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Thanks for all of the positive comments. I really appreciate it!
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I decided to finish the chipmunk instead of doing laundry today. I painted it with watered down acrylic paint. I had this frame that fit so decided to use it. It needed a break between the frame and the piece so I painted a black border. The border cuts into the cutting and I am not thrilled with it, but overall it works.
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it's sometimes fun to compare projects to see how we are improving. You did a great job on the cross both times, but the second is fantastic!
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cell phone still won't transfer photos
MrsN replied to amazingkevin's topic in General Scroll Sawing
What kind of phone are you using? -
I can tell that this guy is totally a peanut stealer, he is full of mischief.
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I did stack cut. I forgot to mention that. I cut 3 pieces of 1/8" baltic birch ply.
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Nice work Kevin!
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I cut this chipmunk over the last couple of weeks. the pattern is by Mike Willams of http://mikesscrollsawpatterns.com/it is a great pattern and was fun to cut. I hadn't done any detailed spiral cutting in a while and I saw the pattern posted on facebook and decided I wanted to cut it. It is far from perfect, there are so many mistakes, but once the pattern came off it looked great anyway! I think I may add some color when I frame it up, but haven't really decided how I am going to do it yet. I took pictures along the way and created a slideshow, I think this link will work. https://goo.gl/photos/xMY8N5rJtzxP1bfV6 Katie
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On most of my projects I use Rust Oleum 2x clear https://www.amazon.com/Oleum-280702-American-Accents-12-Ounce/dp/B00KZ6LYMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478291107&sr=8-1&keywords=rustoleum+2x+clear+glossLike that one from Amazon, but I buy it locally from any of the hardware type stores (home depot, lowes, ace, walmart, menards) I also buy different spray polys or lacquers from time to time. The rustoleum is cheaper, and clear for painted projects.
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You are correct in your observation. Glue soaks into the wood and seals the pores so the stain can soak in. A longer soak or scrub with mineral spirits may help, or trying to sand down past the glue "damaged" area. It can happen with any type of wood. Pine is also a bit difficult to stain sometimes. The stain absorbs differently in different grain densities and sometimes looks quite blotchy. A sanding sealer or thin coat of finish can help even out the absorption rate of the stain.
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Need help of Artistic type to tie in eye of Gator
MrsN replied to hotshot's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I would do something like this. My computer inverted the colors at some point, sorry.
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You can make bigger patterns, but you will need to tape pieces together or get a fancy printer. Most wood is narrower than 12" and a lot of baskets are made from single pieces. Also, they are a nice size to work with. I use a flying dutchman ultra reverse #5 and #3 for probably 95% of my cuttings. You will develop a favorite blade and run with it eventually. Most of my baskets are 3/4" stock and cut with a #5 and 5-9" in diameter.
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As long as I don't have a dull bit, I don't usually notice burning at the high speeds. Sorry, I'm no help today!
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can you be a bit more specific about what you are looking for?
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There are a lot of methods that you can use. It depends a bit on the type of pattern you are cutting and your personal preference. I personally, usually, wrap all of the edges in blue painters tape. It is relatively simple and quick. Other methods include: Hot gluing the edges of the boards - I have never personally done this, but some people love it. brad nails in waste areas - great for when boards have a little warp to them, it holds everything nice and tight. Also great if you are cutting ornaments and have lots of waste area
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I have painted using acrylic paint, or a wash of paint diluted with water, or a wash of paint with a staining medium. I have dyed projects using food coloring. Mix a fairly strong colored water solution and dip the project in. Others have used RIT Dyes for stronger colors. Spray paint is easy if you just need a single color. Glitter spray paint is great to get some bling on your project.
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most of the pieces that use 1/8" are not too heavy, so I just hang them with 3m command strips. If is going someplace I want to hang things often I will use the 3m velcro hangers so I can change out the pieces.
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here is a link to his author page on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Marcus+Clemons&search-alias=books&field-author=Marcus+Clemons&sort=relevancerank lots of interesting books.
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what do you do with all of the cardstock angels? they look great
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nice work on the ornaments. the painting is great.
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It a real job finding things in this new computer
MrsN replied to amazingkevin's topic in Bragging Rights
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nice work. it is a cute trivit.
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nice work on those.
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great job! it looks beautiful.
