Chinese Dragon

[FrankEV]

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

[TAIrving]

Beautiful work of art Frank!  Very well done.  I really like the way you present it with the contrasting woods and the frame.

[Scrappile]

Beautiful job..... always been a dragon fan.... You did this dragon proud....

[lawson56]

A Most Excellent cutting.  Love the frame.

[spirithorse]

Well done!
Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[Tomanydogs]

Very well done. 

[JAC1961]

Great job.  I've got a dragon pattern in stock that I plan on cutting soon or later.

[FrankEV]

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?

[Rockytime]

Great pattern and excellent cutting. I like very much the simplicity of how you have presented it.

[wombatie]

Very nice indeed.  Excellent work Frank.

Marg

[ben2008]

Very nice Frank

[daveww1]

terrific job

[Charlie E]

Nice job Frank! Makes me want some Chinese food.

Edited May 11, 2021 by Charlie E

[FrankEV]

Bump...see edit in original post.

 

[JAC1961]

On 5/10/2021 at 7:51 PM, FrankEV said:

Which/who's pattern?  Anything different?

From the wooden teddy bear.

[Fish]

Very nice!   Thanks for sharing. 

[heppnerguy]

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

[OzarkSawdust]

Great job Frank! I agree, the framing really adds to the piece. It really showcases the work.

[munzieb]

Frank, that is a wonderful piece of art. You always do great work!