Canadian Geese - Moonflight (Completed) - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Bob in Whitby · 02-02-2007, 12:47 PM

I finally completed my major intarsia project! I wanted a challenge to improve my limited intarsia experience (I feel I have improved) and employ many of the tips that I have learned from many of your posts here.

It consists of 107 pieces. I used various shades of WRC, walnut, pau amarello, white poplar and pine. All wood color is natural. Nothing is stained. Two of the birds are raised above the moon 1" and 3/4" with 3/8" dowels. Woodburning was used to simulate the feathers at the wing tips. The backer for each of the 3 birds was made from 1/8" BB. The entire assembly (moon and forward bird) was set into 1/4" BB about 32" x 30". This board was covered with pollyfilla and "artistically" shaped to form a background and painted matte black. I also routed and assembled the frame. I guess one could say the whole project was made from scratch. It hangs in my deep rose colored family room. Comments from family and friends have made it all worth while.

Now on to my next intarsia project. This will be done in parallel with kitchen renovations under directions (and assistance) from my wife. I like intarsia better as I can be my own boss!

Bob

Gill · 02-02-2007, 01:04 PM

It looks spectacular - well done!

I reckon that even the duck-fanciers here will approve of it

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Gill

Back2Jake · 02-02-2007, 01:08 PM

NICE!

Very well done. You must be very satisfied to see the project completed. What's next on your list? More birds, or was this enough of the feathers for awhile?

Take care
Toni

thecopperfish · 02-02-2007, 02:44 PM

Great job! Very nicely done project.

Chris

Janette · 02-02-2007, 03:54 PM

Excellent work! I'm sure you're very proud. Only 107 pieces!? I think you're ready for one of Bruce's now!! The bird feeder I'm working on is around 365 pieces- many of which are TINY...what the heck was I thinking???

workin for wood · 02-02-2007, 07:10 PM

I think it looks great. It does seem to me rather large for 107 pieces, but I'm sure that's just a matter of taste. I prefer to try and fit as many pieces as possible into the smallest possible space. I used to think bigger is better, but now I think smaller is more impressive.
The black background really works well, and I like the frame. I always think if you go through all the work of a unique picture, you need a unique frame too. I also like the idea of jacking up the birds on doweling. I look forward to seeing your future projects, well done !!!

Sue Chrestensen · 02-03-2007, 05:13 PM

awesome! you did an excellent job with what appears to be a complex pattern..well done!

PuzzledMoose · 02-03-2007, 06:48 PM

That looks really good, Bob. Excellent work.

Charlie_1 · 02-03-2007, 07:34 PM

Excellent work

SharonW0111 · 02-04-2007, 07:16 PM

now that is one I would like to do !!!
Sharon

02-02-2007, 01:04 PM	#2
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,605	It looks spectacular - well done! I reckon that even the duck-fanciers here will approve of it . Gill __________________ There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted. (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

02-02-2007, 01:08 PM	#3
Back2Jake Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a house ... but I might move. Posts: 1,110 Blog Entries: 16	NICE! Very well done. You must be very satisfied to see the project completed. What's next on your list? More birds, or was this enough of the feathers for awhile? Take care Toni __________________ "Who I AM, is who I want to be."

02-02-2007, 02:44 PM	#4
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,145	Great job! Very nicely done project. Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

02-02-2007, 03:54 PM	#5
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,326 Blog Entries: 4	Excellent work! I'm sure you're very proud. Only 107 pieces!? I think you're ready for one of Bruce's now!! The bird feeder I'm working on is around 365 pieces- many of which are TINY...what the heck was I thinking??? __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

02-02-2007, 07:10 PM	#6
workin for wood Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 2,447	I think it looks great. It does seem to me rather large for 107 pieces, but I'm sure that's just a matter of taste. I prefer to try and fit as many pieces as possible into the smallest possible space. I used to think bigger is better, but now I think smaller is more impressive. The black background really works well, and I like the frame. I always think if you go through all the work of a unique picture, you need a unique frame too. I also like the idea of jacking up the birds on doweling. I look forward to seeing your future projects, well done !!! __________________ Jeff Powell

02-03-2007, 05:13 PM	#7
Sue Chrestensen Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grass Valley, Calif Posts: 278	awesome! you did an excellent job with what appears to be a complex pattern..well done! __________________ Sue Chrestensen

02-03-2007, 06:48 PM	#8
PuzzledMoose Newly Customized Moose Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Truro, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,603	That looks really good, Bob. Excellent work. __________________ Ian Scrolling with a Dewalt 788

02-03-2007, 07:34 PM	#9
Charlie_1 Elmer Fudd The Duck Man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wyo Posts: 760	Excellent work __________________ Charlie "Everything Happens for a Reason" Craftsman 18in. 21609 My Projects http://www.freewebs.com/sscharlie

02-04-2007, 07:16 PM	#10
SharonW0111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ne Texas Posts: 880	now that is one I would like to do !!! Sharon __________________ [email]sharonwebb@windstream.net

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