My latest attempt at Intarsia

[marmoh]

Think it turned out pretty good but still have a lot more to learn about Intarsia.

[campasano]

Scroller, that is awesome, great job.

 

Mike

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very nicely done.  I like that one a lot.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[Nick@tinkers-cove]

Intarsia isn't really my gig, but that looks pretty cool to me. Nice work...keep it up and keep posting.

[Uncle Ricky]

Looks great 

[Clayton717]

Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[spirithorse]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing and God BLess! Spirithorse

[multitom]

Beautifully done.

 

Mahendra

[marmoh]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.  Really have enjoyed my venture into Intarsia but have so much more to learn.  Would love to find someone in my area that does Intarsia so I could get some pointers from, but to date have not found anyone.  Guess I will just keep trying until one day it clicks and I can learn to correct some of the errors I am making.   All I can say is that Intarsia is very addictive !!!   Thanks again ..... Marion

[Bishop]

We have looked at you horse and can't see why you think you need help. Everything looked great and your choice of wood and shaping are superb. We would be glad to help if you have a question or just want to talk intarsia.

Homer & Carol Bishop

[amazingkevin]

man alive that's some project you've excelled on.It's going to be hard to let this one go when the day come .It's a real beauty.

[heppnerguy]

nicely done. I have made a few intarsia pieces and I have no problem cutting and shaping but gluing it together is another matter for me. Most often it seems that after I have cut and shaped my pieces and begin to glue it up, that is when my alignment seems to go astray and then 'here comes gaps that were not there before the glue up. I am usually only half satisfied with the outcome because I know it was 'near perfect' before the glue time. I love intarsia as a decorative piece but I do get a little discouraged with my end results. I too would love to find someone else in my area that does intarsia so I could get together with them and share experiences and Ideas. I am lucky to have, our very own Travis, now living somewhat close by me and I hope to be able to develop a friendship with him in the future...Not sure if he is open to that, but I guess I will find out soon.

[marmoh]

heppnerguy ... that is also my problem ... so proud of it until I start gluing it up and then it seems to get out of align.  If you aren't cutting a perfect 90 degree cut that can cause the problem, but if the pieces match together top and bottom it would seem like I did a 90 degree cut.  You can put the pieces together and cut down the line and it will correct them most of the time but I have a problem with keeping enough pressure on the pieces to keep them from slipping before I get finished with the cut.  Will just keep plodding  along and maybe one day I will end up with one I am truly proud of.     Marion

[wombatie]

Marion I would be proud of the one you have just finished.  I have never tried intarsia and one day I hope to but I'm guessing that I will be feeling the same way you do now.  We can only go by the photo that you post and I must say WOW that is awesome.  Keep practicing.  :thumbs:

 

Marg

[Ron Johnson]

Love Intarsia. Fantastic work Marion and love the woods you have chosen. Intarsia is a real art and I always have to stop and admire any I see on display. Keep up the great work.

[lawson56]

Fantastic job! I have dabbled in Intarsia. I like it,but mine don't come out looking like yours 2 Thumbs Up on a Great job. :thumbs:

[frankorona]

Magnificent work, looks wonderful, thanks for sharing.  

[Wilson's Woodworking]

That is some BEUATIFUL work!!!! The only problem I have now is the girl friend saw it over my shoulder and she wants me to make her one.

Where can I get the pattern for this? I only hope mine would look half as good as your work.

[Phantom Scroller]

Well I have to agree that's pretty good work.

 

Roly

[marmoh]

The pattern is from the Kathy Wise book..... Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners ...  the biggest problem I have is enlarging the pattern.  Thanks eveyone for the kind words.   Marion

[bobscroll]

That looks perfect, A really great job Marion, Thank you for

showing us your great work, Bob       

[browders]

I have always wanted to attempt an intarsia piece. It's always made me a little nervous. Not much faith in my artistic abilities. After reading this thread, my confidence is not increased. Gonna have to get my courage up one of these days. Marmoh, that's a great looking piece. 

[Luperez548]

Very we'll done, looks great.