Projects-Showing off...

[SharonB]

It's been awhile since I've posted any projects so thought I'd take this opportunity.

(1) I promised Stanv I'd post his Eagle Cribbage Board when I finished it .... I really liked the way it turned out.

(2) I don't remember who posted this cribbage board but it carved nicely too. I did have several misaligned holes but think it was due to the 1 1/4 inch oak board I used. I probably didn't use enough masking tape for the amount of weight.

(3) The next three are Michael T's POM offerings and those always turn out so nice.

[Icutone2]

Great work! Thay all look SUPER!
Lee

[SharonB]

Here is the last of my M.T.'s project that I completed.

[dkarcher]

Very nice! Your finishing is excellent as well!

[Kenm810]

Very Nice, Everyone looks like a Winner! http://forum.carvewright.com/images/icons/icon14.gif
The colors and finish job on the Welcome Wreath isTerrific!

[b.sumner47]

Very nice, pat yourself on your back for a project well done. Capt Barry

[rjustice]

Very nice finishing techniques! Thanks for sharing...

Happy Carving,

Ron

[CraigBrownDesigns]

Sharp! That wreath is an eye catcher, and it's the paint that makes it really stand out.

[Old Cop]

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Your projects really look great..QUOTE=SharonB;125656]It's been awhile since I've posted any projects so thought I'd take this opportunity.

(1) I promised Stanv I'd post his Eagle Cribbage Board when I finished it .... I really liked the way it turned out.

(2) I don't remember who posted this cribbage board but it carved nicely too. I did have several misaligned holes but think it was due to the 1 1/4 inch oak board I used. I probably didn't use enough masking tape for the amount of weight.

(3) The next three are Michael T's POM offerings and those always turn out so nice.[/QUOTE]

[RayTrek]

Hi Sharon B,
Wow! Ah Ha! We see what you have been up too, Love your projects they are always a joy and something in them to learn from,
Thanks for the share.
Cheers ~ Ray

[eelamb]

Very nice work, thanks for showing us.

[Icutone2]

Sharon always did envy your work. Looking GOOD!
Lee

[TIMCOSBY]

with the horses is really nice.

[mtylerfl]

Sharon, WOW! You are amazing!

In particular, it makes me want to carve another Wreath. Your skillful choice of different shades/colors are beautiful. And your Heart Basket...oh my - so nice! I want to do cribbage boards too, but don't know how to play the game - yet.

Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[SharonB]

Michael....you make the cribbage board and if or when they put a conference together I'll teach you how to play....Smile.

Thanks everyone for the nice compliments. This winter has been a slow time out in the shop but I've thoroughly enjoy working on every project that's been put through the machine.

I'm currently working on the Mermaid Fishing Lure....painting her now. But she's a little smaller than I'd like so will probably do another one here in the near future.

[fwharris]

Sharon,

I am 100% with what everyone else is saying! Fantastic job!

Can not wait to see the lure!!:)

[Eagle Hollow]

Sharon,

A great collection of beautiful work. Thanks for posting.

[SharonB]

It's been a few months since posting any of my projects and would like to share with you a couple of this years POM projects that I've completed. I have the last of the Christmas ornaments in the shop drying with the base coat and I've just carved a Lithopane of one great-grandson playing soccer. Once I carve the box for the Lithophane I'll post that also.
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[fwharris]

Sharon,

Sorry to say but the links do not work :( .

[SharonB]

Ringneck...... well, if I would take the time to upload pictures more I'd learn how to do it. Went back figured out how to make them show. Check the original post again.....thanks

[Ike]

Great job Sharon love the tissue box! The reason why your images can't be seen is you used the insert inline function. I learned that the done button correctly inserts the images, ptns, mpc. rather then showing attachments.

Again I love the projects!

Ike

[fwharris]

Ringneck...... well, if I would take the time to upload pictures more I'd learn how to do it. Went back figured out how to make them show. Check the original post again.....thanks

Sharon,

It was well worth the wait! Fantastic job on your finishing/painting.

[CarverJerry]

Sharon, nice job on all your projects. I really like how you finished this months POM and finished them all different to one another. And your tissue box BLOWS, just kidding..looks great and I like how you finished the sore nose too.

CarverJerry

[ajk]

Sharon:
The ornaments are very beautiful. Very well paint. congratulation.
Hilda

[mtylerfl]

It's been a few months since posting any of my projects and would like to share with you a couple of this years POM projects that I've completed. I have the last of the Christmas ornaments in the shop drying with the base coat and I've just carved a Lithopane of one great-grandson playing soccer. Once I carve the box for the Lithophane I'll post that also.


Say, will you PLEASE consider moving next door to me? I want to hire you to do all my finish work before I take photos of the projects!! Fantastic job, Sharon!

[SharonB]

Michael..... I just might consider moving next door to you if you don't have snow. Right now we only have 2 inches but it's still coming down....but isn't that always the way when holiday travel is about to start.

Thanks to all for the nice comments and from Central Oregon I wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

[robbrigg2]

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Well, this one is not done to much with the CW but I still wanted to show it off. It's a shoe rack for a Karate School. I had to match the existing cabinets. I think it turned out nice and they are happy. More to show later.

[Digitalwoodshop]

Quality Work.....

I go for Quantity.... So the quality Suffers..... Excellent Work !!!!

AL

[GuitarGuy83]

Sharon,

I really love the color on your tissue box. I'm new to this whole carving / woodworking thing, so I'm trying to learn from people much better than me. What finish did you use to get that great color? Thanks for the help!

[eelamb]

Robert nice work, you need the kids to help you move it. Thanks for showing

[SharonB]

GuitarGuy....On the tissue box the base coat is Olympic oil base-American Cherry, when that was dry a very light coat of a clear semi-gloss poly, then, for the nose a light coat of Golden Acrylic-Interference Red (it gave the nose a reddish-silver sheen). Then several more coats of the rattle can clear semi-gloss poly. Oh, the letters was just an acrylic white paint put on with a small roller. Hope this information helps. Have fun painting.

[lawrence]

Your design, execution, and finish are EXCELLENT--thank you for sharing both your projects and your finishing technique

Lawrence

[SharonB]

Thought I'd just share are couple more of the Christmas ornaments...these I kept for myself. And I just finished up two Lithophanes that I'll probably have to split between two postings.

[dbfletcher]

Did you add little gemstones in some of thoses? they look fantastic!

[SharonB]

The Lithophanes are of the great-grandsons's during the soccer season.

[SharonB]

Same Lithophane box....different great-grandson.

[SharonB]

Yes Doug. I added red beads to the green "leaf" one. And glitter to the other red one. They were the only two that really lent themselves to the extra embelishments.

[fwharris]

Sharon,

Great job on all as usual! I especially like your litho box design with the ball feet and over lapped top an bottom.

[CarverJerry]

Looks great Sharon. Just love the box you made, and what are you using for lighting if I may ask?

CJ

[ajk]

Sharon:
These work is amazing.
Hilda

[rcdages]

Sharon,

Your work is nothing less then OUTSTANDING

Always enjoy seeing what you have carved.

[SharonB]

CJ .... you would ask a question about the lighting. Ok, using a woman's terminology...it's a thing-a-mabob with a light bulb. I went to Home Depot and purchased a small single socket light fixture and one of the small energy saving bulbs (you know - one of the Al Gore "Save the world" bulbs). I also bought a long light weight drop-cord, cut it in half (because I needed two cords). I installed one of those in-line switches so I wouldn't have to be unpluging the cord all the time. My box is about 3 1/2 inches deep and so far it hasn't gotten above slightly warm after being on for 5-6 hours at a time.

[PCW]

Sharon,

All of your projects are very nice. I love your finishing skills.

[SharonB]

417794177841777I know others had shared their Book Box Project and mine isn't that much different. But I wanted to show the felt liner. I don't know if others are aware that Michael's has a new line of "printed" felt. It comes in several designs and about six different colors. A 12"x12" piece sells for $.99 and it took 4 pieces to do the inside of the box.

[CarverJerry]

Hey SharonB, I have a question for you. On your stacked books project can you tell us how you finished the other sides that you didn't show. Meaning the edge of where the pages would be. Maybe you can post another picture. I'm getting ready to put a finish on mine but got stumped on how to do that part. Thanks

CarverJerry

[rcdages]

Hello Sharon B,

Very beautiful job on your Book Box Project.

Thank you for showing off your work, always look forward to seeing what you have carved and finished.

[robbrigg2]

Very, very creative Sharon... Great job!

[SharonB]

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Jerry.... here are the "pages." I don't know just how well they will show as I took them this evening.

Edit: Forgot to add I used a course sandpaper (80 grit-pulling in as straight line as possible) on the "pages" before painting so the Burnt Umber paint had a place to pool.

[CarverJerry]

That looks great Sharon, thank you so much for the info and pictures.

CJ

[Kenm810]

Very Nice, Exceptional job all round
Thanks for sharing your work

[chebytrk]

When I grow up I want to paint just like SharonB ! : )

[fwharris]

Sharon,

Fantastic job as usual!!! Thanks for sharing more of your finishing techniques as well!!

[mtylerfl]

Wow, again, Sharon! Fantastic job as is your norm!

[rcdages]

Sharon B.

Once again you have out done you're self.

Fantastic finishing on the pages, they take on the look of real pages.

Thank you for you sharing.

[SharonB]

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Here is a stool for the Great-Granddaughter that I constructed using the pattern posted by DickB. It really turned out nice using oak stair tread ends for the sides and brace and regular 3/4 oak for the top. I just need to put the top coating(s) on.
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[TerryT]

My goodness! That is beautifull!!

[Capt Bruce]

Very nice indeed Sharon,

She is going to treasure that I'm sure.

[TerryT]

Those are very nice Capt Bruce. Execellent work.

[eelamb]

Capt Bruce that is some nice work.

[Capt Bruce]

Thank you Gents,

They mean a lot to me after all those years. Again, another photo to follow realizing I posted the SCWO plaque before it was finished. Thanks again.

[brdad]

Both Sharon and Capt Bruce - Very nice!

[PCW]

Good Job to both of ya. This is what make it all worth it. [insert thumbs up here]

[Capt Bruce]

Sharon,
My apology if it seemed I hi-jacked your thread. When I read the last posting before I inserted mine I though this was a ongoing open thread. I've started a new one in the Projects Gallery and will attempt to move my posts out of here. Just have not learned the new layout of the Forum so again I'm sorry if I jumped in the wrong pool.

[SharonB]

Capt. Bruce.... no problem. It doesn't matter as long as we get to enjoy each others projects. And I really like your new projects.

[lynnfrwd]

Michael....you make the cribbage board and if or when they put a conference together I'll teach you how to play....Smile.

Look what I just found!!!! Does anyone remember this challenge?????

Count me in!!!! I've never played. I don't need to bust open my quarters jar or find some matches somewhere do I??

[SharonB]

Lynn...that's really not fair to poor Michael on this challenge thing. I'll bet he is up to his eyebows trying to get his part of the workshop put together. But, if you have a few minutes during the conference, and have a cribbage board, I might give you a lesson or two. I have to let you know though that almost anyone around my neighborhood doesn't have a problem beating me most of the time.... and to top it off there is always beginners luck. No, you won't need to many quarters as we could play for a penny a point (Smile).

Now, if you want to play New Zealand poker you'll have to bring your quarters along. Note: There is probably another name for this type of poker but I learned to play it in New Zealand and so that's what the family calls it.

[easybuilt]

Look what I just found!!!! Does anyone remember this challenge?????

Count me in!!!! I've never played. I don't need to bust open my quarters jar or find some matches somewhere do I??

OK Game on Lynn! Connie Tippit Ratisseau also from CW said she wants to learn at the CW conference. I received this ptn from Steve Jacobs and finished painting it today.
Thanks steve! I think it came out pretty good.

[fwharris]

Tom,

Great job and nothing better to teach Connie how to count by 15s!

[lynnfrwd]

OK Game on Lynn! Connie Tippit Ratisseau also from CW said she wants to learn at the CW conference. I received this ptn from Steve Jacobs and finished painting it today.
Thanks steve! I think it came out pretty good.

LOL!! Connie doesn't know any more than I do.

There is a reason she/I am in marketing and not accounting!!

[SteveEJ]

OK Game on Lynn! Connie Tippit Ratisseau also from CW said she wants to learn at the CW conference. I received this ptn from Steve Jacobs and finished painting it today.
Thanks steve! I think it came out pretty good.

Sweet! Very nice finish Tom! How long did the machine take to carve this? Were there any problems or issues?

Thanks

[easybuilt]

Sweet! Very nice finish Tom! How long did the machine take to carve this? Were there any problems or issues?

Thanks

Steve, It took just under 3 hours, no issues. I wanted to use a better choice of wood but 14" was a challenge but pine worked great. I posted it on my facebook page and have received more comments than any other project. Thanks for sharing Steve, you did a wonerful job in creating it.