Popular Post FrankEV Posted August 2, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 This is a 9"X15" wall plaque that I made from a ZM Creations Royalty Free Parrot Ilustration and not a scrollsaw specific pattern. The top layer is 5/32" Maple solid core plywood over a double layer of inexpensive 1/4" Luan backer. I took a few liberties with the cut out work and then painted the colors on the backer with acrilic craft paint following the colors of the ilustration. I muted the maple with a single coat of natural clear stain to embelish the grain pattern of the maple and finished the panel with about 7 or 8 coats of high gloss lacquer. I did light sanding using 1500 grit sanpaper between coats. I finished the piece by framing the plywood to hide the exposed edges with a an upside down corner molding painted, with a shaker can, gloss black. Using a wood burning tool I signd and dated the back side and then added picture hanger brackets. The quickest part of the project was the scrollsaw work. Waiting for stain, paint, laquer and glue to dry takes up a lot of time! . Patience is not my strong suit. JimErn, Fab4, Birchbark and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 A beautiful adaptation of an illustration , even if originally intended for something other than a scroll saw. Excellent addition of the color as well. I understand about the patience issue. I am in the same boat I am afraid. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Beautiful work. You've done an excellent job of adding color! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Marvelous work!!! Keep your work coming!!! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonkort Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 beautiful!!! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrush Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 7 hours ago, FrankEV said: This is a 9"X15" wall plaque that I made from a ZM Creations Royalty Free Parrot Ilustration and not a scrollsaw specific pattern. The top layer is 5/32" Maple solid core plywood over a double layer of inexpensive 1/4" Luan backer. I took a few liberties with the cut out work and then painted the colors on the backer with acrilic craft paint following the colors of the ilustration. I muted the maple with a single coat of natural clear stain to embelish the grain pattern of the maple and finished the panel with about 7 or 8 coats of high gloss lacquer. I did light sanding using 1500 grit sanpaper between coats. I finished the piece by framing the plywood to hide the exposed edges with a an upside down corner molding painted, with a shaker can, gloss black. Using a wood burning tool I signd and dated the back side and then added picture hanger brackets. The quickest part of the project was the scrollsaw work. Waiting for stain, paint, laquer and glue to dry takes up a lot of time! . Patience is not my strong suit. That pops beautiful FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 It may have taken sometime to get it finished but the end result is excellent. Well done. Marg FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Love the colors! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 terrific job, it sure is beautiful FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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