Butterfly Cross

[bubbantenn]

I haven't posted anything for a while. Been busy with my dad and mom.
Anyway, here is the latest cross from my work shop. My cousins wife asked if I could make a cross and include a butterfly somehow. This is what I cut for her.
It's cut from 5 ply birch and I've yet to stain it. Size is about 9 inches high and 6 inches wide. I posted with and without the Christ figure. Not sure if I'm going to use it or not.
Offer your suggestions as to stain or not, use a backer or not, etc. I love input!


Bubba

[wood-n-things]

I personally like the natural look, so no stain and a backer is optional it may/will make it pop more depending on backer chosen. Will you be sharing the pattern this time? Nice job I prefer no statue too.

[PatteM]

The cross is outstanding - I LOVE it! My favorite is with the Jesus figure, especially with the butterfly's wings fanned out directly behind the figure. But both versions are breathtaking, so with- or without I think needs to be the decision of the owner. GREAT job!

[NC Scroller]

I love the look of nature wood so I say no stain. For a backing I would trace around the cross using a pencil inserted into a large washer so the backing is larger then the cross but has the same basic shape. The backing would be painted or stained to contrast with the cross.

[wsmith0896]

It is gorgeous as is. Beuatiful job.

[bubbantenn]

Thanks everyone. The cousin who ordered this for her mother agrees with all of you...no stain.
NC, I've been using the washer trick for years but this time the customer asked to leave it just the way it is. I agree with you, though.
Pattern may be forthcoming. I want to hold on to this one for just a while and see if I get any more responses.
Merry Christmas everyone!!

Bubba

[martzy]

In some ways I like the figure and some ways I don't. If you look at if as Christ mophing into something new, like a butterfly does, that's not exactly correct. But if you look at it as life coming from death, that's pretty much spot on. I guess that's what makes it a good artistic piece. It's open to interpretation.

[Markru2002]

Hi Bubba, welcome back. I like it without stain and no Christ figure. If this was for Easter, I would leave the Christ figure.
Mark

[penquin1]

Very nice, if it was me I would use a backer just to bring out the detail in the cutting better. A dark background would really make the cross stand out. I would also leave the figure off of it and just offer the wooden cross.
Like you say it is up to interpretation by all who look at it. If you do offer the pattern I would love to have a copy.
Great looking work.
jim
penquin

[Steviegwood]

Hi Bubba, I love the pattern as my wife collects butterflies and hummingbirds. The first one is my favorite, natural with no figure. If you decide to share or sell the pattern please let me know. If you can come up with one with a hummingbird in it Please let me know. Thanks. Steve [email protected]

[AirNationalGuardMom]

Thats beautiful.
Linda

[bubbantenn]

All right...so many nice compliments and requests for the pattern, so....
I am going to post this one on the new patterns forum along with another pattern I just completed. The second pattern is also a butterfly and cross but much more delicate and unproven. I haven't had time to proof cut it yet so if you want to use it, keep a watchful eye out for floaters. I believe it is okay, though.
Again, thank you all so much for the wonderful comments and for sharing your thoughts. No matter how long it is in between visits, I always treasure my family here.

Bubba

[Scrollriffic]

i think it looks great. I would cut it if the pattern comes available. Bobby