My 1st Pattern

[Foxfold]

bobscroll very kindly did this pattern for me, before I got my new saw, so it's done on my little PinEnd machine.  I love it, but a quick question for those with more knowledge than me....  I've considered putting a red/pink backer on it , or a nice 'wood coloured' backer,  now does this type of work usually have a backer on it or do you leave it as it is ?  My plan is to have it in my little work area so that I see it every day. 

To bobscroll, my grateful thanks to you for doing this for me, and to all who have expanded my scrolling know how.  It's opened up a whole new world to me and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. xxxx  Brenda xxx

[loftyhermes]

Most of my work of this nature has a black backer but it's up to you whether you have a backer and what colour to use. I do like the red though.

[Scrappile]

Which ever you choose, can't you just cut the backer a little larger than the piece and glue the piece to it. That would give you the border.

[Foxfold]

4 hours ago, Scrappile said:

Which ever you choose, can't you just cut the backer a little larger than the piece and glue the piece to it. That would give you the border.

To be honest, now you've said that, when I look at the photo now, I think I'll do a full square backer that's bigger than the piece, as you say it would give it a border and finish if off nicely , Thank you xxx

[daveww1]

nice work

[rjR]

Very nicely done.

 

I like the look with just the darker wood background, so my suggestion is go with something just stained to a dark wood !

[JAC1961]

Beautiful work. If it were me, I'd use a color background. Makes it 'pop' more.

[rdatelle]

That looks great. I use a backer most of the time and mostly black. You could use two colors on that one if you like. Red on top and black on scrolling lady or visa versa.

[John B]

Very nice Brenda,
I always use a backer. Most I paint black, however when I want a coloured one I use felt.

[amazingkevin]

Great ideas for you, You did a good job!

[smitty0312]

Very nice job Fox.....

[RabidAlien]

Probably all boils down to personal taste.  I usually use a 1/8" BB ply for a backer, stained or oiled to contrast the pattern (if I BLO the pattern, I stain the backer Dark Walnut, and vice versa).  The contrast helps the pattern pop.  A Facebook friend suggested getting some opaque acrylic sheet for the backer, and running a strip of LED's around the edge with either a battery or a power cord to REALLY fire up the pattern.  I have one that I've got planned for a bigger/better saw that will work perfectly for this, and can't wait to try it out.

[wombatie]

Firstly let me say that you did a terrific cutting job, well done.  Secondly I love the red backer.  Now the rest is up to you, it's what you will be happiest with.

Marg