Finally tried segmentation

[oily]

Just figuring out the do's and don'ts . It started out as a fret piece so there are unneeded gaps around the nose. I also should have used a blade with less kerf.
I was trying different burrs and what I like best is 3'4" flexible sanding disc for carving and shaping. My good dremel that fits all my attachments has been sounding funny and went up in a ball of fire and smoke and the one i ended up using is on it's last leg. I hope I can finish before it dies.
Both the piece and backer are 1/4" poplar. I used small pieces of 1/8" bb for spacers to raise sections.
I'm really enjoying and I'm interested to see how far I can go.

[Cutting Cathy]

Looking good Rob and I love the subject!! Who doesn't love a kitty?!?!?

[Jan]

There's no turning back, Rob! Welcome to the dark side.

Jan

[JimSawyer]

Uh-oh...
you've opened THAT door...

I get the feeling that this is going to get interesting....
I can't wait to see it finished...




Rob,..............Clean your glasses...lol...

[frieke]

Veeeery nice Rob, I already liked the pattern, now you made a fine work out of it!

[wood-n-things]

Lookin good bro!

[Jim McDonald]

Segmentation is a gateway to Intarsia.

Turn back while you still can!

[Shauna Norrbom]

Looks really good!

[oily]

Haven't stopped on this project. I've been very busy and working on this for fill in. I'm also been tossing ideas back and forth with Mom (Frieke) Looks like the bag will be shaped from a solid block then split and the inside hollowed and shaped wit the rest of the kitty inside and reassembled. As always ideas welcome.

[jim_mex]

Hey Rob - this is getting interesting. I love the way you are developing this as you go and running with ideas. Exactly my style of working - but be warned. It leads you up crazy avenues - LOL!

All aboard for the 'darkside'!