Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-04, страница 48

Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-04, страница 48

Patterns Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 2

I; designed by George^ Ahlers, sawn and developed by Wes Demarest

SUPPLIES

Wood: main pattern piece: cherry—one piece 3/4" x 9" x 14"; frame: walnut—one piece 3/8" x 1-3/8" x 60"; frame liner: white. oak—one piece 1/4" x 1/4" x 60"; backer board: Bainbridge Jvy Green*—one piece 9" x 14" Tools: scroll saw with blades, including an Olson No. 2R; drill with assorted drill bits, including Nos. 58 and 64; assorted carving, tools; router with 1 /4" roundover and rabbeting bit 20-gauge brads (1/2") Temporary-bond spray

adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Hanger of choice Wood finish Wood glue

Rih Liquid Dye, Kelly. Green

* Available from The Art Factory (800-566-6394); www.arffactory.com.

Introduction

Here is another project that can be as simple or complex as your heart desires, and regardless of the way you choose to design it, it will be a hit. When I first looked at the pattern, I envisioned it cut in several layers, with the fox as the front layer and the bush as the second and most of the leaves in background, all cut in a live edge slab of cherry. After further thought, I concluded that the leaves needed more texture and that the bush required more separation from the fox, leading me to use the technique I call Sculptural

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