Popular Post FrankEV Posted May 10, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) A Sue May Pattern. Cut from a Walnut 5/32 solid core ply panel and mounted on a 1/4x12X18 Birch backer. the Walnut was stained with Minwax Dark Walnut to improve contrast. The backer was stained with Minwax Natural. The assembled panel was finisshed with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Lacquer. The cut was done with Pegas #0 spiral blades. The Frame is a smple 1 3/4" wide Walnut which was also stained with Minwax Dark Walnut to enhance the color and finished with multiple coats of Minwax Satin Wipe-on Poly. Edit 5/11/2021: Just a little added information and rational. When I do a pattern like this that is applied on top of a backer so the image is raised, I'm very careful to make sure all the cut edges are stained as well to match. If left unstained, the cut edges are very noticable and a big distraction to the viewer. In addition, by making sure the cut edges are stained, the fact that the panel is plywood is not as apparent, again making the image much more attractive to the viewer. Also, it may be just me, but I realy like the presentation in a Frame rather then, how many would make it, as an unframed plaque. IMO, I think it is much more elegant. Thanks to all who have made such positive comments. Edited May 11, 2021 by FrankEV frankorona, TexasDIY, lawson56 and 19 others 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Beautiful work of art Frank! Very well done. I really like the way you present it with the contrasting woods and the frame. FrankEV and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Beautiful job..... always been a dragon fan.... You did this dragon proud.... FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 A Most Excellent cutting. Love the frame. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Well done! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Very well done. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Great job. I've got a dragon pattern in stock that I plan on cutting soon or later. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted May 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 23 minutes ago, JAC1961 said: Great job. I've got a dragon pattern in stock that I plan on cutting soon or later. Which/who's pattern? Anything different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Great pattern and excellent cutting. I like very much the simplicity of how you have presented it. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Very nice indeed. Excellent work Frank. Marg FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Very nice Frank FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 terrific job FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Nice job Frank! Makes me want some Chinese food. Edited May 11, 2021 by Charlie E OzarkSawdust and FrankEV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted May 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Bump...see edit in original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 7:51 PM, FrankEV said: Which/who's pattern? Anything different? From the wooden teddy bear. FrankEV and OzarkSawdust 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Very nice! Thanks for sharing. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 1:51 PM, FrankEV said: A Sue May Pattern. Cut from a Walnut 5/32 solid core ply panel and mounted on a 1/4x12X18 Birch backer. the Walnut was stained with Minwax Dark Walnut to improve contrast. The backer was stained with Minwax Natural. The assembled panel was finisshed with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Lacquer. The cut was done with Pegas #0 spiral blades. The Frame is a smple 1 3/4" wide Walnut which was also stained with Minwax Dark Walnut to enhance the color and finished with multiple coats of Minwax Satin Wipe-on Poly. Edit 5/11/2021: Just a little added information and rational. When I do a pattern like this that is applied on top of a backer so the image is raised, I'm very careful to make sure all the cut edges are stained as well to match. If left unstained, the cut edges are very noticable and a big distraction to the viewer. In addition, by making sure the cut edges are stained, the fact that the panel is plywood is not as apparent, again making the image much more attractive to the viewer. Also, it may be just me, but I realy like the presentation in a Frame rather then, how many would make it, as an unframed plaque. IMO, I think it is much more elegant. Thanks to all who have made such positive comments. Totally agree with all you said above. I,for one, just don't take the extra time to make them as special as do you. I love your work Dick heppnerguy FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Great job Frank! I agree, the framing really adds to the piece. It really showcases the work. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Frank, that is a wonderful piece of art. You always do great work! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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