Popular Post Jaguarguy Posted November 12, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) 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 Add picture jollyred, Dan, Woodrush and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrush Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 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 danny, New Guy, Jaguarguy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 Looks good to me! Jaguarguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 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 heppnerguy and wombatie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 Mighty fine.... I like the bright colors.. I think the surrounding wood looks great the color it is.. Nice work. wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 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 Jaguarguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 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. Jaguarguy and Hawk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Congratulations Michael, you’re well on your way! Jaguarguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 What a great start. I would leave the background the natural color, it shows off the colors best. Marg Jaguarguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 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. Jaguarguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 very nice job Jaguarguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heli_av8tor Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 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! Jaguarguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSull Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Great job. Whats next? Jaguarguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguarguy Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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