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[Rolf]

I have a friend that was born in China who is having a big BD.
So I enlarged a small Chinese papercut. and did this in Baltic birch 1/8.
it is 8x1o and still needs to be framed.
I will give it to her for her BD.

[CanadianScroller]

great job Rolf!

[ozarkhillbilly]

Very nice Rolf, a very serene picture I'm sure she will enjoy greatly!

[Daryl185]

very nice senery work Rolf

[sheltiecarver]

That's beautiful, Rolf.
And, at that size, perhaps not toooo hard to cut.
She's sure to like it.
Sandy

[Charlie_1]

Wonderful Work Rolf

[Marcel in Longueuil]

Nice work

Lovely scenery Rolf,

I like it very much, as your friend will I'm sure.

It's a nice personal (as opposed to personalized) gift

Regards,
Marcel

[Eric]

love the work. eric

[Rolf]

Here is my version of the Cinese paper cut Enlarged and framed.
I think the matting and framing takes as much time as the cutting.

[Minnesota scroller]

Wow. That frame and matte really finish it off. It's a real beauty. By the way, how do you get the 45 degree corners to meet when making your frames? I've tried making frames and when putting it in the clamps, the last corner is always way off. I end up saying a few words in French and then aggressively tossing it all in the garbage. What kind of saw do you use for the 45's?

[Rolf]

Thanks for the complement.
I have an Incra miter fence for my table saw. I put a stop on it to make sure the the frame pieces are exactly the same. ( opposite sides)
I didn't make this frame. It is from ACmoore, I am not happy with it.
I prefer to make my own.

[minowevie]

Rolf, that framing really made your piece pop. very pretty indeed. Evie

[sheltiecarver]

Rolf,
I'm sorry to hear that you don't like the frame. From here, it and the terrific mat really enhance your cutting. I'd say, if you were selling it, easily doubled the price.
The only frames I have ever made that were even half-good were some out of weathered corral wood - the joints were just butted - to enhance the primitive look (I told myself)
Again, you've done a really nice job. But if you really are unhappy with it, wrap it up quickly, before somebody else orders one. We always only look at our projects' faults. Others will just see the overall cool artwork.
Sandy