Moose -My first attempt at segmentation

[Frank Pellow]

As my first try at segmentation I chose Sheila Landry's SLD229 'Moose Simple Segmentation.
 
The parts were cut from 8mm thick maple and I used 3mm think Baltic birch plywood as the backer. I usually make my own frames, but a (discontinued and for sale at 1/3 price)  commercial frame seemed quite appropriate for this, so I used it.  The fished piece can be seen in photo 05 below.
 
I was astounded at just how small some of the parts were.  They can be seen photo 02 below. 
 
Some of the parts, mostly the rocks, were rounded over using the files and sandpaper shown in photo 02 below.  I found it quite difficult to file the small parts.
 
For the most part, I followed Sheila's instructions for staining the parts using Saman water-based stains.  The major difference is that Sheila sort of left her moose suspended in the air whereas I placed mine in a meadow.  We have lots of moose near my home town of Hearst Ontario, and I often see them in a wet  meadow beside a lake.  .In photo 03, the staining is partly done and I am testing the placement of the pieces.  In photo 04 the staining has been completed and two coats of water-based varnish have been placed over the stain
 
I think of this piece as being "folk art" and I will likely hang it with pride in some building on Pellow's Island in Lake Pivabiska right in the middle of "moose country".

Edited January 19, 2016 by Frank Pellow

[Scrolling Steve]

Frank that turned out great !.....Love your use of color !.....Very nice !

[Ron Johnson]

You've done a fabulous job Frank for a first time segmentation project. Love the frame chosen.

[LarryEA]

An impressive piece. Especially the antlers.

[amazingkevin]

As my first try at segmentation I chose Sheila Landry's SLD229 'Moose Simple Segmentation.

 

The parts were cut from 8mm thick maple and I used 3mm think Baltic birch plywood as the backer. I usually make my own frames, but a (discontinued and for sale at1/3 price)  commercial frame seemed quite appropriate for this, so I used it.  The fished piece can be seen in photo 05 below.

 

I was astounded at just how small some of the parts were.  They can be seen photo 02 below. 

 

Some of the parts, mostly the rocks, were rounded over using the files and sandpaper shown in photo 02 below.  I found it quite difficult to file the small parts.

 

For the most part, I followed Sheila's instructions for staining the parts using Saman water-based stains.  The major difference is that Sheila sort of left her moose suspended in the air whereas I placed mine in a meadow.  We have lots of moose near my home town of Hearst Ontario, and I often see them in a meadow beside a lake.  .In photo 03, the staining is partly done and I am testing the placement of the pieces.  In photo 04 the staining has been completed and two coats of water-based varnish have been placed over the stain

 

I think of this piece as being "folk art" and I will likely hang it with pride in some building on Pellow's Island in Lake Pivabiska right in the middle of "moose country".

You homed right in on that one ! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

[Young_Scroller]

looks really good for your first segmentation, thanks for sharing

[lawson56]

Really your 1st time? Well you have done a Most Excellent job.    

[Frank Pellow]

Steve, Ron, Larry, Kevin, Joe, and Bobby, I thank you for your words of encouragement.

 

By the way, I have another frame like the once I used here.  I've spent some time looking for a pattern that is similar so that I can have a pair but, so far have not found anything.  I welcome suggestions. 

[wombatie]

Wow that turned out great.  You did a terrific job for your first one, there will be no holding you back now.

 

Marg

[woodduck]

Frank for your first attempt at segmentation that is very nice,looking forward to seeing more,I have found segmentation to be very addictive.& it is one of the main things that I do.Cheers Peter

[Malcolm161]

Thats a nice first effort and good colours used. Well done.  Can't wait to get my new scrollsaw and make a start on this intarsia.