RFK48 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 This is my first shot at a portrait, I have a lot to learn but it was fun. The area around the eye on the left was supposed to have more wood there but it came off while I was cutting it. I need to learn what to cut first so this doesn't happen again. This was also my first time trying spiral blades, I used a #4 to start but switched to a 2/0 about half way through just to see the results. this is a J. Lawson pattern from the pattern section. lawson56, amazingkevin, bronx and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Excellent first attempt at a portrait !......First rule ..do not point out any mistakes, chances are we can't see them.....I assume this is Mr. Cagney .....Good work ! Fab4 and GPscroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 S.S. is totally correct; we see our mistakes that everyone else misses! Also Very good first try! I am not that brave yet; may eventually give it a try; when I get my DW-#788; back among the living. Way to hard to get in holes on the Porter-Cable I am using now. DeenaKay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Looks good. Those spiral blades can be a bugger. On my portraits I like to use 1/4" or 1/8". dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 This is my first shot at a portrait, I have a lot to learn but it was fun. The area around the eye on the left was supposed to have more wood there but it came off while I was cutting it. I need to learn what to cut first so this doesn't happen again. This was also my first time trying spiral blades, I used a #4 to start but switched to a 2/0 about half way through just to see the results. this is a J. Lawson pattern from the pattern section. Excellent job! Your work looks that of an aged professional scroller,Keep your work coming ,I'm impressed :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Robert, for a first timer, it's an outstanding bit of cutting. Scrolling Steve was right, keep your boo-boos to yourself unless aked about one. You may know it's there, but, why does everyone else need to know. Especially, if it turns out as good as this one did. Len heppnerguy and GPscroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Robert you will find that not even the portrait designer will notice the mistake, it will only be yourself that knows. Great first try, you did a fantastic job. Marg Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country girl Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK48 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Excellent first attempt at a portrait !......First rule ..do not point out any mistakes, chances are we can't see them.....I assume this is Mr. Cagney .....Good work ! Yes, Mr Cagney it is. I know this rule but for some reason I feel I have to point out my mistakes before they are found. I will keep trying not to break this rule. Thank you. S.S. is totally correct; we see our mistakes that everyone else misses! Also Very good first try! I am not that brave yet; may eventually give it a try; when I get my DW-#788; back among the living. Way to hard to get in holes on the Porter-Cable I am using now. Thank you. You should try it, it is fun. Looks good. Those spiral blades can be a bugger. On my portraits I like to use 1/4" or 1/8". dave Thank you. The spiral blades weren't as bad as I thought they would be, but ti takes getting used to. I used 1/2" just because I have some pieces laying around. Some time this week I am going to order 1/4" and 1/8" BB from Ocooch. Excellent job! Your work looks that of an aged professional scroller,Keep your work coming ,I'm impressed :thumbs: :thumbs: Thank you very much. Robert, for a first timer, it's an outstanding bit of cutting. Scrolling Steve was right, keep your boo-boos to yourself unless aked about one. You may know it's there, but, why does everyone else need to know. Especially, if it turns out as good as this one did. Len Thank you. I will try harder to keep my mistakes to myself. Robert you will find that not even the portrait designer will notice the mistake, it will only be yourself that knows. Great first try, you did a fantastic job. Marg Thank you. Good job Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Off to a great start. If pieces break out, it is possible (well not always, but often) to put them back in from the back, using CA glue and it is unnoticeable from the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK48 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Off to a great start. If pieces break out, it is possible (well not always, but often) to put them back in from the back, using CA glue and it is unnoticeable from the front. Thank you. I will keep that in mind. Would Aileens glue work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I have never tried it, but probably. The reason I use CA glue is it dries in second, if you squirt it with activator, and you don't have to sit and hold the piece in place but for a very short time. I also use it if I have a very fragile piece that is barely hanging on. I will put some glue on the back to support it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 First off, well done on the portrait, especially for a first attempt and first experience with spiral blades. I think you will find that using thinner BB plywood will make cutting portraits more enjoyable. Use the smallest spiral blades that are practical. It will give you the most control of the cut and help preserve those very delicate details that portraits are known for. You could use Aileene's Tacky Glue for the fix on that piece, mainly because the wood is thick enough to give you a little larger gluing surface. If you were trying to repair something in 1/8" or 1/4" thick stock, the CA glue would be a better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Great work, very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Looks great to me thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Great work, especially first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I know it makes one feel poorly when you work so hard on a piece and a part breaks off. Everyone who has done some cutting on delicate pieces have most likely run into that problem, I know I have, more than once. I see those as learning experiences and a wake up for the next piece I am cutting. I too would use thinner wood for portraits and take your time. Your piece looks really great. It will be fun when you have done several prortraits and realize how much you have accomplished as you go. Nice job here Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK48 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks everybody for the encouragement and compliments, they will go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenie Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Great job for first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Looks great to me. As noted, i don't see any mistakes. Thanks for sharing your photo and insight. As a newbie, I like hearing and seeing other's work and learning about blades and such. Thanks to everyone who gave "food for thought" - "tips and tricks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Good for you Robert pointing out a mishap in your cutting of a portrait that for being your first portrait turned out fabulous. We are all here to learn from one another. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thank RFK48.You did an Awesome job! .We love seeing our work cut & posted.Thanks again. Sorry it took me so long to see it.I wasn't here yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronx Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Great work and thanks for posting your work. When people post their work and state an imperfection is at hand then advise is given this is where I learn the most from the Village. I take all the advise store it away to be used at a later date. Once again thanks for sharing your art and thanks to all that shed light to what the artist may thinks is an imperfection. Ciao Bronx Edited August 18, 2016 by bronx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Great job. I don't see any mistakes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Looks great, looking at it, wouldn't know it was your first one. Well done! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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