Cross backgrounds - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

BernieT67 · 05-03-2009, 08:57 PM

First let me say this is the first time I've attempted to post pictures (hope this works)
Anyway --
I've stack cut 3 of Sue Mey's crosses and mounted them on different backgrounds.
The backgrounds make them look completly different. I asked the wife and a few friends which background was preferred and nobody agreed.

SO thought I'd ask people who also like to cut.
Let me know (I if you can see them.)

THANKS!
Bernie

Max · 05-03-2009, 10:39 PM

Hey, Bernie. I like them all. But I really like the ones that have the background a little larger than the detail. You did a great job. As for the colors, the darker colors make the details stand out a bit more. I cut one of Sue's crosses and enjoyed it, but when I stacked three 1/8" baltic birch I burned some tighter areas. Next time, I'll put some packing tape over the pattern. Again, you did very well and thanks for sharing.

miniwoodworker · 05-03-2009, 11:19 PM

Beautiful work!

I like the larger background pieces best. IMHO it shows off the scrollwork better. And, since my favorite color is green, bet you can guess which ones I liked best of all.

After seeing your work, I'm gonna steal it. :-) I cut the Victorian Fretwork cross in SWC #34. Cut the background to match. You've made me want to cut it again and put a wider green background behind it.

minowevie · 05-04-2009, 12:00 AM

Me too. your friend Evie

jim_mex · 05-04-2009, 01:05 AM

Really nice work Bernie

I also go with the larger background and although I'm really into green on most things I tend to prefer blue for religious themes, maybe a shade lighter than you have used, because blue is generally accepted as being a very peaceful colour and imparts a good aura to such themes

Wood Dog · 05-04-2009, 01:18 AM

Welcome to the forum Bernie......love to see project pictures, thanks for posting.
My choice would be larger background and dark colors, but they all look great.

Burdez · 05-04-2009, 01:26 AM

Bernie:
I think they all look good it is very good to have differant back grounds as everybody has differant tastes espeacialy if you are going to sell them
a dirrerant color background can completely change the appearance of a cutting
Just my 1 1/4 cents worth
Erssel

Cutting Cathy · 05-04-2009, 02:40 AM

Ok, I'm going to be the odd man out!! My favorite is the dark background with the almost white detailed overlay same size. The second cross in the first picture. It draws my eyes to the design. Nice job on the cutting!!

trekinator · 05-04-2009, 03:54 AM

Hey Bernie,
I really like them all, but if I had to narrow it down to one color...BLUE would be my choice. I also like the oversized background as well.
You did a great job on all of them!!!

for sharing
Rick

dragyn · 05-04-2009, 10:37 AM

All of them are great! To pick choices, Pic #1 I would choose Cross #1, Pic #2 Cross #3, and in Pic #3, Cross #3. That is just the way I chose them and it happened that way.

05-04-2009, 01:05 AM	#5
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 2,368	Really nice work Bernie I also go with the larger background and although I'm really into green on most things I tend to prefer blue for religious themes, maybe a shade lighter than you have used, because blue is generally accepted as being a very peaceful colour and imparts a good aura to such themes __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

05-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#6
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,914	Welcome to the forum Bernie......love to see project pictures, thanks for posting. My choice would be larger background and dark colors, but they all look great. __________________ WD

05-04-2009, 02:40 AM	#8
Cutting Cathy Proud Grandma Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 643	Ok, I'm going to be the odd man out!! My favorite is the dark background with the almost white detailed overlay same size. The second cross in the first picture. It draws my eyes to the design. Nice job on the cutting!! __________________ Cathy in NE "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Anonymous

05-04-2009, 03:54 AM	#9
trekinator Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 475	Hey Bernie, I really like them all, but if I had to narrow it down to one color...BLUE would be my choice. I also like the oversized background as well. You did a great job on all of them!!! for sharing Rick __________________ Thank GOD for everything You Have, and HE will provide everything you need. Member Of The Scrollsaw Association Of The World www.rccraftworks.com

05-04-2009, 10:37 AM	#10
dragyn Local Goofball! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,011	All of them are great! To pick choices, Pic #1 I would choose Cross #1, Pic #2 Cross #3, and in Pic #3, Cross #3. That is just the way I chose them and it happened that way. __________________ Dragyn (Oh my! Another Mike! ) It's a good thing my head is attached to my ... ... Has anyone seen my head?!?

05-03-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
Max Dismembered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Independence, Ky Posts: 445	Hey, Bernie. I like them all. But I really like the ones that have the background a little larger than the detail. You did a great job. As for the colors, the darker colors make the details stand out a bit more. I cut one of Sue's crosses and enjoyed it, but when I stacked three 1/8" baltic birch I burned some tighter areas. Next time, I'll put some packing tape over the pattern. Again, you did very well and thanks for sharing. __________________ Dan ___________________________________ "Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again." --L. Frank Baum, author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"

05-03-2009, 11:19 PM	#3
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 496	Beautiful work! I like the larger background pieces best. IMHO it shows off the scrollwork better. And, since my favorite color is green, bet you can guess which ones I liked best of all. After seeing your work, I'm gonna steal it. :-) I cut the Victorian Fretwork cross in SWC #34. Cut the background to match. You've made me want to cut it again and put a wider green background behind it. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

05-04-2009, 12:00 AM	#4
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,297	Me too. your friend Evie

05-04-2009, 01:26 AM	#7
Burdez Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I'm an American living in San Miguel De Allende Mexico Posts: 1,164	Bernie: I think they all look good it is very good to have differant back grounds as everybody has differant tastes espeacialy if you are going to sell them a dirrerant color background can completely change the appearance of a cutting Just my 1 1/4 cents worth Erssel

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