Popular Post heppnerguy Posted August 29, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 It has been record breaking heat here and today and yesterday are no exception. It is still in the 100 plus teens here. we are supposed to find some relief in about 2 more days. I can't wait. I have another request for a new project and I need to be able to work in my shop as it is for a wedding taking place this soon. I found this pattern on a paper cutting page of the computer and knew when I saw it that i just had to cut it. this is how it came out. My wife took it off the wall the second day it was finished and gave it to our granddaughter who was at our house helping my wife wife her meds and doctor appointment coming up in a few days. Dick heppnerguy Dan, Scrappile, Gene Howe and 19 others 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Dick, Very well done. That image is popular. I'v seen it many times and I think I may have it downloaded it into my patterns library already. The Sky Blue backer color works nicely. You know my style...I would have added color to the cutting itself, but that is just me. OK...here is the big question: Where is the Frame? JFI, when I do a cutting like this I would enlarge the Image and reduce the border to no more than 3/16" all around. When mounted in a frame, with a 1/4" rabbet, the cut frame disapears and it image fills the fulll opening of the actual frame I use. I find that kind of presentation is much more plesant to view. But again, that is just me. heppnerguy and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 You just had to move from Heppner, didn't you? You could have cool 70° weather this week! But in spite of the heat you did beautiful work. heppnerguy and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 hours ago, FrankEV said: Dick, Very well done. That image is popular. I'v seen it many times and I think I may have it downloaded it into my patterns library already. The Sky Blue backer color works nicely. You know my style...I would have added color to the cutting itself, but that is just me. OK...here is the big question: Where is the Frame? JFI, when I do a cutting like this I would enlarge the Image and reduce the border to no more than 3/16" all around. When mounted in a frame, with a 1/4" rabbet, the cut frame disapears and it image fills the fulll opening of the actual frame I use. I find that kind of presentation is much more plesant to view. But again, that is just me. actually, do to the extreme record braking heat here in Southern Arizona..I choose to not make a frame for this one and just use the pattern's 'kind of' frame instead. However I do agree on using a frame and as far as painting goes, I told my wife I wish I had the talent to paint but everything I try to paint, at least for the most part, I wish I had not tried as I most often become very discouraged with the outcome. That said, I did purchase some paints that I am anxious to try and see if I can master it enough to begin to be happy with the results. So I have to agree with all you said but I hope you will begin to see some of what you are talking about in the very near future. Thanks for your hints. I love to see your work as the frames and painting are done so well. I certainly agree that color when done properly add a tremendous amount of interest and beauty to any project, if done well Dick heppnerguy danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Scrappile said: You just had to move from Heppner, didn't you? You could have cool 70° weather this week! But in spite of the heat you did beautiful work. Thanks Paul. It does look like we may have a couple of days that will not be in the triple digits later this week. I have a request pattern I will try to get knocked out too. I just made the pattern for it today and I just might start it tomorrow instead of doing my normal 5:30 am walk and coffee with the local guys. If I get into the shop soon enough and the night time tempts get below 87 degrees during the night. Hope to chat with you soon and see how things are going at your house Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, heppnerguy said: Thanks Paul. It does look like we may have a couple of days that will not be in the triple digits later this week. I have a request pattern I will try to get knocked out too. I just made the pattern for it today and I just might start it tomorrow instead of doing my normal 5:30 am walk and coffee with the local guys. If I get into the shop soon enough and the night time tempts get below 87 degrees during the night. Hope to chat with you soon and see how things are going at your house Dick heppnerguy Looks great. Could you put some AC in your garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Very nice! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Really nice piece, Dick. We still have some triple digits coming up. But, it's easing off...slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 great job heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Very beautiful work Dick. Perfect background. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Dick, great work. I love the background, too! Yes, I agree with Paul, you should have stayed in the great Northwest...today it is currently 53 degrees and raining. Plus we could all visit again at Paul's @Scrappile! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Glad to have you back in the shop. Did the maid vacuum it while you were not in there? heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Nice job, Dick. And as far as you trying out the paint you purchased, with your talent I don't think you will have any problems at all. I cut and painted a piece when I first started scrolling and used a paint brush. Since then I've purchased a couple air brushes and found they do a fantastic job. You can use cheap acrylic hobby paint from Walmart and just thin it down with a little water. Harbour Freight has a couple air brushes that work well for me. I will add that I limit my painting due to the fact that I like the beauty of the wood. In most cases I try to stay with stain and typically only paint when there is a defect in the wood or I screw up and have to hide it with the paint. MarieC and heppnerguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 18 hours ago, Dak0ta52 said: Nice job, Dick. And as far as you trying out the paint you purchased, with your talent I don't think you will have any problems at all. I cut and painted a piece when I first started scrolling and used a paint brush. Since then I've purchased a couple air brushes and found they do a fantastic job. You can use cheap acrylic hobby paint from Walmart and just thin it down with a little water. Harbour Freight has a couple air brushes that work well for me. I will add that I limit my painting due to the fact that I like the beauty of the wood. In most cases I try to stay with stain and typically only paint when there is a defect in the wood or I screw up and have to hide it with the paint. not sure how successful I will get with my painting. I do have several air brushes but really have not taken the time to understand them. I put way too many things off in my old age so I really do not have any valid complaints. Dick heppnerguy Dak0ta52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Drink plenty of water and stay cool. Lovely looking piece, pity you didn't keep it for long. Marg heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 9:48 PM, wombatie said: Drink plenty of water and stay cool. Lovely looking piece, pity you didn't keep it for long. Marg Drinking enough water is something I do not do very well but I am trying to improve on it. Takes time to make new habits, I quess. Dick heppnerguy danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 8/29/2023 at 3:00 PM, FrankEV said: Dick, Very well done. That image is popular. I'v seen it many times and I think I may have it downloaded it into my patterns library already. The Sky Blue backer color works nicely. You know my style...I would have added color to the cutting itself, but that is just me. OK...here is the big question: Where is the Frame? JFI, when I do a cutting like this I would enlarge the Image and reduce the border to no more than 3/16" all around. When mounted in a frame, with a 1/4" rabbet, the cut frame disapears and it image fills the fulll opening of the actual frame I use. I find that kind of presentation is much more plesant to view. But again, that is just me. as I said previously, I am almost never happy when I color my work and I did try again on a project I had painted before just to see if I could do any better. Here is the results....and this is an improvement over what it was like before this one, so maybe I can get the hang of it if I keep trying. I hope so, anyway. Dick heppnerguy FrankEV and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 (edited) Looks like you got the hang if it, too me. Edited September 7, 2023 by Gene Howe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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