Intarsia or Segmentation? Neither!

[FrankEV]

This is a Teddy Bear drop-in type Puzzle for my Lady’s new grandson.  The pattern was loosely adapted from a Bruce Worthington Intarsia pattern titled ‘Teddy' that was reduced to only ten (10) individual pieces.  The puzzle was cut with a Pegas #5 Skip tooth blade from ¾” thick premium pine, starting with one very small drill hole at an intersection so the remaining 10” x 13” wood could be utilized as the puzzle holder.  A 1/8” thick BB Ply backer was applied to the back of the holder, the bottom edge of the holder was beveled at 30 degrees, and the holder was then attached to a ¾” x 11” x 5” thick base to create a tilted-back-stand-up display.  The Holder was left natural.  Each piece was sanded smooth with their edges slightly eased, had an Air Brush Acrylic Sealer/Primer applied, and was then painted with an Air Brush using Air Brush Acrylic paints.   The holder and each individual piece was protected with multiple spray coats of a hard, durable, non-toxic application of a Clear Gloss Acrylic Finish.  Only wish I had a #7 or #9 blade for a slightly looser fit.

Comments and critiques allways Welcome.

 

[Denny Knappen]

That sure is a mighty fine project.  On puzzles for little hands, I use a #7.

[preprius]

Frank,

Very well done. 

It look like you were thoughtful of the backer grain.  It looks pretty close to bears nose, and grain lines that flows with the curves of the bear.   Good job.   That part of grain observation is intarsia. Segmentation is for sure seen, but the painting kinda covers up the intent of displaying grain in segmentation. 

Does this puzzle need to be assembled bottom up?  This adds a teaching moment to the kiddos that other puzzles don't have. 

Ok, now for some humor.  Why did you cut off the bears paws?  A little touch of wheres waldo with the colored scarf. 

This demonstrats your having fun with this scrowsaw ability. You make it look so easy and smooth. Even during recovery from hand surgury.

Me.

Mark Eason

[FrankEV]

1 hour ago, preprius said:

...Does this puzzle need to be assembled bottom up?... You make it look so easy and smooth. Even during recovery from hand surgury.

Assembly from Bottom up not necessirily, but that seems to be the easiest approach.  For me I can start with the body, but for a small child it would be dificult.

This was simple cutting so when the big bulky bandage got removed I was able to cut this without agravating the thumb.  The rest was easy sanding and painting. No problems with keeping the thumb out of the way.

[daveww1]

nice job

[rjweb]

Another excellent piece, RJ

[wombatie]

Great puzzle for little hands.  Terrific adaptation.

Marg

[barb.j.enders]

Great job Frank.  

I guess I missed this first time around.