Beginner version of double eagle

[smitty0312]

Looks very nice! Thanks for sharing.

[timotheous7]

Thank you all for your kind words.   I am glad I am not the only one that likes it.  I am working on a flat black backer for the next ones.  I like the wood grain behind it. So I will try some other flat paint.   I love the felt idea and have used it on smaller projects. I was scared the wood wouldn't hold to the felt.  What is the best glue to use for that.  Thanks again.

[Keefie]

Awsome piece of work there, but I have to agree with the others , not keen on the glossy background.

[GrayBeard]

Any good wood glue should hold it in place for you...if you are in the US I recommend "Alene's Tacky Glue in the light brown bottle.

I first glue the felt to a 'backer board' with a good spray adhesive.
Just take a small brush and dab it on the back wherever you can, place the piece on the felt and weight it down with a couple heavy books for about 30 minutes and it will stay.

~~~GB~~~

[SheGold]

Beautiful work there... Sheila

[J,Hamilton]

I agree with everyone else. Great cutting, but a satin finish would be better. Great job overall and keep up the good work.

[Judy Hunter]

I think it is great and I like the wood grain but it might look nice if the grain ran diagonally so the "flow" would follow the wing artistically speaking  If you haven't glued the piece down yet, you can still spray the backer with a matt or satin clear spray to tone it down a bit.  Just a humble old lady's opinion.

[GrayBeard]

Judy H. is NOT an ol' Lady but definitely an 'Artiste"!

And definitely true...the gloss detracts from the piece and is hard on the eyes if the light is directly on the piece.

I just read a comment in a woodworking magazine that "sometimes you have to waste a little wood to gain the desired effect!"
Just as in the 'kitchen' world, it is all about "presentation". If food Looks Good it usually tastes good also!
So, IMNSHO, using the same wood, stained darker and 'angled' for artistic presentation is a very good idea idea.

~~~GB~~~

[Al W]

Sweet.   Nice job on the cutting and the finishing.