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Title: My latest intarsia piece
Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on March 05, 2012, 11:05:58 am
I thought I had posted a picture of this piece but cannot find it in the older posts. Any way here it is. It was a gift to my self, looking forward to retirement in two years. I still think I have already posted it   >:(.
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Post by: newfie on March 05, 2012, 11:16:15 am
nice work Clyde thanks for sharing
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Post by: Intarsia92 on March 05, 2012, 11:21:35 am
Very nice job!!  It looks like just the place you want to be when you retire.
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Post by: grampa on March 05, 2012, 12:10:34 pm
Very nice, I will have to give intarsia a go they look so good...........Paul
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Post by: Keefie on March 05, 2012, 01:53:44 pm
I agree with you Paul, very nice. I would love to have a go, but I wouldn't know where to start.
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Post by: dgman on March 05, 2012, 03:21:18 pm
I agree with you Paul, very nice. I would love to have a go, but I wouldn't know where to start.
Here's where to start!: http://www.intarsia.com/index.html
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Post by: dgman on March 05, 2012, 03:22:25 pm
Hey Clyde, That sure is a beautiful piece!
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Post by: Russ C on March 05, 2012, 05:53:23 pm
Awesome job, it is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.  :)
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Post by: Intarsia92 on March 05, 2012, 06:10:53 pm
Paul & Keefie, another good place to start is:  Intarsia.net  You'll find a simple free pattern of a Teddy Bear, with full step by step, instructions.  I've used it in a couple of classes I've taught with much success.   
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Post by: heiko rettberg on March 06, 2012, 01:36:26 am
Looks greate, wonderfull job.
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Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on March 06, 2012, 08:27:14 am
Thanks folks. This piece is a pattern from JG Roberts, It was featured in one of the WWSC magazines some time ago. For those of you who have not tried intarsia and would like to should definately give it a go. My first pieces were  3 piece dolphin, I cut them from pine and stained the pieces . I used to give them to kids at school who had low self esteem. Of course the kid had to listen to my philosophy on life and I used the dolphin as a way to get my point across. I remember I gave one to a little guy but his dog ate it on him and he asked me for another. I digress.

My biggest challenge is trying to decide, "what will be my next intarsia piece". Before I start a piece of intarsia I have a recipient in mind and I try to create a piece suited to that person. 

I think my next piece will be for my son. He works in the Alberta Tar Sands. Does anyone have a pattern of anything related to oil recovery or production. This is what I am thinking of doing for him. Thanks again. ;)

GrandPa "Paul" and Keefie, take the plunge, I know you will totally enjoy the experience.

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Post by: boxmaker on March 06, 2012, 10:22:13 pm
Wow, that came out great. Fantastic job.
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Post by: wombatie on March 07, 2012, 12:26:01 am
That is beautiful Clyde.  I guess you are looking forward to sitting back and relaxing.

Marg
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Post by: J,Hamilton on March 07, 2012, 07:07:30 pm
Very nice job. Makes me want to be in the chair.
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Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on March 08, 2012, 12:25:25 pm
Cannot sit in the chair, there is a 6 pack there now.
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Post by: Al W on March 08, 2012, 02:32:37 pm
Very nice.  And a fine place to think about being.....

Thanks for sharing....might have to try intarsia again some time.
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Post by: Rover2 on March 08, 2012, 08:35:43 pm
Nice Clyde.  Think I am going to get into the intarsia thing.  Great job.
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Post by: Marcellarius on March 10, 2012, 03:34:48 am
great job! looking really nice.
I can imagine you sitting there after retirement ;)
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Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on March 17, 2012, 09:38:28 am
Retirement for me can come in about 2 years ;D ;D. I made the piece to hang in my office to remind me of what I have to look forward too ;).I have had many comments on the piece and a few offers to buy but memories of making the piece makes it priceless to me.  :-[ 
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Post by: Reaper on March 17, 2012, 11:56:59 pm
Really looks good.Nice scene.I should start my retirement in 2 years also.I hope to be looking at the same scene as you....Dave
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Post by: chelcass on March 18, 2012, 09:17:09 am

very nice.  I have a similar pattern with a woman with a big hat sitting in the chair sunbathing.
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Post by: Hawaiilad on March 24, 2012, 08:33:32 pm
Nice piece Clyde.  I retired there 7 years ago and do not regret it one bit....