Travis Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadylady0447 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedkm Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Great job Travis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 ...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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadylady0447 Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Fantastic cutting Travis.........I love Sue's pattern. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, it turned out really great! Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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