The Pink Panther

[FrankEV]

This is another free downloadable stencil I found and converted to a scroll saw pattern having only 31 holes.  The pattern was sized to fit a 9” x 17” cut panel.  The cut panel is 5/32” Solid Core Birch Ply (not BB Ply), cut using Pegas #2/0 Spiral Blades.  The backer is 1/4” x 11” x 19” Solid Core Mahogany.  The backer is hand painted under the cut area using Acrylic Artist Paints. The cut panel also has some areas hand painted with the contrasting light Pink Acrylic Paints.  The panel was protected with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Spray Lacquer.

The stencil was in B&W but I was able to find many similar images of the Pink Panther that showed me the colors to use in this presentation.

The Frame is 1 3/4” wide Poplar that was stained with Minwax Natural stain and then coated with two coats of Minwax Clear Gloss Wipe-On Poly.  Decided to leave it Natural since the grain in this piece of Poplar was very nice, without the typical dark greenish coloration often found in Poplar.

 

Was able to get this completed in only two days before having my knee surgery tomorrow (7/29).

Comment and critique is always welcome and appreciated.

I'm thinking this piece will be part of a wimsicle series, along with my previous "Cockerel", if I find some more to do.    

[TAIrving]

Very nice Frank!  Clean cutting for sure, but the coloration and presentation make it stand out!

I have tried spiral blades but have not had any success with them.  

Best wishes for your knee surgery.  Does the pink panther have any connection to knees?

Thurman

Edited July 28, 2021 by Algae

[FrankEV]

2 hours ago, Algae said:

...I have tried spiral blades but have not had any success with them.  

...Does the pink panther have any connection to knees?

There is a significan learning curve for using spiral blades.  However, once "mastered" you won't go back to flat blades for most fretwork.

The PP has nothing to do with my knee.  Just wanted to do a quick, easy, fun cut within the short time I had left before I'm off the saw for some time after surgery.

[Dak0ta52]

Awesome work as usual, Frank. Good luck with the surgery. Hope you mend fast and get back on the saw soon.

[Fab4]

Hi Frank:
You probably know this but I'm going to tell you anyway:
After your surgery, listen to what the doctors tell you.
It may be a P.I.T.A. to do the exercise/therapy everyday
but it the long run you will up and running in no time -
A few of my friends had surgery and thought they knew a better/faster way of healing
they quickly found out that they were so wrong
Good Luck, see you when you get back on your leg (feet)
Oh yeah, PP looks great. well done
Fab4

[SteveS]

Love the PP! Well done. I am curious though. Could you elaborate on the equipment/method you use to make the frames? They always look good and I'd like to try it.

Good luck on the surgery. Hope all goes well!

Steve

 

[daveww1]

fantastic job, good luck with your knee surgery. Keep up with the therapy, I had my left knee done last August. They had me doing the therapy at home. It started a month before the operation and continued for 12 weeks after the surgery. I was sure glad I did it, the knee is almost 100% now.

[meflick]

Nice work Frank. I see today is the day for your surgery. Prayers said all goes well and you are able to check in soon as you begin recovery,

[Gordster]

Love the Panther..very nice Frank..good luck with surgery. .

[wombatie]

He looks terrific.  Good luck with your surgery, see you around soon.

Marg

[lawson56]

Hope  your surgery went Fantasticly. Yea I know that's not a real word, but you know what I mean. Love your Pink Panther.