tree puzzle finished - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

sawdustus · 06-21-2009, 05:19 PM

I finally found Sue Griffith's tree puzzle that I cut out in April. Buried it beneath a pile of patterns in the shop sometime this spring and it emerged after I cleaned up following the delivery of the 12 name puzzles friday. The kids loved them and so did the parents. One girl was overwhelmed because her name is never found on personalized items in stores so this was the first time she had ever had her name on a personal item.

Back to the tree puzzle. I had cut it from 3/4 poplar with a #5 skip tooth blade(I think) and I used acrylic craft paint and spray shellac to finish it yesterday.

As usual, all criticisms and comments are gratefully appreciated.

george

tree puzzle.jpg

scrollpup · 06-21-2009, 06:14 PM

Congrats on the graduation project George!No criticisms here on the tree.It turned out great! and only took two months to make!

Jerry

Jan · 06-21-2009, 08:52 PM

Very nice! I'm working up the nerve to make that puzzle. I'm reasonably sure I can cut it out.........not the least bit sure I could put it together!

Jan

jim_mex · 06-21-2009, 10:46 PM

Well done with the names George and a nice job on the tree puzzle too. That's really neat!

Haggard3230 · 06-22-2009, 12:17 AM

Very nice tree puzzle George.

Sally · 06-22-2009, 01:03 AM

I like the way you painted it. Nice graduation of colors.

Mike Crosa · 06-22-2009, 02:22 AM

Absolutely stunning paint job on the tree. It almost looks three d in the photo.

trekinator · 06-22-2009, 02:33 AM

Hey George,

Nice Job on the tree...
When I did mine I used pine and stained the trunk and branches it looked a little more real with the grain and all but I couldn't find the right colors for the leaves. Your paint job is awesome all the way around!!!

Nice work and like sue says...if you decide to give it to somebody make sure you take a picture of it and include it as well...otherwise it could take them a lifetime to figure it out

for sharing your work...I always enjoy seeing it.

Rick

P.S. Oh yeah I'm glad the kids liked the names. I know how the one child felt about not being able to find her name...My friend Rayna has the same problem that's why I made her a Name Plate, Name Puzzle, and a Keychain...her and her sister Alysha (made same items for her also) should receive them tomorrow. Can't wait to here from them.

KtownScroller · 06-22-2009, 11:16 AM

Came out nice George! That's an interesting paint job. I like it!

gaksdal · 06-22-2009, 03:09 PM

That looks great, thanks for showing us.

Greg

06-21-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,257	tree puzzle finished I finally found Sue Griffith's tree puzzle that I cut out in April. Buried it beneath a pile of patterns in the shop sometime this spring and it emerged after I cleaned up following the delivery of the 12 name puzzles friday. The kids loved them and so did the parents. One girl was overwhelmed because her name is never found on personalized items in stores so this was the first time she had ever had her name on a personal item. Back to the tree puzzle. I had cut it from 3/4 poplar with a #5 skip tooth blade(I think) and I used acrylic craft paint and spray shellac to finish it yesterday. As usual, all criticisms and comments are gratefully appreciated. george tree puzzle.jpg __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

06-21-2009, 06:14 PM	#2
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,926	Congrats on the graduation project George!No criticisms here on the tree.It turned out great! and only took two months to make! Jerry __________________ Work your fingers to the bone, and what do you get? Boney fingers.....Boney fingers.....

06-21-2009, 10:46 PM	#4
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 2,396	Well done with the names George and a nice job on the tree puzzle too. That's really neat! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

06-22-2009, 02:22 AM	#7
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,717	Absolutely stunning paint job on the tree. It almost looks three d in the photo. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

06-22-2009, 02:33 AM	#8
trekinator Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 477	Hey George, Nice Job on the tree... When I did mine I used pine and stained the trunk and branches it looked a little more real with the grain and all but I couldn't find the right colors for the leaves. Your paint job is awesome all the way around!!! Nice work and like sue says...if you decide to give it to somebody make sure you take a picture of it and include it as well...otherwise it could take them a lifetime to figure it out for sharing your work...I always enjoy seeing it. Rick P.S. Oh yeah I'm glad the kids liked the names. I know how the one child felt about not being able to find her name...My friend Rayna has the same problem that's why I made her a Name Plate, Name Puzzle, and a Keychain...her and her sister Alysha (made same items for her also) should receive them tomorrow. Can't wait to here from them. __________________ Thank GOD for everything You Have, and HE will provide everything you need. Member Of The Scrollsaw Association Of The World www.rccraftworks.com

06-21-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
Jan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 309	Very nice! I'm working up the nerve to make that puzzle. I'm reasonably sure I can cut it out.........not the least bit sure I could put it together! Jan

06-22-2009, 12:17 AM	#5
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 3,578	Very nice tree puzzle George. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

06-22-2009, 01:03 AM	#6
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,639	I like the way you painted it. Nice graduation of colors.

06-22-2009, 11:16 AM	#9
KtownScroller <<< Member >>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,777	Came out nice George! That's an interesting paint job. I like it! __________________ -- Rick --

06-22-2009, 03:09 PM	#10
gaksdal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S.E. GA. Posts: 135	That looks great, thanks for showing us. Greg __________________ Greg S.E. Ga. http://www.joesawdust.com

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