Crown of Thorns

[Insane Dust Maker]

Another beautiful Russ Beard pattern cut on 3mm Baltic Birch Ply using a Niqua #1 straight pin less blade. The finish it was soaked in BLO and Mineral mixture. I will be making a frame for this one as it’s a Gift to a very unsuspecting old lady in our parish.

On a personal note I have to curtail my cutting as I have been diagnosed with Macular Eye Generation, in a nutshell I’m losing my eyesight and I must reduce the strain I put on my eyes. The Ophthalmologist has suggested I use a paint of readers (he has given me the diopter strength) in combination with my illuminated magnifying lens, this is to assist the eye site as well as protect my spectacle's as I have scratched them before.

 

[rjweb]

Sorry to hear about your eye problem, this piece is beautiful, RJ

[Hudson River Rick]

So sorry to hear about your medical problem, you are an artist with the scroll saw.

GOD BLESS!

Rick

[Insane Dust Maker]

Thank You.

[daveww1]

awesome job

[Insane Dust Maker]

Thank You.

[red river]

I love your cuttings. They are generally very intricate, especially the African animals.

[Insane Dust Maker]

Thank you so much.

[heppnerguy]

I am so lucky so far with my health and lack of major problems. Sorry to hear you are going through yours. Your doctor seemed to find a great suggestion for you as this project turned our fabulous. Keep up the great job and be careful not to over due things.

Dick

heppnerguy

[DrPete]

RJ, beautiful work. Regarding spectacles etc. my Aunt had MD and there is a really nice Camera TV setup she used to do her needlepoint.

Might be worth looking into to help, maybe insurance will pay for it?

[Insane Dust Maker]

Thank you Dick, it comments like this that will keep me going.

[barb.j.enders]

Looking good.  Your projects are always amazing.

Sorry about the diagnosis.  Hopefully it is a very slow progression so you can keep on producing your art.