Mary with child

[heppnerguy]

This is my pattern attempt. I cut this with a number one and a number two flat end scroll saw blade. I actually was not able to get the eyes cut right as I cut it smaller than I made the pattern for. I needed a size 0/3 spiral blade and I do not have any of those yet. I have to thank Paul, (Scrappile) for the encouragement he gave me to use spirals with his continual cutting and posting t he delicate and beautifully done pieces that he posts one after another. I am still attempting to learn how to make frames, with a long ways to go if I am to succeed with them, but I think it will be worth the effort if I ever figure all this out. I will post my pattern after I go check out exactly how to do that.

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[Scrolling Steve]

That is some very nice work Dick !....I remember the first time that I tried spiral blades,....Now for a lot of patterns it is all i use !...hang in there you will get the hang of it!

[penquin]

That came out great.  Really like it a lot.  Nice work on both pattern and cutting.

jim

penquin

[Scrappile]

Nice job on the pattern and cutting it.  Darn, I should have given you a dozen 3/0 spirals to try when you were here.  I don't use them as much as I use to, I think it was you that suggested I try the FD Penguin Silver blades and they are my go to blade now for the portraits..

[DWSUDEKUM]

Nicely done Dick.  That would make a nice backlit piece I think.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

DW

[frankorona]

Another wonderful work, very well done.          

[dgman]

Very nice work Dick!

[Lucky2]

Way to go Dick, nicely done.

Len

[lonewolf]

I believe it's a good job. Never have worked with spiral blades yet, maybe one day.

[Ron Johnson]

Very well done Dick. The frame really suits the portrait.

[amazingkevin]

This is my pattern attempt. I cut this with a number one and a number two flat end scroll saw blade. I actually was not able to get the eyes cut right as I cut it smaller than I made the pattern for. I needed a size 0/3 spiral blade and I do not have any of those yet. I have to thank Paul, (Scrappile) for the encouragement he gave me to use spirals with his continual cutting and posting t he delicate and beautifully done pieces that he posts one after another. I am still attempting to learn how to make frames, with a long ways to go if I am to succeed with them, but I think it will be worth the effort if I ever figure all this out. I will post my pattern after I go check out exactly how to do that.

 

Dick

heppnerguy

Looks like your getting the best out of spirals!

[wombatie]

Great work Dick.

 

Marg

[newfie]

Nice cutting thanks for sharing

[meflick]

Another beautiful piece of art Dick.  I think your framing work is coming along nicely as well.  Thanks for sharing a photo of your work.

 

Glad you are learning to use the spiral blades.  I have a few in the shop but haven't even tried to learn to cut anything with those yet.  I have learned here on the forums that they can be a love/hate type of relationship!  I need to get some of the FD Penguin Silver Blades in and give those a try.  I have been trying out some different blades as suggested to find what I like to work with and the speed.  I did get in some FD blades but didn't order any of the Penguin Silver.  I was just confused with so many FD choices and didn't know what to start to try so I just stuck with the "basics" for now.

 

Edited to add:  I look forward to your pattern when you get a chance to share it.  Thanks for doing so.

Edited September 4, 2016 by meflick

[Vott1]

Very nice piece and good cutting! Thanks for sharing it. 😊😊