I Wish I Had The Talent

[Scrappile]

I just finished this one, well except for putting a finish on it.  The reason, I think this is one of those that begs to be painted, but not sure I can do it.  This is a pattern by Grampa.  It is a great patten.  I did it in natural edge Basswood.  Wish I would have had a piece with more bark on the edges.... I really enjoyed cutting it, may try to paint it... But... I am no painter.

[jollyred]

I think you are right about the painting making it even better than it is.  If you are uncertain about your painting ability, try a practice coloring first,  Make a copy of the pattern and try painting that.  Let us know how it turns out.

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very nicely cut Paul.   As for the painting... you never know until you do it.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW 

[Fish]

Nice cutting.  I like the wood too. 

[rjweb]

Beautiful work Paul, RJ 

[GPscroller]

Really nice job Paul and I agree that color may enhance this cutting.  Jollyred had a good idea, practice on a copy of the pattern.  

Jeff

[wombatie]

That looks terrific Paul.. Maybe just a wash of color, not too much.

Marg

[newfie]

Looks great thanks for sharing 

[daveww1]

beautiful job

[rdatelle]

Nice cutting on that one Paul. I'm not much of a painter either. I think I would leave well enough alone. Looks great the way it is to.

[barb.j.enders]

If you are wanting to add just a bit of colour there is a process called "dry brushing".  Put a bit of paint on a wide brush, then take most of the paint off by brushing on a paper towel,  when you think there is no more paint on the brush, take the brush to your wood and lightly brush over the area you want colour on.  I hope this makes sense.  Another way to look at it is like a lady applying blush makeup to her cheeks - just a very light hand!!

 

[bobscroll]

Great looking work you did there Paul! Thank you for letting us see,

Bob 

[Dave Monk]

Looks good. What do you think about using some stain?

[Phantom Scroller]

Lovely cut.  Roly

[amazingkevin]

This was an easy one for you for a change!Well done friend!

[Scrappile]

21 hours ago, Dave Monk said:

Looks good. What do you think about using some stain?

I thought of stain, but I would still have to have a painters talent to get the right colors and put it in the right place.

[Scrappile]

On 5/15/2018 at 5:36 AM, barb.j.enders said:

If you are wanting to add just a bit of colour there is a process called "dry brushing".  Put a bit of paint on a wide brush, then take most of the paint off by brushing on a paper towel,  when you think there is no more paint on the brush, take the brush to your wood and lightly brush over the area you want colour on.  I hope this makes sense.  Another way to look at it is like a lady applying blush makeup to her cheeks - just a very light hand!!

 

Makes sense, what kind of paint would one use.  I have many colors of the acrylic paints.. like the Delta brand.

[Dave Monk]

Go for it Paul. Worst case scenario you have to sand it off.

[Roberta Moreton]

You could also use colored backer.

[Gordster]

Beautiful cutting on a beautiful pattern Paul,as for the painting,I can't advise you on that one.

[barb.j.enders]

On 5/16/2018 at 9:48 AM, Scrappile said:

Makes sense, what kind of paint would one use.  I have many colors of the acrylic paints.. like the Delta brand.

Sorry to be so long in getting back, there have been family medical issues.  I use just what ever craft paint I have on hand. I think some are the Delta brand.  I have used even regular "house" paint.

[Rockytime]

Such beautiful work. Don't think I would paint it.