Popular Post FrankEV Posted October 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 In a thread under Q&A I previously asked the question about how "Wall Art" is normally displayed, as there are no suggestions for backers or frames. Based on some of the answers I received this is what I did. My lady, Robin, specifically found these six Underwater Sea Creature patterns from the Scroller Website and she asked me to cut them for her. They are cut from 1/4"BB Ply and left unstained. I mostly used Pegas #0 spiral blades to cut the patterns. As they are "Wall Art", I decided I would need to create my own "wall", as I did not think they would look good hanging by themselves on our nearly white walls. The backer is 12" x 48" long piece of 1/4" Luan plywood painted with 3 coats of custom colored wall paint. The base color was Valspar Blue Turquoise that I streaked the wet third coat with Valspar Turquoise Tint to add some light colored high lights. I purchased sample jars of the paint from the Lowes paint department. After mounting the cuts to the backer I finished the panel with multiple coats of spray Lacquer. I made the custom size frame from cut down pre-primed brick mold, also from Lowes, which I then finished painted with rattle can spray high gloss white enamel. I think this project came out fairly well and we now have our own Wall Art Aquarium and Robin is happy...that is all that matters! ben2008, davidg, new2woodwrk and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 You did a fantastic job!. It looks great! Backer is perfect! amazingkevin and FrankEV 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Boy that came out great. There is so much talent in this forum. amazingkevin and FrankEV 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Excellent work and I am sure you earned major brownie points with Robin. FrankEV and amazingkevin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 These are so nice to see!!! Outstanding cuting skills!!!! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Very nice cutting They all look great cvan't pick the best one. IKE FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just to beatifull Barbara FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Great piece !! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 you did a great job! The backer really makes the scrolled pieces pop. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 I like the way that you did this. I've been asked to create a wide but narrow stained glass piece to go into the high-up window in a friend's bathroom and I am thinking that what you did here, only with a turquoise glass backing, might be more appealing than the traditional stained glass that I was planning to make. If I decide to proceed with this, where can I obtain that patterns that you used? FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, Frank Pellow said: I like the way that you did this. I've been asked to create a wide but narrow stained glass piece to go into the high-up window in a friend's bathroom and I am thinking that what you did here, only with a turquoise glass backing, might be more appealing than the traditional stained glass that I was planning to make. If I decide to proceed with this, where can I obtain that patterns that you used? That sounds like a nice undertaking. These Underwater Sea Creature patterns are from the Scroller Website. (https://www.scrolleronline.com) There are a few different subject patterns also, like butterflys and frogs. They come in a 3 pack but a slight discount if you buy the 6 pack. The patterns are nominal 8" diameter and that is why I had to stagger them to fit on a 48" backer. Frank Pellow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Nicely done! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 That is lovely, the frame and background color really make them pop. Great work on a lovely piece. Marg FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfox Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Looks great! And nice idea of finishing FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 11:16 AM, FrankEV said: In a thread under Q&A I previously asked the question about how "Wall Art" is normally displayed, as there are no suggestions for backers or frames. Based on some of the answers I received this is what I did. My lady, Robin, specifically found these six Underwater Sea Creature patterns from the Scroller Website and she asked me to cut them for her. They are cut from 1/4"BB Ply and left unstained. I mostly used Pegas #0 spiral blades to cut the patterns. As they are "Wall Art", I decided I would need to create my own "wall", as I did not think they would look good hanging by themselves on our nearly white walls. The backer is 12" x 48" long piece of 1/4" Luan plywood painted with 3 coats of custom colored wall paint. The base color was Valspar Blue Turquoise that I streaked the wet third coat with Valspar Turquoise Tint to add some light colored high lights. I purchased sample jars of the paint from the Lowes paint department. After mounting the cuts to the backer I finished the panel with multiple coats of spray Lacquer. I made the custom size frame from cut down pre-primed brick mold, also from Lowes, which I then finished painted with rattle can spray high gloss white enamel. I think this project came out fairly well and we now have our own Wall Art Aquarium and Robin is happy...that is all that matters! Looks great. Excellent FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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