These are two I did today, it would have been three but as I neared the final cut out the wood split in two. I am getting more confident now at doing this type of scroll saw work. It has had its frustration side but I feel that is all behind me now. I am not happy with the grain on the maple tiger but I quite like the grain on the parrot.
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by RolfYes I know ebony is expensive. but it is what I use for all of my animal eyes. If round I turn them on my lathe, sand and polish them. I like it because with a high gloss they pick up the light in the room and appear to follow you. I have also use black walnut and Wenge. Sand and polish . I also have...
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by Quartz43Search Amazon for black eyes.
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by Will MThere are companies out there that sell all types of animal eyes.I have used them in the past and they really make a big difference in the
finished item.Try and google them,sure you can find something.
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by NC ScrollerEbony is a black wood though it is hard to find and very expensive. For round eyes l have taken pieces of dowel and rounded them on a sanding wheel. When I get the shape that I want I stain them with ebony stain.
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by Craig AllenI would really appreciate some help on how to make beautiful black smooth eyes. I am a newbie and I am trying to make a dog.
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