Balloon Project

[f250]

Although this cannot compare to the "Royal Entourage," it has been so cool to watch the progress that I wanted to do one of my own.

The pattern is a JGR pattern that I ordered off her web site. This is the biggest and most complicated intarsia piece I've ever tried. My wife feels that this belongs to her when it is done. We will just have to see about that lol.

I've decided to do things a little different. I am going to do mine in pieces or sections instead of cutting everything and then shaping and fitting it all together.

So here are a couple pictures of my start.

Tom

[Wood Dog]

Looking forward to see your "work in progress" f250. Good luck, and I'm sure it will come out great.

[thecopperfish]

I'm also looking forward to your WIP pics, I always enjoy those.
Chris

[Forester21]

I'm looking forward to seeing your wip pictures too! What kinds of woods are you using?
T

[Janette]

Progress pictures are always fun- it's a great way to learn and to see how others tackle a project. I generally take tons of pictures when I'm working on a larger project. I look forward to seeing your progress!

[f250]

So far, as you will see when some fitting and shaping of that large balloon is done, I'm using zebra wood and basswood. My wife would like me to work in some holly, ebony and satin wood on the few other balloons.

I will keep posting pictures, I have loved every progress post I've seen on here so far.

thanks all

Tom

[f250]

The main balloon is now approaching completion. I will raise some of the pieces and do a bit more shaping. Right now the I'm working the last of the fitting.

It is made of Basswood and Zebrawood.

Tom

[Plaquerd]

Tom
That sure is looking good! Your choice of wood is nice and the fitting is excellent. Can't wait to see the finished piece.

[Wood Dog]

Awesome.......I want a ride when done. Enjoying the work in progress pictures.

[workin for wood]

That's very nice Tom. It's not the one I was thinking of, I haven't seen that one before. It's going to be a great project for sure.

Don't compare yourself to me, compare yourself to yourself. Life is about competing with yourself more than it is with others. You are your own worse critic. You decide whether you strive for more each time or want to be complacent with your current skill level. As you grow, you'll not only teach yourself new skills, but be more satisfied with your project. Having fun is what matters most.

I'm going to throw in a suggestion. The frame is too narrow. It's not visually appealing, and it's because of the width not the details. My basic rule of thumb is to split the difference over the height and the width to determine the frame width. 1" = 1 foot. So if a picture is 12"x12" then 1" wide frame. A picture is 1'x2' then split the difference and it is 1.5" wide. A 3x5 foot picture gets a frame of 4" Now if it's a 1/2" wider or narrower it's ok, it's still in the 3-5" range. Hope that makes sense.