Creative Woodworks & crafts 2005-06, страница 66

Subject: Using Interna Patterns

by Larry Goodwin and Robert Hfavaoek, Sr.

Successful intama artists will tell you that, when working (in a project, first and foremost, a good plan of action is required. This plan, among other things, will include: deciding what project lo make, chtx>sing the materials necessary lo make the project, and utilizing a pattern as a guide to construct the project. It is this third segment of the plan that we will discuss in this installment olTnlarsiaTalk, including the transfer of the pattern to the wood, or as commonly referred to, the layout.

Reading a pattern

Over the past twenty years or so, intama patterns have evolved as exponentially as has flic hobby itself. The quality, availability, and wide variety of choices have made the job of producing exceptional intarsis projects a much easier task than ever.

An important aspect of using patterns lo their fullest extent is to know how to read and interpret the data that is provided. Patterns in today's market vary a great dea! in the type of information provided and the manner in which it is shared, There are, however, symbols common to all patterns. I .el's lake a look at some of this data.

A pattern may or may not contain a "legend." A legend is simply a "blockod-otf area that provides a description of symbols indicated on the pattern. Several sols of symbols may appear. Some examples of information thai could be contained in the legend include recommended shades of wood color (eg., W = white, Ml) = medium dark), and recommended species of wood (eg., aspen, butternut, walnut). Height adjustment keys may be included with the legend, providing an explanation of symbols for raising or lowering pieces by a certain amount.

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Almost all patterns come with cither a separate information sheet or additional instructions located cn the pattern itself for specific guidelines. (If a pattern is obtained from an instructional book or a magazine article, you may see directions for enlargement using a photocopier.)

Finally, a phoiograph of the completed project, colored in most cases, accompanies the pattern, providing reference lo the work to be done.

The most important thing tc know with any pattern is (hat it is merely a guide to how the artisan has built the project. Every piece of information on the pattern is a recommendation, but only that. The beauty of intarsia, as with any art form, is the freedom afforded you lo use your artistic lalcnts. In ihe beginning you may follow the patterns and instructions to the letter. As you progress, yon will develop your own style and may stray from the pattern. Do not hesitate to alter, adjust, or amend any part of the pattern. Let those creative juices flow. Enlargement or reduction of the pattern may be desirable. It's all up to yon. This is your work of art!

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