Nevermore

[Travis]

Here's a great design by Sue Walker (aka Shadylady0447). I cut this a few weeks back, but haven't had the opportunity to photograph it yet. It was a lot of fun to cut. 11x14" on 1/8" BB ply with felt backer. I stack cut 3 (2 BB ply and 1 oak ply). I gave one to a friend, one for myself, and probably one for my sister. Very cool Halloween decoration. Reminds me of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven."

 

 

Sue's Pattern:

[merlin]

Travis well cut, thanks for showing it and a nice pattern by Sue.

 

Tell me I noticed your name and date at the bottom of the cutting, did you cut that or is it writen.

 

Merlin

[Travis]

Thanks. That was just a fine tipped sharpie I used after I clear coated it. Works pretty well, assuming you have it clear coated first. Otherwise it just bleeds into the wood.

[shadylady0447]

Travis, what a thrill to see the raven cut at last! You made my day! You did a great job on the cutting. I just love the look in that birds eye....very POE-etic! LOL Did you have to make any alterations? I'm always worried if the bridges are too thin. Thanks for the tip about the sharpie...I'll have to try that...I have a stamp with my name but I don't like the way it looks so I just stamp the back of my work. Thanks for cutting my pattern!

[Firedkm]

Great job Travis!

[Travis]

...Did you have to make any alterations? I'm always worried if the bridges are too thin. ...!

 

The pattern was cut exactly as is. It was a bit hairy on certain parts, especially the paper (there's only two bridges on one end, so it was very fragile). I like to use packing tape to tape over the previous cut holes. Since it was stack cut, I didn't put the pieces back except for a few large areas (in the wing area mostly). The packing tape adds support. It is very delicate in parts, but that's what impresses your friends. I don't think I would have the skill to cut it 8x10", but 11x14" worked really nice.

 

I used a #3 spiral for those interested.

[shadylady0447]

Travis, I see what you mean about the paper's bridges....I probably should have put a bridge in the top inside corner. But since you didn't need it I'll leave the pattern as is!

[Christina]

Fantastic cutting Travis.........I love Sue's pattern. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, it turned out really great!

Christina