Thought I would never finish.

[hawkeye10]

I have made a few other little things but this is my first real scroll saw project and it has taken me it seems for ever. Sawing it out was easy compared to the finishing. I do think I am going to put it on a base so it will be not so easy to break. I would like your opinion on how to finish the base. I could leave it natural or paint it white or green even red or what ever. Thanks

 

I still need to buy the reins so Santa can drive the reindeer.  

 

[Scrolling Steve]

That is awesome !....The finishing , staining or painting, are always my least favorite part of any project....Well done !

[MTCowpoke22]

Looks great!

[Phantom Scroller]

I would get a live edge base and varnish it. Great looking sleigh and deer.    Roly

[hawkeye10]

I would get a live edge base and varnish it. Great looking sleigh and deer.    Roly

That is a good idea Roly. Thanks

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very very nicely done.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[Rockytime]

That's a great project. I like the painted. Makes it more Christmasy. Children love color.

[hawkeye10]

That's a great project. I like the painted. Makes it more Christmasy. Children love color.

When it comes to Christmas my wife is still a child.

[Bill WIlson]

I like it.  I'm a sucker for just about anything Christmas.  For a base, I would consider making something that simulates a snowy landscape.  Maybe incorporate a couple pine trees in the background.  You could get really creative and use something like plaster of paris to give it some contour and dimension.  Maybe even add wheel and hoof tracks in the snow.  Just a thought.  Good luck, whichever way you go.

[Ron Johnson]

Very well done Don. For a base I would cut a ½" irregular shaped base, bevel the edges and a minimum 8" longer in front and back of sleigh and reindeer. For paint I would apply a while rock paint (available at craft stores).Add some reflective flakes while paint is wet. It makes the snow glitter. Hot glue sleigh and reindeer to base. For reins I've used gold glittering thread like material, again available at craft stores. Very effective. Other than that use your imagination. You'll create something beautiful.

[Lucky2]

Too cute!

Len

[dgman]

Way cool Don!

[Rolf]

Great job!

[amazingkevin]

I have made a few other little things but this is my first real scroll saw project and it has taken me it seems for ever. Sawing it out was easy compared to the finishing. I do think I am going to put it on a base so it will be not so easy to break. I would like your opinion on how to finish the base. I could leave it natural or paint it white or green even red or what ever. Thanks

 

I still need to buy the reins so Santa can drive the reindeer.  

 

I'm with you on finishing.But it sure brings out the best in everything finished

[Dave Monk]

That is as cute as a bugs ears. Super job! I like Ron's ideas. dave 

[lawson56]

Now that is just So Cool!!   Myself I would go with a White Base,A nice Snowy feel.

[hawkeye10]

Now that is just So Cool!!   Myself I would go with a White Base,A nice Snowy feel.

Bobby it's been a long time since we have had a white Christmas so I believe I will paint the base white.

[lawson56]

Cool.Same here.We haven't had one in Lawrence County in a few yrs either.

Edited October 13, 2016 by lawson56

[vykus]

Love the paint. I have been adding more to my projects lately too. I like a splash of color. 

[wombatie]

So cool.  IF you do paint the base it would have to be green (grass) or white (snow) or green and white but certainly not red.  Just my thoughts. 

 

Marg

[hawkeye10]

So cool.  IF you do paint the base it would have to be green (grass) or white (snow) or green and white but certainly not red.  Just my thoughts. 

 

Marg

I agree Marge.