Block Lighthouse – Intarsia

[FrankEV]

I received a commission from my son-in-law’s sister for me to make her a piece of Intarsia as birthday gift for her husband who likes Beachy scenes, and more so, one that includes a Lighthouse.  I happen to have a pattern, that was shared by Allen Barr on FB, of a slightly abstract version of a Lighthouse which she felt would be perfect.  This is my interpretation of Allens Pattern. 

I first needed to convert his PDF of a paper print into a digital file so I could reduce his 15” diameter size and print out the pattern on one piece of 13”x 19” (Super B) paper.  The final piece, including frame, is a nominal 12 ½” diameter.  Wood used: Aspen, Basswood, Black Limba, Blue Pine, Monkeypod, Padauk, Spalted Maple,Wenge, Yellowheart, and Quarter Sawn White Oak for the Frame. Finish is multiple coats of rattle can spray Clear Gloss Acrylic Finish.

 

Comments and critiques are allways welcome.

Edited March 2 by FrankEV

[ChelCass]

Beautiful Frank.

[rjweb]

Excellent job, RJ

[barb.j.enders]

Great  job.  The wood you used for the water is perfect.  I am thinking that is the Black Lima.

[daveww1]

awesome job

[Gonzo]

Wow! That’s beautiful