Christmas Wreath

[Dave Monk]

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

[Lucky2]

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

[Scrappile]

I agree, I like both.  Great work.

[GPscroller]

Love them both, but as usual, leaning to the unpainted one and the wife loves the painted one.  Both are winners :thumbs:

 

Jeff

[meflick]

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.

[rdatelle]

That's a tough question Dave. I like them both but the red looks more for xmas.

[Scrolling Steve]

Both look great, Dave.....Red is a little more on the Christmas side .....Good work all around!

[New Guy]

Painted one.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

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.

[Fab4]

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

[Birchbark]

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

[newfie]

Both of them are great.i personality like the unpainted one the best

[Dave Monk]

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

[Rolf]

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.

[daveww1]

they both look great, I'd be happy with either one

[frankorona]

Excellent work, both look great.

[Frank Pellow]

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?

[Rockytime]

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.

[wombatie]

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

[Rob]

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

[DWSUDEKUM]

Dave they both look good.  Both would look great in the middle of a wreath.  Thanks for sharing these with us.

 

 

DW

[lawson56]

Dave I Love em both,But the painted one just stands out more.Awesome job.  

[Dave Monk]

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

[smitty0312]

They both look great!! I like the color contrast alot.

[MTCowpoke22]

Wow. Absolutely wonderful job Dave!