Hi Everyone, here is a shelf pattern from an older Patrick Spielman & James Reidle book that I have had a lot of orders for. I was asked if I could make a matching set of sconces. This is what I came up with. Let me know what you all think of these. The customer was very pleased. Also notice the bracket under the shelf. Thanks, Steve
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Hi Steve,
Very nice work indeed.
Although it is a well done finish, I'm not sure I like the gloss finish; but maybe it's better in person than the picture depicts.
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Marcelhttp://marleb.com
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Thanks for the comments every one. Marcel it must have something to do with different regions. I have seen alot of woodworkers finish their product with a satin finish, an oil finish or just a stain or paint and they sell well. For some odd reason it seems that if it is not shiny I can not make the sell. So it is plenty of lacquer for me. Thanks, Steve
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I like practical fretwork projects. The ornamentation really lends itself to them.
The whole Victorian era of scrolling exploded with various styles of ornamentation.
You have really done well on these pieces.
The fact that you can modify the patterns and come up with a finished project of this calibre speaks volumes to your scrolling abilities.
Great Work!CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ"proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net."Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21
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What Finish?
I really like them Steve. What brand of final finish did you use? I have a commission for a jewelry box from another of Speilman's books and the lady wants a high gloss finish. I do all mine in satin and have no experience with gloss finishes.If it don't fit, don't force it....get a bigger hammer!!
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High gloss finish
Hi Neal, I use an instant drying lacquer from Ace Hardware it is their brand and I give the projects that I do several light coats until I get the desired result. The Ace sku # is17027. It also provides a moisture resistant finish that is super hard after completely curing. If a piece of intricate fretwork gets a little dust on it a damp cloth is all you need to clean it. It is a spray. Steve
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