Three Charles Dearing 'Optical Illusion' patterns

[Frank Pellow]

On 11/18/2024 at 6:31 PM, Frank Pellow said:

I've shown the 'Wire Frame Rings' illusion to several people and everyone seems to be quite intrigued by it.  The other two pieces get little attention.

I've noted more interest in 'Wire Frame Rings' than just about any scroll-saw work that I have ever done (and I've done a LOT).  It's popular enough that I decided to make at least two more.  The original was done using 6mm thick  Baltic Birch plywood.  This time, I'm using 3mm thick plywood and stack-cutting them.

 

I've now completed and framed these:

Note that I used light blue rather than mauve as the third colour this time.  I prefer the mauve but the other three people I asked all prefer the light blue.  I think that I like the very distressed treatment that I gave the frames -but I'm not certain.

I'm going to be a weekend guest during the next two weekends and I will take these along as "hostest gifts". 

I expect to be cutting several more 'Wire Frame Rings' in the near future.

 

[heppnerguy]

Very impressive and interesting projects. Lots of work and care is in these and they are amazing. An inspiration to anyone that might enjoy trying some intricate scroll projects. I like them a lot.

Dick

Heppnerguy

[Mike Crosa]

Very nice work. Wish I had the patience.

[rjweb]

Excellent craftsmanship, RJ

[OCtoolguy]

Beautiful work. You managed to do the finish work that I never seem to get done. I commend you.

[Hawk]

Amazing and inspirational work. Guess I'll be heading to Charles website and get some patterns!