Another Celtic Cross **FINISHED **

[Hawk]

I'm still working on getting better with acrylic in my scroll projects.  This is one I'm working on now. Another pattern I got from a coloring book.  It's smaller only 6" across. Cutting from Canarywood, an upgrade from the ⅛" ply.

If you look closely at the pattern side you'll see where I had a bit of a break out compliments of my fat fingers. Oh well, I have the pieces so I believe I can make a good repair. 

Still plenty of cutting to do, but wanted to share progress so far.

Edited March 17, 2024 by Hawk

[Scrappile]

Looking good.  Canerywood is one of my favorites.  

[JJB]

I have never cut canary wood before. How was it?

 

[Hawk]

21 hours ago, JJB said:

I have never cut canary wood before. How was it?

 

About like hard maple for me. A unique smell but dust and cutting like hardwood 

[bobscroll]

Good piece of Celtic art, Your doing a great job there Chris, Thanks for showing, Bob

[Hawk]

Making progress,  only 1 more quadrant to cut then the perimeter. 

[Hawk]

Cross cut out, now on to the acrylic 

 

[bobscroll]

Hi Chris, It's looking good and neatly cut out, thanks for showing the photo's, Bob

[Hawk]

A bit more progress, first piece of acrylic cut and rough shaped. I wanted to show the process I do for this, ill glue this one in and let it set before moving on to the next.

 

[Scrappile]

Looking good.

[Hawk]

All the acrylic is cut and in place. Letting the glue set then clean up the glue strings and "shakey hand" slop. Attach the top piece, touch up sanding then done.

[Hawk]

Here is the end result.  A couple of things I learned on this one.

1, coloring book lines are NOT consistent,  I figured that out about a quarter of the way in cutting. 

2, using solid wood (canarywood in this case) is not good. A few pieces broke out while cutting. 

3, working on a "small" project is difficult!

So it was a good learning experience. 

[bobscroll]

Hi Chris, you've done a really nice job on your project, It will look great with the sun rays shining through! It was definitely worth the effort! Thank you for showing us all your great work, Bob