Wonderful World by FrankEV

[Dak0ta52]

This pattern is one FrankEV posted a month or so ago. I love this song and knew I wanted to cut it when I seen the piece Frank had shared. I used 1/4 inch oak ply for the front and a 1/4 inch underlayment material for the backer. (Less expensive and usable since it is painted and a limited amount shows.) As with most of my projects the piece is stained with Minwax Natural and has 5 coats clear gloss with light sanding between coats. In the enlarged picture it appears to have grit (or specks) in the finish but it is actually a reflection from direct sunlight. The piece is actually very smooth and clean. The backer is painted gloss black. The frame is pine stained with Minwax Red Oak.

Franks was much better because of the colors he added but I'm still pleased with how this project turned out. I recently purchased some water color pencils and plan to give them a try after doing a little testing first.

I started a Jim Blume "American" piece so it will probably be a while for my next "Brag."

Edited May 12, 2022 by Dak0ta52
Added comment about picture quality.

[Joe W.]

Great job on the lettering!  Ya done good!!!

[daveww1]

great job, it's beautiful

[barb.j.enders]

One of my favorite songs.  Great cutting.

[TAIrving]

Great job and I love the subject.  

I am currently in overload for cutting fonts and am avoiding such.  

[Roberta Moreton]

That turned out beautiful!

[Dave Monk]

Turned out great. The pine frame sure matches the oak well.

[FrankEV]

16 hours ago, Dak0ta52 said:

...Franks was much better because of the colors he added ....

Not a darn thing wrong with your version.  I like to color my work, but that in itself does not make it better, maybe just a little different.  Just me, but would have liked to see a little wider (maybe 1") dark border around the cut panel inside the frame. 

 

[Charlie E]

Very nice job! 

[John B]

Very Nice Rodney
One of my favourite songs.
This a great adaption enjoy.

 

[John B]

18 hours ago, TAIrving said:

Great job and I love the subject.  

I am currently in overload for cutting fonts and am avoiding such.  

Whenever I design something using font's I try very hard to use Script, Then can just cut from letter to letter without all the stopping and starting.

[Dak0ta52]

18 hours ago, FrankEV said:

Not a darn thing wrong with your version.  I like to color my work, but that in itself does not make it better, maybe just a little different.  Just me, but would have liked to see a little wider (maybe 1") dark border around the cut panel inside the frame. 

 

I agree with you 100% Frank. It was after I glued the front to the backer that I realized the backer should have been larger. Live and learn I guess!

[lawson56]

Now that is an Awesome Piece!!! Love the Song

[Phantom Scroller]

Excellent, love it. Roly

[wombatie]

What a beautiful piece of art.  Love it.

Marg

[heppnerguy]

What a wonderful project. I was told about this pattern by my good friend, Scrapile, Paul, when I talked with him yesterday on the  phone. He told my, he is also cutting this pattern. I can see why. It is amazing. One of the best 'word art ' patterns I have ever witnessed.

Dick

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