Feet wetter

[jerrye]

Second real scroll saw project, unfinished as yet. Cut as a gift for in-laws, they love hummingbirds. Steve Good pattern, 1/4" BB, MG #1 blade.

Thinking about a brown acrylic paint thinned to a wash consistency for the fretwork, with the backer clear coated. Any other suggestions on finish? 

Edited December 27, 2018 by jerrye

[RabidAlien]

Excellently done!!!

 

Steve Good has a TON of awesome projects that'll help stretch your skills.  Although in the future, based on this...I don't think you are qualified to title your posts "getting my feet wet".    You've dove in head first and are swimming along just fine!!!

[daveww1]

very nice job

[ChelCass]

Beautiful, I think when I cut this I will paint it to bring out the birds and flowers.  Thanks for sharing.

[Phantom Scroller]

Great work can't go wrong with birds and flowers for presents. Roly

[amazingkevin]

Jerrye. I can't wait to see this one finished as i'd like to try this style too on my projects!!!

[penquin]

looks super, nice work.

jim

[Gordster]

Great job Jerry...

[smitty0312]

Beautiful piece......great talent and it shows! I want to see the finished product too.

[Scrappile]

You are no novice to the scroll saw.  That looks to be done by a seasoned scroller......!  Great work.

[Tomanydogs]

Second scroll saw project? Wow well done. I really like the project too. 

[jerrye]

Yes, this really is just the second patterned cutting I've done on a scroll saw. I did play around a bit before, but nothing significant.

Likely reasons for this is that I'm not afraid of getting my fingers near the blade combined with how I always have tested highly in manual dexterity. Also, a Jet saw using Pegas MG blades helps A LOT.

Unlikely reason is that I'm actually that good... I do appreciate y'alls encouragement!

Coming soon will be my first attempt at making a pattern from a pic and cutting a portrait for another friend.

Edited December 28, 2018 by jerrye

[jerrye]

Here it is. Craftsmart Espresso acrylic paint, mixed 1:1 with water, wiped on with a rag, then wiped off excess with a rag. I'm diggin' it!

Now all that's left is clearcoat everything, mount the fretwork to the backer, and affix the sawtooth hanger.

[Scrolling Steve]

You are off to a great start 

[wombatie]

Very nice, they will love it.

Marg   

[heppnerguy]

Very nicely done. I am anxious to see your portrait pattern and cutting. It sounds like you are loaded with talent and certainly not afraid to give things a whirl.

Dick

heppnerguy

[Toothpick]

Brilliant. My grandpa would love that. He watches humming birds out his living room window.