First Project

[Jaguarguy]

I know that this is way below the level of most of you but here is my first project - almost!  I used food coloring to dye the wood to make it non-toxic.  Still trying to figure out which color(s) to stain the outline of the puzzle.

BTW - definitely not my puzzle design! 

Edited November 12, 2021 by Jaguarguy
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[Woodrush]

30 minutes ago, Jaguarguy said:

I know that this is way below the level of most of you but here is my first project - almost!  I used food coloring to dye the wood to make it non-toxic.  Still trying to figure out which color(s) to stain the outline of the puzzle.

BTW - definitely not my puzzle design! 

Great first piece. Your off to a great start

[RabidAlien]

Looks good to me!

[Fab4]

Hi Michael:
Great looking Giraffes!!!.....You are well on your way to this addiction called "SCROLLING"
This being your almost first project look really good. Good idea with food coloring
P.S.
I know they are elephants...Keep up the great work
Fab4

[Scrappile]

Mighty fine.... I like the bright colors..  I think the surrounding wood looks great the color it is..  Nice work. 

[Hawk]

We all started much in the same way you have. But I dare say that it's too late, you're addicted, welcome to the dark side! (lol) Enjoy the ride. Your puzzle looks great.

Chris

[FrankEV]

Great start.  You might want to protect the colors wsith a good coat of clear, either lacquer or Poly as any mositure will make the food color dye run. A nice dark black or brown would do well for the suround.

[dgman]

Congratulations Michael, you’re well on your way!

[wombatie]

What a great start.  I would leave the background the natural color, it shows off the colors best.

Marg

[Dak0ta52]

I agree with several others who have said to keep the outside a natural color. You may want to use an oil to help bring out the grain. Once dry you can coat it with a clear like Frank suggest. Regardless, you did a great job.

[daveww1]

very nice job

[Heli_av8tor]

Nice job. I too have used food coloring.

The neat thing about puzzles like this is that when it becomes too easy for the child you can cut it into more pieces!

[CSull]

Great job. Whats next?

[Jaguarguy]

13 hours ago, CSull said:

Great job. Whats next?

I have several in different stages of completion.  A second puzzle of a butterfly, a couple of dog paw ornaments with the dogs' names, and a Jeep cut-out for one of my grandsons.  Several other patterns in the pile, including a bowl.