Popular Post John B Posted October 8, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Here is my latest puzzle. I got the idea from a Pintrest post. I cut and painted this before getting crook, just took some pics and decided it was time to post. I have about a dozen tray puzzles in various stages of completion in the shed. Will post those when finished. This shrink wrapped, I normally take pics before wrapping. Cut from 30mm Radiata Pine FrankEV, frankorona, Lucky2 and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Hello John, They look real professional and well finished too! Thanks for showing, Bob John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Brilliant ! It looks amazing. May I ask what wood + paint you used ? Not that I could make anything so nice, just curious. x John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 awesome job, love the colors John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 @Foxfold you can ask or you can read his post: "Cut from 30mm Radiata Pine".. . I read it, but didn't help me, I have never heard of it before. The painting is also a good question. I know he is probably going to say just any old rattle can spray paint, but his painting always stands out, and is so perfect... John, always love your puzzles, always well done and bright and cheery! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Impressive! Well done! Bruce John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwine Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Beautiful job all around! There is a child just waiting for this toy, I just know it! Very well done! Erv John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 I love it. And like everyone else I'm envious of your painting skills. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 20 hours ago, Foxfold said: Brilliant ! It looks amazing. May I ask what wood + paint you used ? Not that I could make anything so nice, just curious. x 17 hours ago, Scrappile said: @Foxfold you can ask or you can read his post: "Cut from 30mm Radiata Pine".. . I read it, but didn't help me, I have never heard of it before. The painting is also a good question. I know he is probably going to say just any old rattle can spray paint, but his painting always stands out, and is so perfect... John, always love your puzzles, always well done and bright and cheery! Thanks Brenda and Paul. Brenda, I use house hold acrylics. Flat and if not available satin. If you get the sample pots they are good value. Once I have painted the colour, I spray a clear gloss lacquer x 2 coats over it all. I use a soft brush and just lay the paint on any old how, then brush it out lightly in the one direction. When dry, cut back with 220 or 360g paper and re-coat. Yellow, Oranges and Reds are pains, in that order for covering and some times 3 coats are required. By cutting back between all coats, including the clear, you tend to knock of any outstanding brush marks and imperfections. Charlie E and Foxfold 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 9, 2022 Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 20 hours ago, Scrappile said: you can ask or you can read his post: "Cut from 30mm Radiata Pine".. . Must confess, I didn't read that bit. But had a look see. Common Name(s): Radiata Pine, Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine Scientific Name: Pinus radiata Distribution: Native to central and southern coastal California; also widely planted throughout the southern hemisphere Still interested in his 'painting' though. Nothing I paint looks that good John B and Scrappile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 9, 2022 Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 I am wondering if that is what they call "Select Pine" around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted October 9, 2022 Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 6 hours ago, John B said: Thanks Brenda and Paul. Brenda, I use house hold acrylics. Flat and if not available satin. If you get the sample pots they are good value. Once I have painted the colour, I spray a clear gloss lacquer x 2 coats over it all. I use a soft brush and just lay the paint on any old how, then brush it out lightly in the one direction. When dry, cut back with 220 or 360g paper and re-coat. Yellow, Oranges and Reds are pains, in that order for covering and some times 3 coats are required. By cutting back between all coats, including the clear, you tend to knock of any outstanding brush marks and imperfections. That's usually the answer to how something is done so well. Multiple coats, lots of sanding in between, blah blah blah. Where's the product that does all sides at once with a perfect finish the first time. Paint, sandpaper, lacquer, I can buy. Patience is my downfall. John B and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 10, 2022 Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 Perfect John. The painting is 100% top notch. Question for you, where did you get the shrink wrap from? Marg John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) 22 hours ago, wombatie said: Perfect John. The painting is 100% top notch. Question for you, where did you get the shrink wrap from? Marg Bugger, I had a real story typed up and lost it This is the type I have Marg. If I remember correctly I did get it from Ebay. It is folded so that one edge is always sealed. If you do need to wrap something larger, you can unfold it. It's not cheap, but I have wrapped many hundreds of puzzles and the roll doesn't look touched. Because of the weight, delivery is a bit dear, but if you can P/U it would save a bob or two. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/125363895564?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A11pCf9lJZSPSq5GETRtLQvg31&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=125363895564&targetid=&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1000653&poi=&campaignid=15984321586&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9300814&merchantid=7364522 With the impulse sealer. I would get the ones with a wire element as these cut the plastic as you seal. The ribbon ones requires you to cut the items loose with scissors etc. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/313663544223?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A13W7OZHQtQ2q7HPfEhuQXcA15&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=313663544223&targetid=&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1000653&poi=&campaignid=15984321586&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9300814&merchantid=736452 These seem pretty cheap. I may get myself a spare. Thanks for comments Edited October 11, 2022 by John B wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 10, 2022 Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 John, as you usually do, this is another example of how a project should look. It's perfectly done, and very colorful as well. Len John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted October 10, 2022 Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 Beautiful puzzle and the finish is outstanding. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted October 10, 2022 Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 Beautiful work as always John. Jeff John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 John your projects never cease to amaze me always beautifully well done. Thanks for showing us. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Thank you all, for the kind remarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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