my friend, awesome job. To small for my eyes, besides my nose would get in the way. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 That is some piece of work - having a tough time trying to figure out how you might top that!! An incredible piece of art - beautiful. Thanks, Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 OK first let me say that you have done amazing work on the hummer. Second you have got me in trouble. My wife saw the cutting today and went crazy so I made the mistake of showing her the Butterfly that you did the other day. Her two favorite thing in life are butterflies and humming birds. Lets just say that you may be getting some pm from me this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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