country girl Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 My first piece was a dauphin, only 6 pieces so not much of a challenge. This on took me a lot longer. But for a second piece I think it turned out ok. The best trick I learned was to color tha back board black so you can not notice the spaces. I am giving this to my daughter for her birthday - I might enter it in the fair too. lawson56, amazingkevin, Falcon and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Very nice job on that. Thanks for posting, keep them coming! country girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 That turned out great !....I think you have a natural talent. country girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 That turned out great !....I think you have a natural talent. I think I know where she got that talent!! country girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Theresa, welcome to the Village, It's great to have you join us. This is an amazing piece, you didn't have to paint the backer black, your joints are perfect and no one would ever see any of the backer. Thanks for sharing this one with us, I hope to see more of your work. Len country girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Very nice work indeed! country girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Looks like you are well on your way to becoming a great Intarsia artist. Looks like the apple didn't fall far from the tree. The horse looks really good and I am sure your daughter will love it. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks for sharing your photo. I like seeing others intarsia work to see how they approach it. Everyone has different ideas which is great to see. country girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Very nice job on that. Thanks for posting, keep them coming! Thank you. I am working on the cat in the window. I painted a back ground in the window which was the first acrylic painting i ever did. I hope to have it done this weekend. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 That turned out great !....I think you have a natural talent. You are very kind Thanks Zen. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Theresa, welcome to the Village, It's great to have you join us. This is an amazing piece, you didn't have to paint the backer black, your joints are perfect and no one would ever see any of the backer. Thanks for sharing this one with us, I hope to see more of your work. Len Well that is a really nice compliment Len, thanks. I bet that will all the sanding it took to make those joints "perfect" that the piece is a good quarter inch smaller. Not to bad for a start. I should have my next piece done this weekend. Looking forward to having the time to check out what everyone else has done. I look forward to learning from everyone. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 I think I know where she got that talent!! I did a lot of sanding as a cabinet builder, It really helps me. Dad is wonderful and he has supplied me with all the things i need to make this happen. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Very nice work indeed! Thanks, amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Looks like you are well on your way to becoming a great Intarsia artist. Looks like the apple didn't fall far from the tree. The horse looks really good and I am sure your daughter will love it. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks for sharing your photo. I like seeing others intarsia work to see how they approach it. Everyone has different ideas which is great to see. Thanks for the compliment. I think that having different depths is a saver, I am in awe of those that can cut so good that they can have an even depth and no gaps. When i can do that, I will be very happy. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 My first piece was a dauphin, only 6 pieces so not much of a challenge. This on took me a lot longer. But for a second piece I think it turned out ok. The best trick I learned was to color the back board black so you can not notice the spaces. I am giving this to my daughter for her birthday - I might enter it in the fair too. Your on your way to fairground blue ribbons,Keep your work coming.I traded my first intarsia pieces for a dw788 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 You've done better than me, I haven't had a go at Intarsia yet. Well done you. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Your on your way to fairground blue ribbons,Keep your work coming.I traded my first intarsia pieces for a dw788 What is a dw788? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 You've done better than me, I haven't had a go at Intarsia yet. Well done you. Roly I don't know about that. I think intarsia maybe is easier then scrolling. You don't have to be as exact in your cuts. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Looks great thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 What is a dw788? Hey Theresa - a dw788 is a Dewalt 788 scroll saw. That is the saw that I presently have. Have had it a number of years - got it when my kids were small - didn't have the time or patience back then. Especially when I couldn't figure out WHY I couldn't seem to cut a straight line with it. Grown kids, more patience, and learning why it didn't cut straight and how to cut straight - here I am now learning to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Hey Theresa - a dw788 is a Dewalt 788 scroll saw. That is the saw that I presently have. Have had it a number of years - got it when my kids were small - didn't have the time or patience back then. Especially when I couldn't figure out WHY I couldn't seem to cut a straight line with it. Grown kids, more patience, and learning why it didn't cut straight and how to cut straight - here I am now learning to use it. Your first piece must have been pretty amazing if you were able to trade it for a saw you still use today. I need to figure out how to view some of the work you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 An excellent looking Theresa. Did have to stand on my head to see it though. I am surprised your Dad didn't give you the Teddy Bear to make next. Keep up the great work. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Very nice work, I'm sure is a great gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 great job. keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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