My first inlay

[Borderline]

Here is my first real attempt at an inlay. I bought a scroll saw a couple of years ago to try inlay with veneer but I failed miserably and never completed a single design. I decided to give it another shot with shop sawn veneer and this is the result. It is slightly less than 1/8 thick right now. The size is 7" x 9".



I have a lot of learning to do, but for a first attempt I am pretty pleased. I had this design on my PC from before and do not know where it came from, but it must have come from the internet somewhere. I apologize for not being able to give credit to the deserving party for the design.

All critiques are welcome.

Thanks for looking
Chuck

[wood-n-things]

Nicely done. I'll bet you are happy you decided to re-visit your project.


Just a tip...

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Good luck

[handibunny]

Looks lovely, from what I can see!

Did you do the inlay with the scroll saw, or by cutting the pieces with an Xacto knife? The borders are so fine and delicate--really nice piece.

[DWSudekum]

Really excellent work Chuck. No wonder you are proud of this one. Thanks for sharing it with us.

DW

[Borderline]

wood-n-things - Sorry about the picture, I will do it the correct way the next time, it makes a lot of sense.

Hnadibunny - I did it all on a scroll saw. I cheated a bit on the borders, I cut all of the parts into the border wood, the cut the entier piece into the background, leaving the border.

Thanks for all of the compliments. I really need to do a better job of hiding the starter holes, they are quite noticable when you are close up.

Chuck

[wood-n-things]

No worries and no apology necessary. Just pointing out the alternative way to help out our dial up members.

[JimSawyer]

Very nicely done...!!!!!
I really like your wood choices, and the way you took the time to align the grain with the design....
I'd say you're well on your way...

[Fran1942]

Very nice.
Fran

[Wood Dog]

Sweeeeet cuts Chuck, is that Leopard wood? Will you frame it? Did you paint or stain the roses? Nothing like going back to a project and bringing it to fruition.....bet you are happy.

[Borderline]

Wood Dog;
it is leapord wood. All of the wood is natural color, no paints or stains. This is destined to be part of a desk I am building for my daughter.

Thanks for all the nice comments.

Chuck

[ubgoofy2003]

Chuck, you did a fine job & I'll bet you're happy you completed it. I have put off doing some inlay, as I have only done one & did not do it in wood. I always have to do it the hard way, I did the one in Acrylic & it surprised me even. Better than I thoutht it would be. You're doing fine just keep up the good work & would love to see that desk when you finish it. Thanks for showing us.