First time using "Live Edge Cherry"

[Blaughn]

I wanted to scroll this verse in plaques for my two college age Grandsons.  My daughter has it hanging in her office and the boys have remarked that they like the verse but that the plaque treatment is too "Girly" for them.  These are cut from a single "generous" 4-quarters blank of live-edge cherry yielding 4 blanks roughly 3/8" thick.  The four were then edge squared, planed and joined as a single piece - backed by 1'2" birch ply.  They are "drying" after a coat of Danish oil and I will apply Shellac when they are ready.

 

 

Edited September 10, 2024 by Blaughn

[rjweb]

An excellent job, RJ

[Bill WIlson]

Nicely done.  I've said many times that text is one of the hardest things to scroll well, especially fonts such as what are in that pattern.  You did an excellent job!

[barb.j.enders]

Well done.

[Jim McDonald]

2 hours ago, Bill WIlson said:

Nicely done.  I've said many times that text is one of the hardest things to scroll well, especially fonts such as what are in that pattern.  You did an excellent job!

I'm with Bill. Text of any type is nerve wracking since there is zero tolerance.

You captured it well on some good looking stock.

[Joe W.]

Outstanding job!  2up.

[Blaughn]

I am considering cutting serrations into the sides to give a broken log appearance.  My bride of 54 summers says no.  Hmmmmmmm

[Bill WIlson]

13 minutes ago, Blaughn said:

I am considering cutting serrations into the sides to give a broken log appearance.  My bride of 54 summers says no.  Hmmmmmmm

That's harder to do than it seems.  Usually it comes off looking contrived.  Also you don't have a lot of extra length to work with.  I would leave it as is.  Would hate to risk spoiling what is very nice work.

[Jim McDonald]

1 hour ago, Blaughn said:

I am considering cutting serrations into the sides to give a broken log appearance.  My bride of 54 summers says no.  Hmmmmmmm

Another vote for leave it alone. 

[Blaughn]

Thank you!  Your input is valuable to me.  Besides, my bride of 54 summers thinks I should "leave it as is......"   

[Tbow388]

I think they look great and have the best message.

 

[MarieC]

Beautiful work in many ways!

[heppnerguy]

Sometimes the guys think everything should be bold to be masculine, they will get over that once they get married and start having a family. Personally I think they are perfect as they are and they should be very grateful they have someone that is will to give them things they made and some day they will cherish it just because you made it just for them. Beautifully done. 

Dick

heppnerguy