Popular Post Old Joe Posted April 29 Popular Post Report Posted April 29 (edited) I did this one last year, (before life interrupted my craft endeavors),but I don’t think I shared it here. It started with the Treehouse pattern by Charles Hand, but I changed it up and it morphed into a bit more. I decided to use solid African Rosewood instead of Baltic Birch and to make the tree considerably larger. As shown in the pictures, I did a recessed cut, added the girl in the swing, the little birdhouse,and backed it in 1/4” Baltic Birch with the various inlays. I carved the bark into the entire tree, even the tiny branches, and added the knothole. I am now learning pyrography and when I get more comfortable , I plan to add a little more detail to the backboard. Edited April 29 by Old Joe Errors in grammar. Charlie E, MarieC, TexasDIY and 19 others 15 7 Quote
jerry walters Posted April 29 Report Posted April 29 WHOA!!! Such artistic ability. Outstanding. Jerry Quote
Old Joe Posted April 29 Author Report Posted April 29 46 minutes ago, jerry walters said: WHOA!!! Such artistic ability. Outstanding. Jerry Thanks, Jerry. That one took a minute. I wanted to add more inlay, but I chickened out. Quote
MarieC Posted April 30 Report Posted April 30 Sweet! l love all the creativity to such a happy fun piece of art. Old Joe 1 Quote
barb.j.enders Posted April 30 Report Posted April 30 I saw this were ever it was you posted it. It is a stunning piece. Old Joe 1 Quote
Old Joe Posted April 30 Author Report Posted April 30 21 minutes ago, barb.j.enders said: I saw this were ever it was you posted it. It is a stunning piece. I had posted it on another blog last year, but I don’t think I put it up on here. Thanks! Quote
Scrappile Posted April 30 Report Posted April 30 Wonderful Piece. Great scrolling and artwork. Old Joe 1 Quote
Dan Posted April 30 Report Posted April 30 That is beautiful! I love al the action in it. How big is the finished project? Old Joe 1 Quote
Old Joe Posted May 1 Author Report Posted May 1 19 hours ago, Dan said: That is beautiful! I love al the action in it. How big is the finished project? Thanks, Dan. The outer dimensions are 10”x20”. As to the action, I did all of the inlay totally freehand, basically drawing with my blade. I wanted to add more, but chickened out, fearing I would screw it up. I am practicing pyrography and when I gain more skill and confidence with it, I have some ideas I would like to add. Quote
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