Trivet #2 of 8

[Denny Knappen]

Trivet #2 of 8 patterns by Sue Mey. I used 1/2" Walnut approximately 8" square. Cut on the Pegas Scroll Saw using Pegas #3 MGT blades. A light sanding with the Sand Flee and Mac Mop then dipped in diluted Shellac. One coat spray Lacquer Clear Satin. Comments welcome.

 

[Gene Howe]

I don't feel competent enough to comment except to say that it's very nice. 

[Denny Knappen]

20 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

I don't feel competent enough to comment except to say that it's very nice. 

Thanks Gene.

[rdatelle]

Great job Denny. Can't wait to see the rest of them.

[FrankEV]

Cutting looks great, but it sure doesn't look like Walnut in the picture.  I might have dipped in a stain to enhance the color before finishing.

And, correct mr if I'm wrong, but I  see fuzzies the mop may have missed. After looking more clossely, I think I was seeing the mat/rug below. I should know bwetter. You would not leave any fuzzies.

I personally am not found of thick wood for even Trivets.  To me 1/4" thick would would be better, but I  realize more delicate also.

Edited July 25, 2023 by FrankEV
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[MarieC]

Denny, I really think you did a wonderful job of cutting and it is a beautiful design...reminds me of my spirograph that I had as a kid.  On my computer the wood looks orangish, but I have a dumb computer , but I am sure it is beautiful in person, I really Love Walnut.  Can't wait to see the rest!

[rjweb]

Denny excellent cutting, RJ

[daveww1]

awesome job

[scrollerpete]

You keep yourself busy and produce excellent result 

[Denny Knappen]

20 hours ago, rdatelle said:

Great job Denny. Can't wait to see the rest of them.

Thanks Ralph.  I made the complete set quite some time ago.  I may complete the set again.

[Denny Knappen]

19 hours ago, FrankEV said:

Cutting looks great, but it sure doesn't look like Walnut in the picture.  I might have dipped in a stain to enhance the color before finishing.

And, correct mr if I'm wrong, but I  see fuzzies the mop may have missed. After looking more clossely, I think I was seeing the mat/rug below. I should know bwetter. You would not leave any fuzzies.

I personally am not found of thick wood for even Trivets.  To me 1/4" thick would would be better, but I  realize more delicate also.

Thanks Frank.  You have a very good eye.  The rug is our framing table and there is always scraps until we vacuum it.

[Denny Knappen]

19 hours ago, MarieC said:

Denny, I really think you did a wonderful job of cutting and it is a beautiful design...reminds me of my spirograph that I had as a kid.  On my computer the wood looks orangish, but I have a dumb computer , but I am sure it is beautiful in person, I really Love Walnut.  Can't wait to see the rest!

Thanks Marie.  I guess I should have Photoshopped it before posting.

[Denny Knappen]

16 hours ago, rjweb said:

Denny excellent cutting, RJ

Thanks RJ.

[Denny Knappen]

2 hours ago, daveww1 said:

awesome job

Thanks Dave.

[Denny Knappen]

2 hours ago, scrollerpete said:

You keep yourself busy and produce excellent result 

Thanks Pete.  Scrolling only when we are slow at the shop.

[jamieline]

Looks good Denny. 

[kmmcrafts]

Very nice design and great job cutting, I made some trivets last spring and never have put them up on my online shops to move them out of my inventory, LOL

As for the walnut look.. I think it looks like walnut if I zoom into the photo. I'm thinking this is one of the lighter shades of walnut and not the "dark" black walnut that many are accustom to. For those that do not know walnut has many shades of colors depending on where the board was cut from in the log.. when working at the lumber mill years ago it's not uncommon at all to see walnut that is almost white looking maybe similar to poplar.. and there is about every shade from that light color right on down to that rich dark walnut that many of us are more familiar with.

[Ctutor]

neat I am experimenting with trivets and using polymer clay inserted in the "holes" and baked for color.  So far it has worked but there are bugs I am working om

[Denny Knappen]

17 hours ago, jamieline said:

Looks good Denny. 

Thank you.

 

[Denny Knappen]

15 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

Very nice design and great job cutting, I made some trivets last spring and never have put them up on my online shops to move them out of my inventory, LOL

As for the walnut look.. I think it looks like walnut if I zoom into the photo. I'm thinking this is one of the lighter shades of walnut and not the "dark" black walnut that many are accustom to. For those that do not know walnut has many shades of colors depending on where the board was cut from in the log.. when working at the lumber mill years ago it's not uncommon at all to see walnut that is almost white looking maybe similar to poplar.. and there is about every shade from that light color right on down to that rich dark walnut that many of us are more familiar with.

Thanks Kevin and thanks for your incite to shades of walnut.

[Denny Knappen]

3 hours ago, Ctutor said:

neat I am experimenting with trivets and using polymer clay inserted in the "holes" and baked for color.  So far it has worked but there are bugs I am working om

Thank you.  I am looking at resin fill.  One of our artists at ArtCrafters has experience with resin.

[Ctutor]

Denny here are pics of first experiments with polymer clay. I baked them in my air fryer where the temp can be carefully monitored

[Denny Knappen]

16 hours ago, Ctutor said:

Denny here are pics of first experiments with polymer clay. I baked them in my air fryer where the temp can be carefully monitored

Sure looks good.  Maybe a step by step tutorial.

[Scrappile]

Oh, now you are just showing off!!  Those are great.  very nice for sure.  Will the heat of a hot pan affect the clay?

[Ctutor]

Sure if you think anyone would be interested. Here is where I am so far.
1. Get some polymer clay. It is not modeling clay which does not harden.  I used several brands like FIMO. Bottom left corner it says something like 230 degrees 20 minutes.  Must be the hardening stuff. Many colors “Michaels” has it on sale at less than 1/3 runs about $2-7

2. Knead the clay till it is workable.  Might try some softener that makes it easier to knead. Rather stiff stuff

3. I got a kit from Amazon that had a roller, knives, and stylus for a few bucks.

4. Push clay into the holes and pack it tight.  I found that applying a backer board at this step makes it easier ‘cause the clay oozes out the back and it becomes a push and shove contest.

5. Leave some clay proud of the surface. If you have the sharp knife cut the clay even on the front surface.

6. Bake in an oven or as in my case in my Air Fryer at 230 F for 20 minutes for 1/4 inch thick

7. Sand and finish I have used polyurethane and or lacquer still working that out.

8. Longevity and wearability still in the I don’t know stage.