Montserrat Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) My first attempt at designing - Maybe one day I will be as good as Sue Mey. It looked mighty fine on paper. But cut, I am not so sure any more. Padauk - untreated as of yet. I need to get a dipping pan for the linseed oil. Note: I feel you can't see the forest for the trees or the Letters for the decorations. What do you think? Honest replies appreciated. It should read "Frohe Weihnachten" Note 2: The Forum turned the picture again - I swear I photographed it upright. Edited September 26, 2016 by Montserrat lawson56, amazingkevin, Debi Shipman and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Monti, I honestly think it is an outstanding cutting, you did well. I would put it up against some of Sue Mey's work, I think it looks like a real interesting pattern to cut. Keep up with your pattern making, you definitely know what you are doing. If I were rating this design on a 1-10 scale, I would rate it at a strong 9 very very close to a ten. Len tonylumps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I like it Monti. It was hard to read at first, but once I read it it was easier. You could make one out of light colored wood and do some painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Great pattern and cutting. I imagine it took quite a bit longer to make the pattern than to cut it. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hi Monti: If this is your first attempt, I can't wait to see what you come up with next Not an easy one to start with Agree will all of the above Well done Fab4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Merry Christmas to you too. Cutting is wonderful. I am turning padauk for pepper grinders. Red dust over everything. Did you find that when scrolling. I really like the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys! Red dust over everything. Did you find that when scrolling. Absolutely! All over, although I bet not as bad as when turning. Edited September 26, 2016 by Montserrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I think it is wonderful and beautifully cut. If you look at Sue Mey's pattern it, to me appears busy until I look at it a few seconds. Same with yours, there is a lot in that circle. But it is really nice. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Nicely designed and cut Monti. Keep it up. You're doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 My first attempt at designing - Maybe one day I will be as good as Sue Mey. It looked mighty fine on paper. But cut, I am not so sure any more. 2016-09-25 19.03.03.jpg Padauk - untreated as of yet. I need to get a dipping pan for the linseed oil. Note: I feel you can't see the forest for the trees or the Letters for the decorations. What do you think? Honest replies appreciated. It should read "Frohe Weihnachten" Note 2: The Forum turned the picture again - I swear I photographed it upright. People like you in SSV keep us on our toes.Your work is very welcome and will keep the rest of us striving harder to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 My first attempt at designing - Maybe one day I will be as good as Sue Mey. It looked mighty fine on paper. But cut, I am not so sure any more. 2016-09-25 19.03.03.jpg Padauk - untreated as of yet. I need to get a dipping pan for the linseed oil. Note: I feel you can't see the forest for the trees or the Letters for the decorations. What do you think? Honest replies appreciated. It should read "Frohe Weihnachten" Note 2: The Forum turned the picture again - I swear I photographed it upright. People like you in SSV keep us on our toes.Your work is very welcome and will keep the rest of us striving harder to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Looks good and a great cutting. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerstutzen Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 It is a first rate job. I think sometimes the backround or style obscures the letters. I have seen several very complicated pieces that I must stare at for more \Han a few seconds before I see the letters or picture. I do like it very much. VIEL DANK for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banderson Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Nice job cutting. It is very well done. Once I knew what it said I could see the words. I would suggest making the letters follow the circle. I was thrown off by the N and the W. They are turned 90 degrees from the rest of the letters; the N looked like a Z and the W looked like a 3. Keep up the designing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vott1 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I think that is outstanding!great designing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I like it a lot. It did take me a moment to see the words, but I was looking at it sideways and don't know German. You did a fantastic job for your first try! Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I too like it...It does look a little busy to me and takes a little time to read it. I like all the little ornimental things in it too. Very nice pattern. I was thinking that if you made is a little larger and the letters a little bit bolder, perhaps it would be easier to read. Your pattern is really wonderful and so is your cutting.. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thank you so much! Nowhere does a gal get more encouraged that in the Village! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 and after oiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Oh dear Monti. All I can say is been there, done that. I cut a heart with a fern inside it, dropped it on the floor and it immediately split in half. Put it behind you and move on, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Monti,I do Like it.You did an Outstanding job, It took me a few minutes to read it.Awesome job.Keep the designs comming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Monti sorry to see that happen to a fine work, but it happens. Paduck needs support when it is that thin. This pattern would cut in BB or Oak or hard maple much easier and most likely hold together when handled better. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 What happened ? did you drop it? With that design I had trouble pulling the letters out especially the Weinachten ( I speak German by the way). If it were my cut yo make it clearer I would under cut the edges of the letters to make it seem that they are proud of the rest of the cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 the aluminium pan in which it was to drip off the excess oil slipped off the stack of wood I had hap hazardously put it upon. All my fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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