New Charles Dearing pattern

[Jronn65]

Finished cutting this yesterday.  Think I’ll frame this one.  Charles did a good job creating this one for sure.  Any opinions on what stain to use?

[JimErn]

Very nice, I would leave it like it is, some spray lacquer and be done with it

[Scrolling Steve]

Nice work on a wonderful pattern !

[Woodrush]

nice work

[daveww1]

very nice work

[Be_O_Be]

Nice looking piece. +1 with Jim's comment.

[John B]

Very nicely cut. Charlie does some great patterns.
I'd cast my vote with Jim and Be-o-Be. Just give it a couple of coats of clear.
I ,personally, don't like the look of stain on Fretwork, especially when cut from Birch or pine as it tends to look blotchy. JMHO

[NC Scroller]

Charles is an amazing designer and a very nice guy to deal with.  Another plus one to what Jim said.  I would spray with a satin or semi gloss lacquer or poly.  To me glossy makes it look like plastic.  I know this would require a lot of work but it would really be amazing if the backer was blue for the water and black or brown for the horse.

[Scrappile]

Very well cut.  Awesome job. 

[Buff pekin]

Excellent work & hours , going to make excellent piece of work ! , should very proud .

[Denny Knappen]

Very well done on a difficult pattern.  Another vote for clear satin Poly or Lacquer.

[Matt B]

I follow Charles on Facebook.  This is my favorite of all his patterns and you did a great job cutting it.  

[crupiea]

Beautiful!!

[Rockytime]

You did a nice job  on a great pattern!

[wombatie]

Perfect.  Perfect pattern by Charles and a perfect cutting by you.  Well done.  No stain just clear spray.

Marg

[OzarkSawdust]

Beautiful job on a great pattern! Spray and go!

[meflick]

Charles Dearing makes some beautiful patterns. You did excellent work on cutting this one. Thanks for showing.

[Nickel Falls]

Wow!!  Looks great.....good job.

[amazingkevin]

Way past my cutting skills!!! This is one to be very proud of cutting!!

[penquin]

looks super, really like it.  Looks good.

jim

[Jronn65]

This is how It looks finished.  I went with danish oil on the wood.

[Ron Johnson]

Beautiful pattern and very well cut Ron. 

[Old Joe]

I like the natural Danish Oil. I very rarely use anything other than oil, or clear semi-gloss, or satin lacquer. Fantastic job! Dearing’s patterns can be challenging, but also very satisfying when finished! I am doing one now that is the most difficult portrait that I have ever attempted. I hope to get it finished sometime in the next week.