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USMC1126 · 11-05-2009, 04:56 AM

I have decided to give intarsia a try for the first time. Anyone have any suggestions for a first piece?

King

tony coleman · 11-05-2009, 10:56 AM

you should contact jim mex ,for his toucan pattern,that would be a good starter.

JudyV · 11-06-2009, 04:03 PM

Lots of places to start and make sure you take a picture of your first project. It's always fun to see the difference a year from now. The toucan pattern is a great idea but here are a few others with free patterns and instructions.
http://www.intarsia.net/ check out the e-bear with pattern and detailed step by step.
Free Intarsia Pattern Judy Gayle Roberts free pattern

You can use a basic coloring book picture for a pattern too. Good luck, keep us posted.

JudyV

Bluebird · 11-06-2009, 07:55 PM

Hi King,
one of my first intarsia piece was the dolphins by JGR (Judy Gale Roberts). She describes the technique step by step in her book (Easy to make Intarsia) so that's why I went with this one. Only 12 pieces to cut, very fun to shape!

Jim's toucan and Bruce's teddy bear are also good suggestions!

Pick a subject you like and dive in!

Ned · 11-07-2009, 04:03 AM

Hi King
The first intarsia I made was at a class given by Garnet Hall. The 3 projects we started with were a goose, a tulip and a whale. These patterns are free if you go to Garnets site. Intarsia by Garnet Hall - SawBird.com. Good luck and lets see yur first attempt.
Ned

rippersmom · 11-07-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by USMC1126

I have decided to give intarsia a try for the first time. Anyone have any suggestions for a first piece?

King

Dear King,

BEWARE!! Intarsia is an ADDICTION!! Please, please believe me on this.

I am hopelessly HOOKED!!! Jannette dangled that sweeeeeeet little shy frog pattern and LURED me into the challenge. Then the Nuthatch sucked me in. Now Jim has that adorable toucan.........it never, NEVER will let go of you!!!

I recently ordered SEVEN intarsia patterns from Scroller!!!!!!! aaarrrggghhhhhhh (welllll... some were ON SALE, geez)

It's SO much fun to do, soooo frustrating...I love it. LOL

Go for it!

Nancy in AZ (with my new "yella saw")

jim_mex · 11-07-2009, 05:38 AM

Hi Nancy - I'm sure there's something you can take for your addiction but i ain't going to prescribe it - LOL!

rippersmom · 11-07-2009, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jim_mex

Hi Nancy - I'm sure there's something you can take for your addiction but i ain't going to prescribe it - LOL!

Heh heh heh, very funny, Jim.

I really have had a great time with the intarsia projects and learn a bit more each time. I have the angel ready to put together and I am actually very pleased with how she turned out.

So, tomorrow I glue all those little pieces together, one by one, remembering to do so on top of the pattern (your little magpie feather convinced me to be sure to use the pattern

)

Toucan is first up on the new yellow saw! Promise!

Nancy in AZ

11-05-2009, 04:56 AM	#1
USMC1126 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montgomery, NY Posts: 126	Need an Idea I have decided to give intarsia a try for the first time. Anyone have any suggestions for a first piece? King

11-05-2009, 10:56 AM	#2
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	you should contact jim mex ,for his toucan pattern,that would be a good starter. __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

11-06-2009, 07:55 PM	#4
Bluebird Intarsia member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Laurentians, Quebec Posts: 638	Hi King, one of my first intarsia piece was the dolphins by JGR (Judy Gale Roberts). She describes the technique step by step in her book (Easy to make Intarsia) so that's why I went with this one. Only 12 pieces to cut, very fun to shape! Jim's toucan and Bruce's teddy bear are also good suggestions! Pick a subject you like and dive in! __________________ Henriette "People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be" - [Abraham Lincoln] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HCorbeil Wood Mosaics web page

11-07-2009, 04:03 AM	#5
Ned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 79	Hi King The first intarsia I made was at a class given by Garnet Hall. The 3 projects we started with were a goose, a tulip and a whale. These patterns are free if you go to Garnets site. Intarsia by Garnet Hall - SawBird.com. Good luck and lets see yur first attempt. Ned __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/woodenthingsbynorm

11-07-2009, 05:38 AM	#7
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 1,788	Hi Nancy - I'm sure there's something you can take for your addiction but i ain't going to prescribe it - LOL! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

11-06-2009, 04:03 PM	#3
JudyV Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 74	Lots of places to start and make sure you take a picture of your first project. It's always fun to see the difference a year from now. The toucan pattern is a great idea but here are a few others with free patterns and instructions. http://www.intarsia.net/ check out the e-bear with pattern and detailed step by step. Free Intarsia Pattern Judy Gayle Roberts free pattern You can use a basic coloring book picture for a pattern too. Good luck, keep us posted. JudyV

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