Popular Post scrollntole Posted October 24, 2018 Popular Post Report Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) I'm not trying to brag, but there is a story to this latest project of mine that I wanted to share. Looking at the project you may recognize that the top half is a beautiful pattern done by one of our colleagues - Dan (nickname Fish) - done in 2006. I saved it and always wanted to scroll it. Then somewhere along the line I found a picture (see second picture - I'm 99% sure it's in the public domain) that made me remember the effort by Dan. When I saw the second picture my mind raced on - I just see so much symbolism in both, on many levels, and the thought of the two together was the inspiration I needed. Since I don't have the skills to make a pattern I asked Dan if would. Indeed he did, and what you see is the result. To me this is very eye-catching because of the multiple topics of symbolism expressed. So kudos to Dan for creating the patterns, and I got a real kick out of doing this project. Welcome your constructive comments.... Vin p.s. -- It is done on 1/4" Ash; I used Teak Oil to enhance the color and the grain, and finished it with a beeswax / polish combination. Edited October 24, 2018 by scrollntole Macman, John B, Fish and 8 others 11 Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 24, 2018 Report Posted October 24, 2018 Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing this with us DW scrollntole 1 Quote
wombatie Posted October 25, 2018 Report Posted October 25, 2018 I love it. It is very thought provoking, isn't it? Excellent work. Marg scrollntole 1 Quote
John B Posted October 25, 2018 Report Posted October 25, 2018 Nice piece Vin. I like things that make you think. scrollntole 1 Quote
Fish Posted October 25, 2018 Report Posted October 25, 2018 Great work, I really like the wood you used. scrollntole 1 Quote
Dave Monk Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Sure makes you stop and think. scrollntole 1 Quote
Retired Scroller Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Very nice work! Love the wood tone. Quote
scrollntole Posted December 2, 2018 Author Report Posted December 2, 2018 OK - as a follow up -- despite how enthusiastic I was - am - about doing this project, and my expectations of how people would react at the various craft fairs I go too --- well, Not a Single Customer picked up on the symbolism that I see !!! Talk about deflation (and a good laugh too). If I point it out to anyone ( God - Man, Man - Machine) then they get it, but not on their own. Turns out that the robotic hand doesn't look robotic enough. The mechanical arm just doesn't do it. We laugh every time I point it our to folks -- a good laugh, a fun moment. If I ever do it again I'll make that robotic hand look more "mechanical' somehow... So, just wanted to share my experience with it... have a great Holiday everyone! Vin Quote
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