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darcy2460

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My first Intarsia

06-21-2012, 07:33 AM

My first Intarsia be gentle but constructive criticism is always accepted lol
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06-21-2012, 08:00 AM

This looks very nice and the choice of wood was brilliant too.

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06-21-2012, 08:08 AM

Great shaping job. Never saw such interesting skin on an orca. What kind of wood is that?

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06-21-2012, 09:21 AM

Nice work! Love the wood... is it lacewood?
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06-21-2012, 02:23 PM

Wonderful first intarsia! Very good attention to fit and detail.

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06-21-2012, 02:43 PM

Very nice.
Thanks for sharing
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06-21-2012, 06:16 PM

Looks great - especially it being your first. Don't be afraid to round the edges more - that's about all the "constructive critisism" I can offer.

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darcy2460

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06-21-2012, 08:51 PM

Thnx a heaps everyone. As far as i know the wood is some sort of silky oak ive scraped from an old busted door
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06-21-2012, 10:10 PM

Looks very nice!

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