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I finally completed my major intarsia project! I wanted a challenge to improve my limited intarsia experience (I feel I have improved) and employ many of the tips that I have learned from many of your posts here.
It consists of 107 pieces. I used various shades of WRC, walnut, pau amarello, white poplar and pine. All wood color is natural. Nothing is stained. Two of the birds are raised above the moon 1" and 3/4" with 3/8" dowels. Woodburning was used to simulate the feathers at the wing tips. The backer for each of the 3 birds was made from 1/8" BB. The entire assembly (moon and forward bird) was set into 1/4" BB about 32" x 30". This board was covered with pollyfilla and "artistically" shaped to form a background and painted matte black. I also routed and assembled the frame. I guess one could say the whole project was made from scratch. It hangs in my deep rose colored family room. Comments from family and friends have made it all worth while.
Now on to my next intarsia project. This will be done in parallel with kitchen renovations under directions (and assistance) from my wife. I like intarsia better as I can be my own boss!
Bob
It consists of 107 pieces. I used various shades of WRC, walnut, pau amarello, white poplar and pine. All wood color is natural. Nothing is stained. Two of the birds are raised above the moon 1" and 3/4" with 3/8" dowels. Woodburning was used to simulate the feathers at the wing tips. The backer for each of the 3 birds was made from 1/8" BB. The entire assembly (moon and forward bird) was set into 1/4" BB about 32" x 30". This board was covered with pollyfilla and "artistically" shaped to form a background and painted matte black. I also routed and assembled the frame. I guess one could say the whole project was made from scratch. It hangs in my deep rose colored family room. Comments from family and friends have made it all worth while.
Now on to my next intarsia project. This will be done in parallel with kitchen renovations under directions (and assistance) from my wife. I like intarsia better as I can be my own boss!
Bob
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What! There's no coffee?!!
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