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i've sold a lot of crosses. Nativity, Cowboy, Farmer crosses out of everything from walnut to beetle kill pine. What's the deal with crosses? I've even got one I'm designing cut it walnut, inlaid w/beetle kill pine. With a bear, bull rider, deer, moose, & Elk in it.Don't that sound like a job?I'm anxious to get it done to see how it looks! Last year, I couldn't make ornaments & napkin holders fast enough. I did have an order for owls, but they backed out
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How do I finish my first project with cherry
SCROLLSAW703 replied to OPi's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I use quite a bit of cherry in many different types of projects. Crosses, napkin holders, dream catchers, etc. I cut my own feathers for the dream catchers from cherry, too. The best way I've found is a couple couple coats of clear shellac, & then I use Watco clear gloss. On the small projects, I use a rattle can. On bigger projects, I use my air sprayer. -
The Highs and Lows of Scrolling
SCROLLSAW703 replied to JTTHECLOCKMAN's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I use hard wood in all my projects. I've learned thru trial & error that it works best for what I do. I cut my own feathers for my dream catchers, they are 3/16" thick, & I do stack cut them on occasion. My crosses, dream catchers, napkin holders, & specialty projects are all walnut, cherry, maple, oak, & red oak. I've found that once in awhile, somebody will want a picture frame, or somethin' like it. It's a good way to use my hard wood pieces, & make somebody smile That's whats this is all about, in my opinion. To see the the smile on folks' face when they get a project I made just for them. That's a high that don't go away! ' r -
Now that is a Beautiful Napkin Holder.Awesome job.
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Well done and should do well. I have made a couple well actually 4 napkin holders none sold yet but then they are not Christmas theme but cute bears, humming birds , raccoon and squiral
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I think these are all Steve Good patterns. The one is napkin rings.
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I'm finishing a patriotic napkin holder for my son's birthday. He spent 20 years in the United States Navy and is a real patriot.
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I read or heard somewhere that brown paper is supposed to be in the 800 grit range. I use it quite often between coats of Krylon Acrylic on napkin holders and again after the finish coat. Like others have said it leaves a quite smooth finish. So when you grocery shop and are asked paper or plastic choose paper and give it a try.
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I've lurked on the net so much try to find a way to make $ with the scroll saw put never even got close.Was praying today and about an hour later my friend brings in the owner of the building and occupant of the bay next to my friends.he does religous stuff.Well he looked at some of my work on the table chock full of dust and asked if i could cut composite .i admited i did'nt know what that was so he whent back to his shop mand produced some i believ corian 3/8" and 1/2".he said if you can cut this i have work for you .i asked if the work was small items he said yes.jesus fish angles crosses words.He left and i nibbled on a corner to see if the #7 scrollreverse blade would even touch it.To my amazement id not only cut it it left it baby butt smooth.ugreeka i down loaded the jesus fish and a few other things cut them and brought them over and left them with a young man as the man was busy..Time will tell but this has been the best prospect in 7 years.The last one is mdf but if he has thin corian i can cut the god is great god is good napkin holder to for him.hope i pass the test!the napkin holder is mdf 1/4" stacked
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I just Love napkin holders. Made many. Jerry yours is TOP OF THE LINE. Great Scrolling etc. Danny :+}
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The napkin holder is a Sheila Landry pattern made out of red oak. Stable plaque is by Sue Mey made out of cherry, walnut & yellow heart.
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Love that napkin holder, especially out of oak. Love the 3D feature to.
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Del.Love em Both,The Nativity,Awesome.The Napkin Holder is just Fantastic.
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You did a great job on both Delvaughn, really like the napkin holder
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Man that napkin holder is really nice.IKE
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I took another look at the napkin holder and if you used 1/4" wood like oak or poplar (for paint) and cut out an 1/8" (1/16") backer of the same material using the original cutting as a template. Glue and clamp very tight and sand to match. It will be hard to discern that there are two different pieces of wood. A thought....
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Very nice and elegant napkin holders. I will have to make some from 1/2 oak next. did you mean: shellac, then paint color over the shellac? I tried Tun oil on some scrap pieces but didn't come out smooth on the plywood. Thank you
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Ron, Great job on your pieces (toooo much work for me). Thank you for the compliment and the advice. Next I will make napkin holders out of oak or walnut. I did mess with an air brush a few years back, but it is a mess to keep cleaning after 2-3 minutes of air brushing. Back then I didn't do scroll sawing. Thank you
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John, I LOVE your pieces. Great work. Very Impressive. I feel the same way about paints. I need to stick to stains, lacquers & polyurethanes. I think my choice of BB does not lend itself to the expected final pieces. Next I will make more napkin holders out of solid wood (likely 1/2 oak) Thank you Sam
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Just BEAUTIFUL, design and cutting. Due to the fact that these designs come out with very thin, I didn't think I can make all this cutting with oak without breaking many of them. I agree with you about the lack of smoothness for the napkin to slide easily. Next time I will use backers like you did. Did you recess the backer inside the frame? Very nice Thank you for the comments Sam
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Very nice job on the cutting. I don't know what to suggest about the finish though. The problem with you picking out the finish is it may be what you like but maybe not the recipient. I think I might ask them what they would like. I prefer using solid wood for napkin holders and red oak in my favorite. One of the issues I see using plywood is no matter how you finish the edges you can always tell it is plywood but that's just me. LOL
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i like the idea of white for napkin holders.
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Hey Sam, that is some outstanding work! Something to consider for the future. If you are looking for a nice wood tone finish, use a nice hardwood. I think your napkin holders would look good using mahogany or walnut or Sapele. With a soaking in a boiled linseed oil/mineral spirits mix to bring out the natural color and grain of the wood, then a top coat of your choice. They would look fantastic!
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I also do both and will say that if you want to make more money then turning is the way to go. The reason there is a greater audience to sell to than scroll work. I learned very quickly over 30 years ago when I started doing scroll work, people want functional items. The magazine racks, tissue boxes, napkin holders and of course clocks. The days of selling portraits and wall hanging things is and has always been a tough sell. Religious crosses will do fine too. But for the quick $$$$ turning a few pens will make you more money than hours of scrolling. Do not get me wrong there is always room for both. Turning is a higher initial outlay for tools and materials so it will take some time to recoup those losses so remember that too. Scrolling is not as much. Both are enjoyable hobbies and then combine the two and you really got things rolling. Those are my thoughts.
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Having fun making different things at this time of the year. Sun catcher pattern from Sue Mey Candle holder from Sheila Landry Snowman napkin holder from Steve Good Angel Christmas tree decoration from Oges More sawdust in the shop is always good.
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