Now complete - My first Intarsia project

[tbphotos]

38 pieces of Ebony, Walnut, and Oak. Finished size is 16"x13.5". The toenails and nose were painted because I could not find any wood dark enough for that. The mouth line and whiskers were burned. A 'No-No' I realize that, but that's the way I did this one.

[toolbeltman]

Very nice work Trev....thanks for sharing

[Clayton717]

very nice, I've use a woodburner to burn details into a couple of my intarsia's, one being the pheasant. A real dark I use is Wenge. If you can get it, it's black when finished and very hard. It a little pricey though.

[mikesscrollsaw]

Looks great!

 

Look at wenge wood it's black and should be dark enough for toe nails

[tbphotos]

Thanks for the info on Wenge. I'll try and find some.

[Oges]

Great work on that Trevor, I hope to complete an intarsia one day

[grampa]

Thats great Trev,I bet you get hooked now........Paul

[amazingkevin]

What a fantastic quality job you've done to this dobe, trevor.so realistic in everyway.I especially like the true to life colored wood you chose.this one stand alone as the best of the month intarsia here at ssv if my opion counts,lol!You got a knack for getting things right on the money.I,m anxious to see the next piece of work your going to do.This ones hot!

Great job sir!

[tbphotos]

Thanks, all of you, for your kind comments. Kevin, you've made me blush with your kind words. Yes, Grandpa, I think I'm hooked on intarsia and wanting to start another intarsia project in the next few days. I received an email yesterday from a total (lady) stranger who saw my blog. She has been scrolling for years and she also teaches scroll saw seminars at my local Lee Valley store. I asked her to let me know when she's doing another seminar, as I'm wanting to attend. Have a great Super Bowl weekend y'all.