Two new Intarsia Projects

[trailfndr]

Been a busy week, First up is a Kathy Wise Sailboat Pattern.  Made with Poplar, Walnut, Bloodwood, Mahogany, Aspen, Maple, Oak, and Birch.  36 Pieces

Another Katy Wise pattern,  The Lovebirds.  While a small project at 11" x 11",  it was loaded with 65 pieces.  Used Poplar, Walnut, Aspen, Mahogany, and Aromatic Cedar

 

[Jim Finn]

Very  nice....  I like the lovebirds best.

[Clayton717]

excellent job on both. well done

[amazingkevin]

THAT RED COLORED WOOD IS SO BEAUTIYFUL  

[jesse]

beautiful job, Would like to know how to do that, but it look hard to do.

[heppnerguy]

Jesse, there are many intarsia tutorials on the internet. Google it, If you have a problem finding some just let me know and I will try to direct you. I would suggest that you start with a small number of pieces and go from there. It is surprisingly easy to do. I can send you a couple of easy patterns if you would like. Just let me know. go for it..

[wombatie]

They are both excellent, but I must admit I have fallen in love with the Lovebirds.  Very well done.

 

Marg

[trailfndr]

beautiful job, Would like to know how to do that, but it look hard to do.

Jesse,  its not difficult at all.  If you can control a scrollsaw, you can do intarsia.  You don't need any fancy tooling (lthough it can help) I started with just a saw, a benchtop belt sander, and sandpaper.  And I didn't start with a beginner pattern.  My first two pieces, were a 36" wingspan Eagle, with 962 pieces and a 22 inch long motorcycle with 74 pieces.  I used Pine for the Eagle, and aspen for the bike, and then stained them.  Those are the only pieces I have made that used stains.  And believe it or not,  I had never used a scrollsaw prior to that first piece.

 

Added a dremel, and drill press after doing several pieces. Added a flexible sanding drum, and a sanding mop in just the past 2 weeks.  The hardest part of intarsia, for me, is figuring out which one of the thousands of patterns available, to do next.

 

Here are my first two pieces...If I can do it...so can you.

 

 

Give it a try...its addictive.

[grampa]

Very nice, love the sailboat.......Paul

[multitom]

Jesse,  its not difficult at all.  If you can control a scrollsaw, you can do intarsia.  You don't need any fancy tooling (lthough it can help) I started with just a saw, a benchtop belt sander, and sandpaper.  And I didn't start with a beginner pattern.  My first two pieces, were a 36" wingspan Eagle, with 962 pieces and a 22 inch long motorcycle with 74 pieces.  I used Pine for the Eagle, and aspen for the bike, and then stained them.  Those are the only pieces I have made that used stains.  And believe it or not,  I had never used a scrollsaw prior to that first piece.

 

Added a dremel, and drill press after doing several pieces. Added a flexible sanding drum, and a sanding mop in just the past 2 weeks.  The hardest part of intarsia, for me, is figuring out which one of the thousands of patterns available, to do next.

 

Here are my first two pieces...If I can do it...so can you.

 

 

Give it a try...its addictive.

WOW! on all  four projects!      your first two projects are real inspiration to all new comers willing to start on this beautiful art form  

[bobscroll]

Fantastic work you do, Thank you so much for showing

us your work, Bob       

[marmoh]

Fantastic job on both ....

[Phantom Scroller]

Excellent work my favourite is the birds.

 

Roly

[DEVON BOY]

Cool work never tried this type of work looks very good.

 

 

Chris.

[Bishop]

Both projects look wonderful, your choice of woods and your technique are very good.

I don't know how we missed this when you posted it but I'm sure glad we finally found it.

Great job

Thanks

God Bless

Homer & Carol