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  1. Jim McDonald
    You just gave me a great idea. Hope you don't mind intellectual piracy.
  2. Jim McDonald
    I made 18 of the small Nativities and about the same number of larger ones. On the larger, about half were natural and the others were painted flat white. The small ones have a hook for hanging and given to relatives as my annual handmade ornament. Some of the larger ones were used as table decor at a church luncheon and then became door prizes along with some angels. All patterns by Steve Good. 1/8" and 1/4" plywood.
  3. Jim McDonald
    Now, THAT is a mouthwatering treat. Excellent job on the painting.
  4. Jim McDonald
    You interested in adopting a 67 year old who loves new pencils? A seriously great job overall.
  5. Jim McDonald
    Wonderful cutting. Really clean.
  6. Jim McDonald
    I really wanted to cut that pattern, but ran out of time. Maybe for next year.
  7. Jim McDonald
    Edison had many near misses before the light bulb worked. You tried making compound patterns and probably learned a lot in the process. Keep plugging along.
  8. Jim McDonald
    You can truly say that wood has "flame".
  9. Jim McDonald
    Making ornaments for family and sales and stopped to take a few photos. Compound cuts are from Sue Mey, nativities are Steve Good patterns and the cookies are from cutters I don't use any longer. I used regular cookie sprinkles that were applied to wet paint and then affixed with semi-gloss lacquer. Comments, criticism and cajoling encouraged.
  10. Jim McDonald
    I have a Dremel drill press--save your money. Doesn't have much of a throat, so you are very limited on size.
  11. Jim McDonald
    After this week, I have decided I would love a second drill press. One to make holes at speed and one--slower--for the sanding mop and Forstner bits.
  12. Jim McDonald
    Those napkin holder seemed be "all the rage" a couple of years ago, but dropped out of sight pretty quickly.
  13. Jim McDonald
    Very good transition into shaping and burning.
  14. Jim McDonald
    Those became paint mixing experiments. When I was in art class (last century) mixing colors was one of my favorite things to do.
  15. Jim McDonald
    For Christmas. Since I do 99% of my work on the patio, I have been working on ornaments. Comments or criticism welcomed.
  16. Jim McDonald
    I am going to go way out on a limb and say it is Times New Roman that has been kerned to make the letters touch. Kerning is an old printers trick to adjust space between characters. To do it in Word, highlight the word, right click for font and go to spacing. You can make the spacing positive to spread the letters or negative to close them down. Doesn't affect the size, just the space.
  17. Jim McDonald
    I think Sheila and Keith have those on their site for most, if no all states. If anyone else is interested, that is where I would start my search.
  18. Jim McDonald
    Just found this. Hope it links: https://youtu.be/bQlhqFagZu0
  19. Jim McDonald
    Those shows were taped about six miles from my house. The local museum spent a lot of time, effort and money to reconstruct the studio and turn it into a walk through exhibit. Old cameras, TV sets, furnishings, etc.
  20. Jim McDonald
    The cutting is great and the finish is your usual excellent, smooth, high gloss.
  21. Jim McDonald
    @JohnB and @Gonzo used "Wow" so I have to go with "Super" to qualify your work on this one.
  22. Jim McDonald
    I'm out of town right now so I can't tell you the brand, but I have an 18g nailer and i have some 3/8" brads that I have used on 1/4" lath projects.
  23. Jim McDonald
    A couple of things: I have followed Steve Good for most of the time he has been publishing and through the years he has stated he doesn't care if people are using his patterns to make money. He does make a soft request for donations on his posts, but doesn't hammer it. (And I have made donations and purchased his custom Christmas patterns) Second, back in the days when I was a working news photographer, I had a few of my images reprinted without permission. The maddening part is that in EVERY instance, I would have granted permission for a credit line and a tear sheet copy for my folio. (Long before internet, we actually kept photo books) So, I am a bit more careful about crossing the "fair use" line of copyright material. I not a lawyer, nor did I stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night, so I truly have no right or wrong side on this.
  24. Jim McDonald
    Do what your therapist says and then get your rest. I know it's hard for us old timers to believe, but those kids know what they are talking about.
  25. Jim McDonald
    Something new I am trying. (This is why I needed spray glue) Starting local because it is easier to find the fabric. Team fabric backers on upcycled (Goodwill frames) with hardwood logos. Trying to judge a fair price since I always price too low. Comments welcome.
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