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[John B]

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
 

[bobscroll]

Hello John, They look real professional and well finished too! Thanks for showing, Bob

[Foxfold]

Brilliant !  It looks amazing.  May I ask what wood + paint you used ? Not that I could make anything so nice, just curious. x

 

[daveww1]

awesome job, love the colors

[Scrappile]

@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!

[Blaughn]

Impressive!  Well done!

Bruce

[redwine]

Beautiful job all around! There is a child just waiting for this toy, I just know it! Very well done!

Erv

[Charlie E]

I love it. And like everyone else I'm envious of your painting skills. 

[John B]

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.
 

[Foxfold]

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 

[Scrappile]

I am wondering if that is what they call "Select Pine" around here.

[Charlie E]

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.  

[wombatie]

Perfect John.  The painting is 100% top notch.
Question for you, where did you get the shrink wrap from?

Marg

[John B]

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

[Lucky2]

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

[Denny Knappen]

Beautiful puzzle and the finish is outstanding.

[GPscroller]

Beautiful work as always John.

Jeff

[stoney]

John your projects never cease to amaze me always beautifully well done.   Thanks for showing us.

[John B]

Thank you all, for the kind remarks.