Popular Post Insane Dust Maker Posted October 7, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) So to day I post my African Big Five cut (remember my Lion Project) well this is it. The Big Five is very special to all South Africans because it’s part our heritage. Before I tell you what the problems were and how I approached them, please don’t tell me you don’t like the colour of the back round or the texture of the board is not right that’s immaterial, just look at the cuttings and the work, put into it. All the patterns are Russ Beard Patterns, the cuttings were all double stack 4mm Birch Plywood the Lion is the Centre price and was cut on a 11”x14” my standard board size, the Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino had to be reduced in size keeping a eye on the aspect to keep the proportions right, but by reducing the size made the cuts more difficult, adding to the problem only the Lion was a Free Standing Pattern the others were all inboard patterns so with Russ’s approval and help from my wife Loraine how is a great artist we converted the patterns on the fly to stand alone pattern of Ouse the Elephant had to bigger to.Time plenty hours, holes I estimate between 3000-5000 holes cuts. The patterns were soaked in Danish Oil drained and excess wiped off allowed to dry for two days and the two coats clear varnish. This type of cut deserves a very special back round so I will be taking a photo of the African Savannah and glue that to the backer and the the cuts on top of that in layers. I’m very happy with the results even though the stain was unpredictable the colour of the animals can vary from area to area so it does not bother me. Edited October 9, 2023 by Insane Dust Maker Grammar JessL, JackJones, jr42 and 15 others 12 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, Insane Dust Maker said: So to day I post my African Big Five cut (remember my Lion Project) well this is it. The Big Five is very special to all South Africans because it’s part our heritage. Before I tell you what the problems were and how I approached them, please don’t tell me you don’t like the colour of the back round or the texture of the board that’s immaterial, just look at the cut the work, that it. All the patterns are Russ Beard Patterns, the cuttings were all double stack 4mm Birch Plywood the Lion is the Centre price and was cut on a 11”x14” my standard board size, the Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino had to be reduced in size keeping a eye on the aspect to keep the proportions right, but by reducing the size made the cuts more difficult, adding to the problem only the Lion was a Free Standing Pattern the others were all inboard patterns so with Russ’s approval and help from my wife Loraine how is a great artist we converted the patterns on the fly to stand alone patterns. Time plenty hours, holes I estimate between 3000-5000 holes cuts. The patterns were soaked in Danish Oil drained and excess wiped off allowed to dry for two days and the two coats clear varnish. This type of cut deserves a very special back round so I will be take a photo of the African Savannah and glut that to the backer and the the cuts on top of that in layers. I’m very happy with the results even though the stain was unpredictable the colour of the animals can vary from area to area so it does not bother me. Totally amazing cuts. To my untrained eye, the colors are spot on. danny and Eplfan2011 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 What a stunning piece of work Don! I can't wait to see the completed piece. If you hadn't said anything about the colours, I certainly wouldn't know. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Beautiful work Don! danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Thank you for you comments, sadly I’m in limbo at the moment most of my workshops is being packed up due to anticipated re location to Cape Town, so I will only be able to do the backer, back round and framing sometime in January. I only have the scroll saw available so I’m just cutting and cutting. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) Magnificent! That is a beautiful, well thought out piece of art! Thank you for posting it. Edited October 7, 2023 by Scrappile danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 My That is an impressive piece. A work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Wow. That does look so nice. You are such an artist and craftsman. Such a huge master piece. Me. Mark Eason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Excellent cutting RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 An awesome piece of art Don. That would be many, many hours of cutting. Very beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessL Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Wow, I could just stare at that for hours. Absolutely beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 I do not do fretwork but this is an amazing composition. The cuts are intricate and would selection/color is excellent. I really enjoy looking at this and absorbing the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 4 hours ago, TAIrving said: Beautiful work Don! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 23 minutes ago, Sycamore67 said: I do not do fretwork but this is an amazing composition. The cuts are intricate and would selection/color is excellent. I really enjoy looking at this and absorbing the details. Thank you so much for your kind words, coming from South Africa it’s part of us, I am super proud of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Ron Johnson said: An awesome piece of art Don. That would be many, many hours of cutting. Very beautiful. Thank you, I am not a time keeper but what I can tell you it took me seven weeks cutting a few hours a day when we had power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 3 hours ago, preprius said: Wow. That does look so nice. You are such an artist and craftsman. Such a huge master piece. Me. Mark Eason Thank you so much it’s truly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Denny Knappen said: My That is an impressive piece. A work of art. 3 hours ago, Scrappile said: Magnificent! That is a beautiful, well thought out piece of art! Thank you for posting it. Thanks so much Scrapple, I Han the project in my head and I’m so proud it turned out like it did. My little modified Wen came to the party again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Thank you everyone for your kind words, I am truly Blessed that the Talent, Skill and Techniques comes from above, I’m so Blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 fantastic job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Don, on one word comes to mind- WOW Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Thank you Jerry, it was a lot of work but we’ll worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrollshrimp Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 What a beautiful piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 Hi Been of Africa that was my aim to do we I could. Your work is beautiful and amazing. Barbara South Africa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Wow Don. That is one amazing piece of work. Your colors are beautiful. Hats off to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane Dust Maker Posted October 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 rdarelle, Thank you so much it was a huge task, so pleased that I’m the first person (based on my research) that was Insane enough to attempt it but I’m super happy with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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