First true Intarsia project

[barb.j.enders]

Here is my attempt at an intarsia project.  I have done segmentation but this was "technically" intarsia, even though it was cut from the same wood.  The wood is black ash, which I received from a friend - it was in his burn bin!!  The wood is about 3/4" thick.  Used a Flying Dutchman #3 full reverse. Finished with the Beeswax "Butter" that I got as a hostess gift.  It is not completely finished.  I want to put another coat or two of the wax on and then I have to attach the backer, but I thought is was close enough to post here.  There are certainly "happy accidents" but if you can't see them I won't tell you where they are!!!  I love the grain of the wood and thought it lent itself well to the project.  Comments & critiques are welcome.

[Scrappile]

Thats pretty darn cool. No matter what you call the process.  

[Ron Johnson]

Tell me all your happy accidents Barb … Lol. Very beautifully done. I have yet to do any intarsia. I love some of the intarsia people do. Some day. 

[scrollerpete]

That turn out very nicely, you surprised yourself of your expertise.GO GIRL

[daveww1]

awesome job

[rjweb]

Beautiful piece, RJ 

[Dak0ta52]

Great job, Barb. I have yet to get the courage to try intarsia yet. Plus, about the only wood that I have that isn't pine is plywood. Finding various hardwoods in my rural area is difficult. I'm in the process of selling some musical equipment and with the fund from that I plan to upgrade my scroll saw and purchase a bandsaw capable of doing resawing. Then I can make some of my own solid wood. Lots of cedar on my land as well as various oaks and hickory. Waiting for it to dry will be the hardest part.

[Blaughn]

Very nice!  Your accidents are better than my best!  

Bruce

[Dave Monk]

Very nice work. Be careful, intarsia is very addictive. It may require treatment.

[Gonzo]

Very nice! Black ash certainly has interesting grain. And you might find that the beeswax butter may be your go to finish. 

[Charlie E]

Nice work, Barb!

[barb.j.enders]

13 hours ago, Dave Monk said:

Very nice work. Be careful, intarsia is very addictive. It may require treatment.

Don't know about that Dave.  I found this very frustrating - at least the star part.  I am not sure I want to start hoarding even more wood!!

[barb.j.enders]

12 hours ago, Gonzo said:

Very nice! Black ash certainly has interesting grain. And you might find that the beeswax butter may be your go to finish. 

The grain is what drew me in for the project.  I had been thinking about making the beeswax butter, so it was a great gift to sample.  The making of it will be on the "to do" list for next year!  Loved the smell when I was applying it.

[wombatie]

That is lovely wood.  You did a terrific job Barb.
Merry Christmas you you and yours.

Marg 

[barb.j.enders]

8 hours ago, wombatie said:

That is lovely wood.  You did a terrific job Barb.
Merry Christmas you you and yours.

Marg 

Thanks Marg. 
Merry Christmas to you and yours, as well.