Robin Intarsia

[linkshouse]

Here is a robin intarsia that I made today.

It is my own design and is only 13 pieces so didn't take long to make.

 

[NazNomad]

Fantastic.

 

[Claymore]

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[donwatson]

Great piece Phil. I like your design very much.

take care
Don W

 

[scrimper]

Superb work, I would be proud if I could do work like this.

 

[CHJ]

Very artistic both in design concept and execution, the pronounced depth makes it stand out both in appearance and individuality.

 

[linkshouse]

Thanks for all the positive comments.

Of course as has been mentioned in another topic, the beauty of doing your own design is that no-one can spot any mistakes

If anyone would like a copy of the pattern I'd be happy to make pass it on.

Regards

Phill

 

[Claymore]

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[bodgerbaz]

I'm sorry to be the negative one Phill but each time someone adds something to this thread I want to comment but have resisted. I'm afraid I can no longer resist.

The general shape looks good but don't you think the breast would have been better in mahogany or sapele? After all, without a red breast (for which it is famous) it could just be an overweight sparrow!!!

I'm sorry if you think this is negative but I couldn't keep quiet anymore.

Great design by the way.

Barry

 

[linkshouse]

I'm sorry to be the negative one Phill but each time someone adds something to this thread I want to comment but have resisted. I'm afraid I can no longer resist.

The general shape looks good but don't you think the breast would have been better in mahogany or sapele? After all, without a red breast (for which it is famous) it could just be an overweight sparrow!!!

I'm sorry if you think this is negative but I couldn't keep quiet anymore.

Great design by the way.

Barry

Not offended at all Barry, and I agree.

The breast is mahogany (I think) but of course one gets different shade/colourations.

Unfortunately this was all I had to hand at the time I made it.

It is a "first run" of a new self drawn patter to see how it worked out.

I think the basic design has worked out fine I just need to sort some better colours of wood (or cheat and use some dye).

Regards

Phill

 

[AES]

Lovely work mate. The more I see various Intarsia works on this Forum the more I feel "I must have a go at that".

Thanks for posting.

AES

 

[linkshouse]

Here is mark 2 version of the Robin with dyed woods just for Barry :lol: :lol:

He's even got a mucky belly (that bit didn't work out too well so there may need to be a mark 3!).

Phill

 

[NazNomad]

After all, without a red breast (for which it is famous) it could just be an overweight sparrow!!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Island_robin

http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/62 ... K-pictures


... and in all the decades I've been digging, I've never had a fat sparrow sit on my spade handle. If it's sitting on a digging tool, it's a Robin, no ifs & buts about it. :-D

 

[scrimper]

I'm sorry to be the negative one Phill but each time someone adds something to this thread I want to comment but have resisted. I'm afraid I can no longer resist.

The general shape looks good but don't you think the breast would have been better in mahogany or sapele? After all, without a red breast (for which it is famous) it could just be an overweight sparrow!!!

I'm sorry if you think this is negative but I couldn't keep quiet anymore.

Great design by the way.

Barry

I don't wish to offend but I disagree! (sorry) I think it looks fine as all the woods are finished naturally and it really does look like a Robin and not a sparrow!

 

[scrimper]

Here is mark 2 version of the Robin with dyed woods just for Barry :lol: :lol:

He's even got a mucky belly (that bit didn't work out too well so there may need to be a mark 3!).

Phill

Sorry to be a killjoy again but personally I like the first one it looked just right to me.

Not saying I don't like the coloured version, had you put that one here first I would still think it was great but I like the first one best!

 

[linkshouse]

Oh dear!

Sorry Barry, I didn't mean to get you lynched!

I really did agree with you which was why I made mark2

Regards

Phill

 

[bodgerbaz]

Not a problem Phill. Its a personal taste issue and some people can't help talking thorough their dust bag ;-)

 

[scrimper]

Oh dear!

Sorry Barry, I didn't mean to get you lynched!
Phill

Sorry; I didn't want to offend or 'lynch' anyone, I just thought I would be even handed and I really did like the first one.
(I will happily remove the comment if I have offended)

 

[ColeyS1]

I think both of them look great ! I prefer the thinner handle and choice of wood on the second handle and possible the first bird, over the 2nd one. Either way, they look superb [WINKING FACE]

Coley

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[bodgerbaz]

Oh dear!

Sorry Barry, I didn't mean to get you lynched!
Phill

Sorry; I didn't want to offend or 'lynch' anyone, I just thought I would be even handed and I really did like the first one.
(I will happily remove the comment if I have offended)

Not a problem Martin - no offence taken from you :wink: