meflick Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Here is my version of the 3-D Nativity Scene from the Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts Winter 2016 (Issue 65) magazine. The original pattern is by Sue Mey and the one in the magazine was cut by our own Rolf. I wanted to modify it somewhat so I could add a battery operated votive candle behind it to "light" up the scene. In order to do that, I added a base to it and added a cutout to the base for the candle to sit in. In hindsight, I would have liked to have found a slightly taller candle to add more "light" higher up behind the halo its self. With my hubby's suggestion as to how best to adhere it all together, I "pegged" the stable to the base and then adhered the scene to the stable with some small pegs behind to set it off slightly from the stable a little more. In order to get the "depth" away from the stable like I wanted, it would have probably been better to have cut two full parts of the scene its self and adhered together for more depth. I didn't so I just cut an additional star when I decided I wanted to have more depth. I considered leaving the star open for the light to shine through and I might if I had a taller candle to help lift the light up there.. Thanks for looking and overlooking the newbie mistakes you may see in my cutting. I was able to get it done and gave it to my mother-in-law in the week before she passed. To her it was a work of art and I hope it brought her some love and peace when she looked at it. I forget which woods I used. Think it was cedar for the stable and baltic birch plywood for the nativity, unsure of the base, it was some scrap hubby had laying around in the shop so could have been most anything. Edited January 12, 2017 by meflick lawson56, New Guy, blights69 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Very nice that'll be a good one for next year. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Like I said on the other forum, beautiful work. The fourth picture is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I like it too, but maybe it would be better to put the light in the star shining down. Just a suggestion to try. It might be better, or not. Charley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Beautiful work Melanie! I'm sure your M I L appreciated it as much as we do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Very nice.love the improvements you made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 This is the first piece that I have seen you post. If you have posted others, I have missed them.. Nicely done, I love the changes you made. your work is as good as expected it would be Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 That is very nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is the first piece that I have seen you post. If you have posted others, I have missed them.. Nicely done, I love the changes you made. your work is as good as expected it would be Dick heppnerguy Yes Dick i've been waiting for some of her work to show up too.Her post on others work are the best so i was anticipating the same to reflect in her work.No complaints here! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Here is my version of the 3-D Nativity Scene from the Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts Winter 2016 (Issue 65) magazine. The original pattern is by Sue Mey and the one in the magazine was cut by our own Rolf. I wanted to modify it somewhat so I could add a battery operated votive candle behind it to "light" up the scene. In order to do that, I added a base to it and added a cutout to the base for the candle to sit in. In hindsight, I would have liked to have found a slightly taller candle to add more "light" higher up behind the halo its self. With my hubby's suggestion as to how best to adhere it all together, I "pegged" the stable to the base and then adhered the scene to the stable with some small pegs behind to set it off slightly from the stable a little more. In order to get the "depth" away from the stable like I wanted, it would have probably been better to have cut two full parts of the scene its self and adhered together for more depth. I didn't so I just cut an additional star when I decided I wanted to have more depth. I considered leaving the star open for the light to shine through and I might if I had a taller candle to help lift the light up there.. Thanks for looking and overlooking the newbie mistakes you may see in my cutting. I was able to get it done and gave it to my mother-in-law in the week before she passed. To her it was a work of art and I hope it brought her some love and peace when she looked at it. I forget which woods I used. Think it was cedar for the stable and baltic birch plywood for the nativity, unsure of the base, it was some scrap hubby had laying around in the shop so could have been most anything. IMG_3101.JPG IMG_3102.JPG IMG_3105A.png IMG_3106.JPG Well i see your no stranger to scrolling .Well done grasshopper.The gift to mother in law will be in your thoughts forever.I too gave a gift to a man of God that died shortly after.No greater satisfaction on my part to have done so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nicely done Mel, I'm sure it would have given your MIL some peace of mind. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Very nice Mel. There are no newbie mistakes in the eye of the recipient because they do only see the love that was put into a project. We are our own worst critics - I know I am my own. Again Nice cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 That is so nice Melanie, I love it. You did a terrific job. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 VEry nice work!I don't know if it would help with the lighting or not but, it would be easy to try, Just temporarily tape or hot glue a piece of aluminum foil to the roof portion to see if the light will reflect downward off of that. It wouldn't help send any light into the star but, may add more light to the top portion of the rest of the cutting. I'm thinking maybe a piece of aluminum foil about 1 1/2 inches wide with a small fold to attach it to the roof so it is still hidden behind the wood. Anyway, your cutting and modifications are excellent. Thanks for sharing and God Bless!Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Like it a lot, great job. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Very nice Mel thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Mel,it is Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nice work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is the first piece that I have seen you post. If you have posted others, I have missed them.. Nicely done, I love the changes you made. your work is as good as expected it would be Dick heppnerguy Hi Dick. Yes, I had posted some other pieces I did. Several of my Intarsia pieces were in the Intarsia category. A few other fretwork/scroll sawing pieces I had shared probably while you were away on your extended vacation before the holidays. Most all of them that I have shared are also up in my Gallery. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten done as much as I would have liked. Had great plans for some holiday gifts but didn't get there as I already shared. Now, I need to get motivated and get back out to the shop and work on some more. I have several Intarsia pieces cut out - need to do the sanding on them. Thanks everyone for your kind comments and words of wisdom. It is thanks to all of you who share and post here that I even got brave enough to give this type of scrollwork a try. I learn so much from each of you who give advice, share your own projects, and ask questions. I appreciate you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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