Dave Monk Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thinkin a bit about Christmas so I made these this past week. They measure 12" in diameter. Do you like the painted or stained. dave Phantom Scroller, lawson56, smitty0312 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Dave, I like both of them, why does one have to be a favorite? The painted one looks nice and christmasy, but personally, I like to be able to see the wood grain. I wonder what one would look like, if you tried staining it with a transparent stain? Len Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I agree, I like both. Great work. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Love them both, but as usual, leaning to the unpainted one and the wife loves the painted one. Both are winners :thumbs: Jeff Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I agree, the red paint speaks Christmas but I like seeing the wood grain on the other with the stain. It really would be a "personal" choice. If looking to sell, I would make both ways. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 That's a tough question Dave. I like them both but the red looks more for xmas. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Both look great, Dave.....Red is a little more on the Christmas side .....Good work all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Painted one. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Dave you are not going to win here. Both look good as everyone has said. I do prefer the stained one because I do not like painted scroll work. But that is an opinion and we all have one. Now with that said I want to comment on your work. Being that photo is blown up huge when you click on it you get a real look at your cutting. Have to say you are a very skilled scroller and the cuts are spot on. Now if I were buying that piece that is something I would be looking for and you sir past the test with flying colors. Nice work and thanks for showing. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi Dave: Personal opinion: Not crazy about the font used for Merry Christmas Should be easier to read Painted or stained??? I find Christmas items go over better when they are painted Paint the bells silver As mentioned above - your craftsmanship is top notch Fab4 Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birchbark Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Very nice Dave, really like the painted one best, gives nice contrast and shows off the cutting a little more. I like the mix of fonts for the lettering. Just my opinion tho, everyones got one. Russell Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Both of them are great.i personality like the unpainted one the best Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I really enjoy getting opinions. It makes me think when I create a project. I like it best when someone says there is something they don't care for. Most of my stuff I make to sell. I always use paint on some and stain on others. I find that the pained do better than the stained. But a few people like the natural look. That is my market. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I like both, but for Christmas I like the painted one. I would even paint the the text and bells etc. I have used Saman stains that allow the wood grain to show through. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 they both look great, I'd be happy with either one Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Excellent work, both look great. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I like the red but I also like to see the grain. I suggest that you experiment with a red dye or a red stain on the backer part so that you can have the best of both worlds? Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I like the painted best though both are beautiful. Having been in the typography business in the past the combination of fonts are interesting. It works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I love the natural look except for Christmas things and then I like a painted piece. It does not all have to be all painted, that is why I like your plaque, just the right background to say Christmas. Love the font / fonts too. Quirky. Marg Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Great work as always Dave. Personally I like the red one. One thing I don't like (and I'm sure this is the pattern and not you) is the little nibs where the letter H intersects with the C and R. They seem unnecessary and detract from the flowing curve of the C and R in my opinion. That said, you cut them so accurately they don't look out of place just superfluous to me. Rob Fab4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Dave they both look good. Both would look great in the middle of a wreath. Thanks for sharing these with us. DW Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Dave I Love em both,But the painted one just stands out more.Awesome job. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Rob, Thanks for the feedback on the "little nib". It is me because I made the pattern. I could probably leave those out and nobody would ask where the "little nibs" are. Thanks again for all the comments. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 They both look great!! I like the color contrast alot. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wow. Absolutely wonderful job Dave! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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