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When I saw a youtube video of someone who did a scroll saw tutorial on the tree of life....it convinced me to get into the hobby.
So I bought a scroll saw and made this my first project.  I decided to attach a photo as well for the background.  Also added a white backing so the light would show through a bit.
I put the finished tree of life on the window sill.  

When I saw a youtube video of someone who did a scroll saw tutorial on the tree of life....it convinced me to get into the hobby.
So I bought a scroll saw and made this my first project.  I decided to attach a photo as well for the background.  Also added a white backing so the light would show through a bit.
I put the finished tree of life on the window sill.  

When I saw a youtube video of someone who did a scroll saw tutorial on the tree of life....it convinced me to get into the hobby.
So I bought a scroll saw and made this my first project.  I decided to attach a photo as well for the background.  Also added a white backing so the light would show through a bit.
I put the finished tree of life on the window sill.  

When I saw a youtube video of someone who did a scroll saw tutorial on the tree of life....it convinced me to get into the hobby.
So I bought a scroll saw and made this my first project.  I decided to attach a photo as well for the background.  Also added a white backing so the light would show through a bit.
I put the finished tree of life on the window sill.  

Very nice....Looks rustic and peacefull.

Just confirmed my account 2 minutes ago.  I read a bit here and thought it was sort of amusing how many folks from Ohio have recently become members.  Hope no one takes offense to my Ohio State Buckeye allegiance. I did not go to OSU but when you live in Columbus (Hilliard) being an OSU fan is almost required.  Any way....I just purchased a new scroll saw (Delta) and am just beginning to get my feet wet learning mostly from youtube videos. I am almost done with my first project  (Tree of Life) as the clear coat is drying and I have to attach a photo serving as a background to the tree itself.  My biggest learning points were that you have to make sure the pattern is really on securely all the way around as mine became unstuck at a couple of places.... though I managed to work through it.  Also I learned the importance of a sharp blade.  When my first spiral blade broke and put on a new blade it cut like butter (The wearing down of the first new blade sort of crept up on me).  I know I will learn a heck of a lot here from the experienced membership.

Just confirmed my account 2 minutes ago.  I read a bit here and thought it was sort of amusing how many folks from Ohio have recently become members.  Hope no one takes offense to my Ohio State Buckeye allegiance. I did not go to OSU but when you live in Columbus (Hilliard) being an OSU fan is almost required.  Any way....I just purchased a new scroll saw (Delta) and am just beginning to get my feet wet learning mostly from youtube videos. I am almost done with my first project  (Tree of Life) as the clear coat is drying and I have to attach a photo serving as a background to the tree itself.  My biggest learning points were that you have to make sure the pattern is really on securely all the way around as mine became unstuck at a couple of places.... though I managed to work through it.  Also I learned the importance of a sharp blade.  When my first spiral blade broke and put on a new blade it cut like butter (The wearing down of the first new blade sort of crept up on me).  I know I will learn a heck of a lot here from the experienced membership.

When I saw a youtube video of someone who did a scroll saw tutorial on the tree of life....it convinced me to get into the hobby.
So I bought a scroll saw and made this my first project.  I decided to attach a photo as well for the background.  Also added a white backing so the light would show through a bit.
I put the finished tree of life on the window sill.  

The use of a photo was from someone on youtube who used a sunset photo.  I decided to use a photo I had taken of the two ducks swimming because it was simple and the focus point is on the ducks on the right, their paddling wake on the left, and a brighter "sky" section showing through the top of the tree through the smaller holed out sections.  It really depends what effect you are looking for.  I may do some others with different photos down the road.

When I saw a youtube video of someone who did a scroll saw tutorial on the tree of life....it convinced me to get into the hobby.
So I bought a scroll saw and made this my first project.  I decided to attach a photo as well for the background.  Also added a white backing so the light would show through a bit.
I put the finished tree of life on the window sill.  

Festus is one of my all time favorites.  I love the way he and  Doc Adams would needle each other.  Great job on the portrait of the old scudder.
 
Mike

Very well done and I like how you added your personal touch to it. You are going to be really fun to watch as you get more into scrolling. with the great creativity you put into your pieces
Dick
heppnerguy

Very nice!!

You started off with a not so easy pattern and you aced it..nice cutting.

Very nice for a first cutting. You're a natural mate.
Tony

Great first project. Welcome!

Excellent for your first project! What wood did you use and how did you finish it?

I have done 4 different tree of life patterns and you sir did very well. I can't wait to steal your idea of a picture to put behind. I've filled with epoxy but never really liked the result.

I think that's THE best tree of life I have seen.  You brought it to life with the photo in the background.  Excellent work.
Marg

First cut, excellent work. Roly

Nice, Very nice !

awesome job, it's beautiful

I am planning to do another tree of life - totally stealing your idea of a photo as the background.  Great cutting.

Very well done, great choice of background.

Very well done.  Your use of the photo brings it up a whole nother notch and the light behind creates that special effect.