Christina Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I got it done! I didn't have the stock to do a large box, so this is a trinket size box made from scrap. I used 1/4" mahogany for the lid and bottom, 1/4' aromatic cedar for the overlay on the lid and the butterfly body, 3/4" cherry for the center rings, and 1/8" maple for the butterfly wings, brass wire for the antennae. I had a heck of a time with the butterfly wings being sooooo tiny! I screwed them up twice and then on the third try I managed to get them cut........but slightly modified since the grain kept pulling me through one particular bridge. I use clear acrylic spray as a finish.........I still need to add a couple more coats but didn't want it too shiny to take pics of it. I think it would be much much better larger and with better contrasting woods. The cherry I have has dark and light both through it so it looks like I used two different woods for the center rings........it was one board. I think the overlay would have been prettier and showed better in a lighter wood and 1/8" instead of 1/4". And I decided 1/4" was too chunky for the butterfly wings and changed it to 1/8" instead. I think the wings would look awesome made from transparent acrylic too. But all in all...........this is the best piece I've cut so far and I'm proud of this one lololol! For my skill level it turned out great. This is only about the 4th piece I've done that hasn't turned into designer firewood. And I think this is slated to be a Christmas gift for my sister in law.........she's goofy for all things butterfly! Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Hi Christina, Wow that turned out great you have every right to be proud dont under estimate your talent........... About the wings when I have to cut a thin bridge I tilt the table to give an angled cut it looks like a 1mm cut from the top but 3 or 4mm on the backer side.......once again great work Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks Grandpa.........glad you like it. Great tip thanks! I'll have to remember that for next time. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawtooth6 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Beautiful work Christina! thanks for showing us. Donnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirNationalGuardMom Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Beautiful butterfly box Christina. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thanks Donnie and Linda........glad you like it. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 wonderful job Christina i love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks Blame.............I'm glad you like it. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vector01 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi Christina: Great work! They will make wonderful gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 great job Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thanks Vector and Clayton............I'm glad you like it. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Boy, that turned out really cool. You did a wonderful job on it. You pretend that you're an amateur at scrolling...I'm on to you! Great job. Certainly something to be proud of. Your SIL will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 LOL thanks Travis.....glad you like it. But no it's only my 4th or 5th project that didn't end up in the burn pile. I appreciate the kind words though. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 WOW! Great JOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 That's a great job. Will definitely make a nice present. Franhttp://www.scrollsawvillage.com/gal ... hp?uid=186 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry5180 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Not sure how I missed this at first. Great job on that Christina. You need to give yourself a bunch more credit than you do. That turned out great. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks so much for the kind words Grumpy, Fran and Barry...........I appreciate it. Barry we are always our own worst critics lol. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry5180 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Tell me about it. I'm usually satisfied with my cuttings, but I think that's why it takes me so long to make a pattern. I'm never happy with the way it turns out, so at some point I just have to give up and say "it's finished". Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 LOL Barry..........yep I'm the same way! Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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