Gallery of Little Leaves

[Steviegwood]

Hi Everyone, here is a link to my online gallery of Little Leaves. Stevehttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...0&h=1&y=-s7b7p

[Minnesota scroller]

Hey Steve,

That is a pretty awesome pile of leaves. What kind of wood? How thick is the wood? Colored acrylic for the back I assume. How large are they? Where did you get the patterns? How much will people pay for them and what do they do with them? I see you don't have a hole drilled anywhere for hanging them on a wall.

I know, so many questions. I almost didn't click on the link because leaves didn't sound too exciting. But these are really neat.

[garyloos]

Very nice!! Hope I can become as skilled someday.

[Trout]

I bet...

it took you a long time to rake up all those leaves....

Very nice..

Trout

[Steviegwood]

Little Leaves

Okay, Mike they are all out of 5/8" redoak but they are backed with a painted plywood backer and I am glad that the holes that are in them are not noticable. I got the patterns some from scroller and some from wooden teddybear. They very in size but most are within a ten to twelve inch range at there widest point. As far as cost I get $30.00 each or two for $50.00 and five for $100.00. It all depends on your market area for price. Most people just hang them for wall decorations. Thanks Mike. Gary, sometimes I even wonder if it is skill, patience, addiction or stupidity for why I will cut a collection like this. And we don't need comments on that last part either. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Trout, I believe that these leaves would be a little rough on the lawn mower wouldn't they? Thanks to all, Steve

[pete00]

Steve

Nice job..... cool idea ....... looks great..
oh yea i like em !!!

pete

[ozarkhillbilly]

Nice collection there Steve!

"Gary, sometimes I even wonder if it is skill, patience, addiction or stupidity"

Steve my vote goes for the 1st 3,as to why you do it, you could replace stupidity with the word "fun". That always works for me.

Whats next?

[PuzzledMoose]

Hey there's nearly as many leaves there as on my front lawn .. but yours look a lot more decorative. Nice work Steve.

[sawdustus]

Very beautiful work. I love the idea of painted ply (1/8" I assume )for the backer. Much less expensive than colored acrylic and the wall doesn't show through either.

[Steviegwood]

Little Leaves

Hi George, actually the backer is 3/16" ply and the price was definitly cheaper than acrylic. I get the ply from work that we throw away. So it works out well for me. Thanks for the compliments. Steve

[lucky788scroller]

Them are great projects, and you done them justice.I have cut many of Sheilas leaves. What topcoat did you use? Dale

[Steviegwood]

Finish on Leaves

Hi Dale, I use a high gloss spray lacquer on most all of my projects. Several light coats until I get a high gloss finish. Steve

[Woodmanplus]

Very nice work,or fun. If you enjoy it, it is ok in anyones book.
I love wood and just don,t have enough time to do all that I want to do.

[Steviegwood]

Thanks to everyone for the kind remarks. Steve

[Daryl185]

very impressive leaf collection Steve, I have looked at Sheila's site a few times and one of these days I am going to have to buy some of her patterns