Dave Monk Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 This is the first time that I have ever scrolled dark wood and put a light background behind it. The lettering is too small to be able to read it well. I used 1/4 walnut plywood with a Baltic birch backer. Live and learn. dave neptun, don watson, MTCowpoke22 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 This is the first time that I have ever scrolled dark wood and put a light background behind it. The lettering is too small to be able to read it well. I used 1/4 walnut plywood with a Baltic birch backer. Live and learn. dave What a scroller you've become .I'm amazed at all you've done and continue to be impressed with all your full blown skills you use everyday like it was childs play..!!!!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Old Joe and Dave Monk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Kevin, I've got a long ways to go. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Dave, Go ahead and brag. You earned the right! jery Dave Monk, GrampaJim and vykus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Great work, Dave, I really like that statement on the plaque. God Bless! Spirithorse Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks great Dave, brag away. Len Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 It is still worth bragging about, I like it, plus I love the words. Well done. Marg Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Dave it looks Awesome.I have been Scrolling for over 12 yrs, I'm still learning.I to Love the Statement. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Dave i like that. It is nothing to be ashamed of in fact it is very good. So you take the lessons learned and apply them for the next one and it will be even better. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul hd Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Great work Dave. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks for all the nice comments. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 You have skills Dave!.........Nice work ! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just like a butterfly,,, Awesome job converting that wood Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Simply a beautiful plaque and phrase. Thanks Dave. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 that sure is nice, great job Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 The plaque is very nice, Dave. No matter how long we have been scrolling, we are still learning. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Dave, that looks great. Sometimes it is hard to decide on the backer to use when you do dark wood. It always makes me stop and think about what I am trying to have show. You did a great job on it. like it. jim penquin Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Good bragging Dave, great work. Roly Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Great cutting. I had to work to read it, but I think it is more because of the picture lighting than the actual piece. Nothing wrong with dark with light background. Got to mix things up once in a while! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 An all round great job, the words are excellent. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birchbark Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 I think it looks great. But yeah, darker background would work best i think. That's tried and true. What were you thinking when you tried something new!! Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 This is the first time that I have ever scrolled dark wood and put a light background behind it. The lettering is too small to be able to read it well. I used 1/4 walnut plywood with a Baltic birch backer. Live and learn. dave I really like the look. Great scroll work. Can I ask where the pattern came from? My wife loves butterflies and that would make a great gift when she retires next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Nice work Dave thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Thanks again for all the comments. I thought I would try dark wood because I thought the outline of the butterfly would look best if it would be dark. The lettering is small enough that it is hard to read unless you are straight on. I have an idea for next time I do it. Make the butterfly dark the wording light. The backer behind the butterfly light and black behind the lettering. I found the butterfly clip art on line and I designed the rest. Would be happy to shard the pattern. dave Edited June 1, 2016 by Dave Monk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Things don't always come out as we hoped it might. But experimenting with different ideas can be very rewarding, because we learn from doing. And every now and then it becomes a discovery that opens a new door to many new and fun items as a result of the surprise outcome.. I love your experimenting and you have come up with some splendid things as a result. Keep up great work, Dave, we all enjoy your posts and inputs Dick heppnerguy Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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