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Title: I blame you all for this
Post by: grampa on March 13, 2012, 02:19:08 pm

 ;D I am starting to enjoy this Intarsia and my patterns are starting to slow down, Here is another one i thought i would try just to get the hang of cutting small pieces, The idea is there but finding it hard to sand the small bits  ::)

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: scrollgirl on March 13, 2012, 02:43:48 pm

That looks awesome! I find a good way to sand the little pieces is to stick them to a piece of scrap wood with double sided tape.  I even use popsicle sticks for pieces like bird feathers and other small pieces.  The stick (or piece of wood) keeps your fingers from getting in the way and getting tired (and it keeps you from sanding off fingerprints and nails!)  In the beginning when I started doing segmentation, I would sand until sometimes my fingers would bleed a little.  It was hard to keep the blood off of the light maple that I usually used - especially one time when I was doing a hummingbird for the magazine and needed step by step pictures!  I figured out this method after and it makes it SOOOOO much easier! It also saves me from "launching" pieces and having to hunt for them when the Dremel catches them.   Give it a try and I bet you will agree! :)  Your work is always beautiful!  You really did a great job on this! :)

Sheila

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: Keefie on March 13, 2012, 03:26:12 pm

I agree with Sheila, great work Paul

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: Intarsia92 on March 13, 2012, 04:44:52 pm

Another great job.  OK now you're hooked. Too bad more people don't have the courage to try making Intarsias.

Like Mikie says "Try it and you'll like it"

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: rob roy on March 13, 2012, 07:09:05 pm

Hi Al, after seeing your beautiful work, along with Grampa and all the others, I have decided to have a go at intarsia. Rather, I have been coerced into it by my better half who says it is lovely. I have a steep learning curve ahead of me it would seem. One can only give it a go. Thanks to all for sharing your work.
Rob Roy.

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: Rover2 on March 13, 2012, 07:44:11 pm

Looks  to me like you got the hang of sanding the small pieces Paul.  That looks great. Thanks for showing us.

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: newfie on March 13, 2012, 07:57:09 pm

thats a beautiful piece of work Paul thanks for sharing

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: wombatie on March 14, 2012, 01:44:12 am

The small pieces can't be all that hard to sand theres not a sign of blood anywhere.  LOL  Just joking its lovely Paul.  You know the old saying, "Practice makes Perfect"

Marg

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: Russ C on March 14, 2012, 03:03:52 am

Looks awesome Paul, great job!  :)

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on March 17, 2012, 09:26:00 am

There you go, another great piece by Gandpa Paul. Looks fantastic, keep em coming. ;D ;D

Title: Re: I blame you all for this
Post by: Reaper on March 17, 2012, 11:59:35 pm

Nice job.A very nice piece. Looks like you got the hang of it....Dave