Popular Post RangerJay Posted October 14, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 A Hummingbird project has been on my to-do list for a quite a while. Had originally thought of a wall hanging but after doing a set of golfing bookends a while back using this same burl I thought I would try it again. These will be donated to the Hospice that cared for our mother in her last weeks. As a family we have wanted to tangibly thank this marvelous facility and its staff and volunteers for their incredible service - and hopefully contribute to their fundraising efforts. Their logo is a Hummingbird. After looking at literally hundreds of images of Hummingbirds - photographs, artwork, line drawings and existing patterns - we ended up with a shortlist of about 1/2 dozen to choose from - but this simple pattern from Sue Mey was one that kept bubbling to the surface - seemed very representative of a lady who lived a quiet, humble life with a lot of elegant grace. The main wood species are African Padauk, Panama Rosewood and Australian Red Mali Burl. The accents are Walnut. The finish is polyurethane buffed out to a semi-gloss finish with 0000 steel wool and wax. The area immediately around each hummingbird was further buffed to a high gloss with polishing compound. Comments welcome. Jay New Guy, frankorona, Birchbark and 7 others 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneG Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Stunning! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 All I can say is - WOW RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Absolutely works of art. Beautiful! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Excellent work and desigh RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I am in awe of the beauty of this piece. They are outstanding. Thanks for sharing the details that went into creating them. What a wonderful way to say thank you to these folks who helped you out. jim penquin RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Awesomely done. Love them. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. DW RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Thanks folks - I really appreciate your kind words. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 What a beautiful project and wonderful tribute in loving memory of your beloved mother and touching tribute and thanks to the hospice care. I am sure it will be a great hit and hopefully brings in good money for them. RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 What an awesome project. Fabulous work. Marg RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 fantastic job RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Those look great thanks for sharing RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Wow looks like marble, great job. Roly RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 That came out simply beautiful. Love it. RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have to keep returning for another look. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Jeff RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Back again,,, WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 On 10/14/2017 at 10:51 AM, RangerJay said: A Hummingbird project has been on my to-do list for a quite a while. Had originally thought of a wall hanging but after doing a set of golfing bookends a while back using this same burl I thought I would try it again. These will be donated to the Hospice that cared for our mother in her last weeks. As a family we have wanted to tangibly thank this marvelous facility and its staff and volunteers for their incredible service - and hopefully contribute to their fundraising efforts. Their logo is a Hummingbird. After looking at literally hundreds of images of Hummingbirds - photographs, artwork, line drawings and existing patterns - we ended up with a shortlist of about 1/2 dozen to choose from - but this simple pattern from Sue Mey was one that kept bubbling to the surface - seemed very representative of a lady who lived a quiet, humble life with a lot of elegant grace. The main wood species are African Padauk, Panama Rosewood and Australian Red Mali Burl. The accents are Walnut. The finish is polyurethane buffed out to a semi-gloss finish with 0000 steel wool and wax. The area immediately around each hummingbird was further buffed to a high gloss with polishing compound. Comments welcome. Jay Kind of takes your breath away! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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