Dolphins

[FrankEV]

Wanting to try something different I did this 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" multi layer project, Dolphins pattern by Alex Fox.

All 1/8" BB Ply. Most cutting done using an Pegas #0 MGT.  Rather easy cutting except for the need to be very consistant and precise with the outline circle that needs to be identical for each layer. I made sure my cut was on the waste side edge of the line and found my dremel tool handy for truing the layers up.  

I selectively stained various parts of the layers witn a very light colored stain in order to help distinguish the layres while the other other areas had just a natural stain applied.  The 6 layer project panel was finished with multiple coats of clear lacquer.

When I do any kind of multi level projects I am picky about the panel outside edges showing so I will almost always try to provide some form of frame to finish the project.  This project did not lend itself to a conventional frame and I did not see it as a wall hanging anyway.  So  I used simple coner molding from lowes tha has just about an inside leg dim of 3/4".  Simple mitered corners and painted deep brown and then coated with a few coats of poly to protected even more.  I glued the completed panel into the frame and fabricated a fixed lean back stand out of scrap 1/4" BB Ply and clued it to the  back.

This piece, a Walnut Dragon Vase and my Grumpy Old Man desk sign have been the few departures for me from doing the more, I would say, conventional wall hanging type artwork that prefer to do.

 

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Edited September 11, 2020 by FrankEV

[Tomanydogs]

You’ve done a very nice job of cutting, staining and framing. Well done. 

[amazingkevin]

You made it better in everyway!!!

[GusGustin]

GREAT JOB .. I am wanting to try one of those multi layer things !!!! I'll get my courage up ... After seeing yours !!! It's great !!!!

I'm with you on the edges, though. I hardly ever make anything out of any plywood because of that.  I'm very fortunate to get that Walnut that I get - but - it's limited in its sizes.  They are burl - and - the have knots and cracks and stuff. BUT - they are about 6 inches thick - and - some are about 10 inches high. Very odd shaped. But for 15 bucks - I can get a lot of 1/2" and 1/4" and 3/4" stuff out of them.

With all the help I'm getting from people on this site - I'd be glad to mail some to people.

Man .. I'm gonna make me some 3/8" or 1/4" stuff and try one of these in that walnut. I'll have to go get another piece of it .. bigger ... hahahhaha

[wombatie]

Excellent job Frank.  Well done.

Marg

[new2woodwrk]

Nicely done - thanks for sharing it

[FrankEV]

8 hours ago, GusGustin said:

I hardly ever make anything out of any plywood because of that. 

Even if you use solid wood, but want/need a backer, the edge will still show the layers.  Our work is supposed to be art and so I am of the opinion a project is usually not finished without some form of frame. 

[daveww1]

beautiful job

[lawson56]

That is just Down Right Amazing.

[Denny Knappen]

Wonderful project, Frank.  Great job of finishing with the frame.

[alexfox]

Looks great! Probably the best way of framing for such projects