Forewarned, adult material contained herein.

[FrankEV]

The original “Stencil Art” I used for these pieces is by Lee Czembowski, aka BoyKidWonder (BKW).  The characters, in BKW’s art, were inspired by characters in comics and the like, and created with slightly naughty interpretations.  You may recognize many of the characters. 

Since they are already stencils, I had to do very little work to adapt them as patterns for the Scroll Saw other than adjusting pattern size.  I decided to break away from my usual large panel presentations and do this series of B&W cuttings in small 5/32” x 6 1/4” x 8 1/4” solid core Maple panels affixed onto painted oversized ¼”x 8” x10” BB ply backers.  Of course, I could not stop myself from adding a little color by painting the oversized backer frame area pink.  After assembly, all panels were protected  with Clear Gloss Acrylic.

The small pattern size and the intricate details required me to exclusively use Pegas #2/0 spiral blades as many cutouts were not much wider than the blades themselves.  I also had to be extra careful not to cut though between adjacent areas as many were very close together.  My success rate was maybe 98%.  And, yes, in a few places CA glue came to the rescue.

I also parted from making custom frames for these pieces.  I found very inexpensive – less than $3 each - 8” x 10” frames on Amazon, which I decided to use.  The painted black rails of the frames are about 1/2” wide and were supplied with the usual glass (plastic), matt board and backer for hanging or tabletop standing, all of which I discarded.  I only had to add a small sawtooth hanger to each frame and the pieces were complete.

 

 

 

 

Comments and critiques always welcome. 

Edited May 5, 2023 by Travis

[rjweb]

Nice, RJ

[jerry walters]

Nicely done Frank. A little naughty, but classic. Looks like something that could be painted on a bomber during WWII.

Jerry

[Scrappile]

You should have looked sooner, I think one got removed... Not sure why, they want to have worse stuff in grade school libraries now.  but it is some very nice scrolling and that is all I care about, care about...care about.  I have looked at the pictures five time now and see no flaws..

[GPscroller]

Great work.  Have cut a couple of BKW's pics, love them.  

Jeff

[daveww1]

very nice work

[FrankEV]

Travis removed two pics that he considered nudes which I  guess is not permitted in this forum.  Yes there was the female upper naked frontal view, but I  personally did not consider them to be anything but art, not unlike all the others.

It is his site. his guide lines and his control, so I realy can not complain.  This site is a great place to show off our work and happy to be part of the village.

Edited May 6, 2023 by FrankEV

[wombatie]

They look fabulous Frank.  Well done.

Marg

[jellis2]

Love them all!

[lawson56]

Love,em Down Right Awesome work!!!

[rdatelle]

They came out great. I like them.