vykus Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) I made the cross with the black background the fall that I started scrolling 4 years ago. Although the first was a good cross for a beginner I think this latest one turned out really well. But have to say looking at the pictures on the computer show the small mistakes in really sharp detail. This one was commissioned by someone who had seen the first one on the internet, I have been getting more and more outside work and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I am also making some custom ornaments for this same person but this is taking away from my own personal projects. I have limited time to cut and when it gets cold I will have to stop for a while. I like the extra income but I also want to make my own original art. Rant over. I hope you like the cross Edited November 6, 2016 by vykus Lucky2 and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 it's sometimes fun to compare projects to see how we are improving. You did a great job on the cross both times, but the second is fantastic! vykus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Thanks for sharing your photos. I like the cross. Its nice to be able to look back at our early projects and see the advancement in our skill set. You can see yours was good and continues to improve. I guess your issue is one that is good to have, especially if you like the extra income. Guess the best way to handle is to decide which is more important to you - working on personal projects or the extra income. Another way to handle is to price your work higher then you have been, will cut down some on the "orders" perhaps and give you more time to do your own projects. If they really want your work , they will pay the higher price though and give you more $ earned for less projects perhaps. Only you can decide what you want to do. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Nice work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Very nice work. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Great Job!. I know exactly how you feel. I like doing what I want to do, but working on projects for others gets in the way at times. I guess what they want and what I want doesn't always meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Very nice work Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I like both crosses, you did a great job cutting both out. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I made the cross with the black background the fall that I started scrolling 4 years ago. Although the first was a good cross for a beginner I think this latest one turned out really well. But have to say looking at the pictures on the computer show the small mistakes in really sharp detail. This one was commissioned by someone who had seen the first one on the internet, I have been getting more and more outside work and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I am also making some custom ornaments for this same person but this is taking away from my own personal projects. I have limited time to cut and when it gets cold I will have to stop for a while. I like the extra income but I also want to make my own original art. Rant over. I hope you like the cross i tried this in my beginning days very detailed work,you pulled it off nicely.Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Both well done Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I made the cross with the black background the fall that I started scrolling 4 years ago. Although the first was a good cross for a beginner I think this latest one turned out really well. But have to say looking at the pictures on the computer show the small mistakes in really sharp detail. This one was commissioned by someone who had seen the first one on the internet, I have been getting more and more outside work and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I am also making some custom ornaments for this same person but this is taking away from my own personal projects. I have limited time to cut and when it gets cold I will have to stop for a while. I like the extra income but I also want to make my own original art. Rant over. I hope you like the cross They are both nice, but the new one is a LITTLE nicer What kind of wood and finish did you use? Thanks for sharing Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Very nicely done..good wood choice also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Awesome cross. I love the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Wonderful work, i like it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Matt that cross looks great. As for getting more and more outside work, well we all get that and yes at times it can be a real pita. It does feel good however to have someone want you to make them something because they respect and admire your work. You have the ability to say yes or no to any outside work, the choice is yours. You do great work Matt and I can see why folks would want it. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Both crosses look great, but it is nice to see how we improve our work over time. I enjoy doing projects for others and selling them. This helps pay for what I want to do for myself and I enjoy making something that someone wants but doesn't know where to get it made. Always fun to see them smile when I give it to them. Remember the time you use to create something for someone else is good time and you bring a little joy to them. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Nice cut on that piece Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I made the cross with the black background the fall that I started scrolling 4 years ago. Although the first was a good cross for a beginner I think this latest one turned out really well. But have to say looking at the pictures on the computer show the small mistakes in really sharp detail. This one was commissioned by someone who had seen the first one on the internet, I have been getting more and more outside work and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I am also making some custom ornaments for this same person but this is taking away from my own personal projects. I have limited time to cut and when it gets cold I will have to stop for a while. I like the extra income but I also want to make my own original art. Rant over. I hope you like the cross I hope in 4 years I can do as good as you when you started out. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Both crosses look great! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Great looking crosses Matt. The second one is exceptional. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I have told first time scrollers to save the first project for a year and do it over then compair. That always makes them otf there improvements. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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