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Pattern Requests. / Re: African Violet

« on: January 17, 2011, 12:28:06 am »

Thank you David, they defenitely help alot.  Also made me think of different avenues of search - thanks!

Pieter

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Pattern Requests. / African Violet

« on: January 15, 2011, 08:18:20 pm »

I am looking for a pattern for an African Violet or any other Gesneriad flower/plant.  Either as flat/fret work or as intarsia/segmentation, or even 3D scrolling.  It could be a puzzle or an other format.

I have started looking on the internet also.

Any help would be appreciated. 
Pieter

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: LAZER SNOW FLAKES

« on: November 23, 2010, 09:26:10 pm »

Julief, ah always nice to get a possitive response to ones craft; money ofcourse is not bad either.

Pieter

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: LAZER SNOW FLAKES

« on: November 22, 2010, 09:31:25 pm »

Ladies and Gentlemen, I agree with the sentiments expressed in the many responses to my post; it is my work from the heart and is personal!  I have never been in the business to sell my work, it is a retirement hobby I enjoy immensly and I get my thrill in the response from the people who I give it to.

I am pleased to see so many of you agree!!

Pieter

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General Scroll Saw Talk / LAZER SNOW FLAKES

« on: November 19, 2010, 10:45:37 pm »

Boy how does one compete with $1.99 for a 2-3 inch (16th" thick) snow flake at a highend supermaket?  They also sell 4-5" for $3.  I like making snow flakes for family and friends, but when I saw them, I went geez, what's the use.  I do not sell any of my stuff, but it got me thinking about the scrollers that do.

Pieter

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Intarsia / Re: pattern method

« on: October 07, 2010, 09:27:10 pm »

Al, I have completed one and working on an other and based on the responses to your e-mailed instructions, I believe I could definitely benefit from those instructions - please send me a copy of that e-mail!

Thank you,

Pieter

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Brag Forum / Re: sled ornament

« on: July 21, 2010, 10:10:20 pm »

Nice work cherie!  I have used this pattern for a few years all members of the family have one.  For friends I have cut their initials.  I use poplar (top) and 1/8" BB runners, use brass colored wire, paint the runners and add gliter to the runners.  Lots of variations so none are quite the same.  I do not stack cut the tops, but do stack cut the runners per sled.

Pieter

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Scroll Saw

« on: July 19, 2010, 01:13:20 pm »

Welcome Mamuel!!  It can look intimidating, but when I started I just picked a project I wanted to do and went at it using cheap pine wood, and low and behold after a few oops and trash can moments, was able to complete my first puzzle. 

ENJOY!

Pieter

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Anybody as chaotic as me??

« on: July 05, 2010, 11:56:34 am »

Hi David, the third drawer of my work bench is the recipient of projects that need a finishing touch.  Lots of stack cut Chirstmas items, some grandson puzzles, and lots of "hey that looks like fun to do" projects.  I do eventually get to them - tomorrow.

Pieter

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Intarsia / Re: Prices of wood

« on: July 05, 2010, 11:48:26 am »

Janet, I ussually look at what my local wood working store has in stock, when ever I get a chance to get there and see if I may be able to use.  Most of the time I just buy one board foot, and as long as there is at least 4' left, they will cut it off for me.  That way I do not spend a lot and only periodically.  In the mean time I use the easily local woods, poplar, redoak, cedar, pine, etc.  I have as much fun looking for "that" wood as I do working it to make the project.

Pieter

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Intarsia / Re: Intarsia

« on: July 05, 2010, 11:41:54 am »

Dan, I especially like the clear glass effect; well done!

Pieter

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Intarsia / Re: Family Crest

« on: June 25, 2010, 10:41:40 pm »

Most important part first: love those pasteries; second, that is truly nicely done - thanks for sharing.

Pieter

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Scrollsaw Association of the World

« on: June 04, 2010, 10:38:32 pm »

Bill P., I also live in Oregon (Clackamas) and have not found any one local enough to get to gether on a regular basis.  I do subscribe to SAW and although it may not provide direct benefit on a day to day basis, I do enjoy reading about clubs and their efforts.

Pieter

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Intarsia / Re: my first Intarsia

« on: June 01, 2010, 10:47:17 pm »

Crash a carver would be proud to claim that as their work.

Pieter

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Intarsia / Re: Intarsia, My First Car.

« on: May 26, 2010, 10:27:11 pm »

Very nice work, and I like the idea of replaceable background.

Pieter