whale of a time

[donwatson]

Just finished the whale from a Judy Gale Roberts pattern. The aquarium is expanding.

 

[Claymore]

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[Buffalo Chas]

Very nice indeed Don. Well done. Maybe one of these years I'll get up the nerve to try a very simple intarsia myself.

Thanks for posting.

Charley

 

[linkshouse]

Lovely piece of work Don.

I really like the burnt lines on the belly/chest? Nice choice of woods too.

Well done.

Phill

 

[donwatson]

Thanks for the comments.
It was cut from one piece of wood and stained on the darker parts. I gave it 2 coats of stain and then the whole thing got a coat of Cellulose Sanding Sealer. It was rubbed down with ScotchBrite (white) and given 2 coats of Liberon Black Bison (clear) and a rub with a clean cloth.
I glued it all together and to the backing, added a hanger, and a final wipe with a clean cloth after hanging on the wall. Every time I see it I give it a wipe with the duster.

take care
Don W
PS Quite happy with the finish, not too shiny but not too dull.

 

[Claymore]

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[donwatson]

Thanks Brian,
I am sure you are the one who gave me the idea on finishing and I think some of it may have been retained in my rather feeble brain. :wink:
I must admit I am quite pleased with it.

take care
Don W