FrankEV Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) This is a converted stencil pattern I found on-line that I sized to fit centered on a Hand Painted 9” x 13” BB Ply backer. The cut panel is a 5/32” thick solid core Walnut stained with Minwax Dark Walnut to darken the panel. Pegas #2/0 Spiral blades were used to cut the pattern. The Panel is set loose in a 1 3/4” wide Poplar Frame stained with Minwax Ebony Stain and protected with multiple coats of Minwax Clear Gloss Wipe on Poly. I do not feel the quality of this project is as well as I can do. This is mainly because of the difficulty of cutting the thin and pointy whiskers and pointy openings and outline with spiral blades. Had I taken the time to use flat blades it may have produced a better product. As always, comments and critique welcome. Edited January 12, 2022 by FrankEV JAC1961, LarryEA, meflick and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Frank, you are too hard on yourself. If that is "the quality" you can do, then I will just hang up my blades. It looks fabulous as always. FrankEV and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 awesome job FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSull Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 You did a great job with the ebony stain, I have tried that stuff and it has always given me fits with blotchy spots. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Wow, look at all those tiny cat hairs. I was wondering what you have been up to. It has been a while. Now I know why it has been so long. Me. Mark Eason FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 That is another gem Frank..and little kittens have tiny and pointed whiskers,so you did Great... FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 19 minutes ago, preprius said: Wow, look at all those tiny cat hairs. I was wondering what you have been up to. It has been a while. Now I know why it has been so long. Me. Mark Eason Just a little FYI why there is significent time between my new project posting. Because I most often add color in the form of hand painting, I will have multiple projects occuring at the same time. I do painting in between cutting and frame making. You know paint take time to dry so I can't do different colors all at once. While these last two came together almost at the same time, a third is being painted right now and the frame for it, is drying. I have a same subject grouping of four that is waiting to be cut next, unless something else jumps up and says "cut me now". AND, my lady had a slip and fall accident, breaking her right foot and can not drive. So in between all else, for the last two weeks and probably 6 more, I'm her chaufer to Doctors and the like. Can't be scrolling while sitting in the waiting room . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Nice work, Frank. As far as the pointy whiskers and hair, I believe the thickness of the piece and the shadows creates the illusion of them being thicker than they actually are. Although it isn't one of my favorites pieces I've seen you create, you did a fantastic job. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 I enjoy the skill you have in every part of your projects. The cats eyes really stand out and accentuates the stare this cats seems to be giving to you. Dick heppnerguy FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Looks pretty good Frank. Doesn't look like an easy job to cut. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Love it. I think you did a terrific job. Marg FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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