First foray into intarsia

[Headhunter]

Mom used to collect teddy bears and the last count that I'm aware of was somewhere north of 500. After dad passed last year, the collection had to be broken up and she's down to just an even dozen. The door to her apartment at the assisted living facility is rather bland so I built this to add to her collection. This way everybody gets to share in a bit of her hobby.

 

This is mesquite, red oak and ERC. Approx. 9 1/2" high by 7 1/2" wide. Used my bandsaw since the crappy little scroll saw I have wouldn't even scratch the mesquite.

 

Not the best fit-up but I can live with it since it's the first try into the intarsia world. I did learn a lot and may even try some more in the future.

 

 

Edited November 19, 2024 by Headhunter

[Fred W. Hargis Jr]

Well done, no flaws in the fitting I can see.

[Intarsia Mike]

Great Job!! 

Fun ain't it??

[lew]

So awesome! 

[DAB]

Beary nice.

[Grandpadave52]

Very nicely done Tony. What an awesome tribute and a way to showcase your mother's hobby. Ya' did good my friend.

 

Warning: I see more of these being requested especially for/ by her friends in the assisted living environment.

[Headhunter]

4 hours ago, Intarsia Mike said:

Great Job!! 

Fun ain't it??

I was going to say that you guys that do this all the time are NUTS! 

 

I can't tell you how much time I spent getting pieces to fit right. One side would get adjusted and then the other side of the same joint was wrong. And back and forth ....

[Headhunter]

1 hour ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Warning: I see more of these being requested especially for/ by her friends in the assisted living environment.

I'm afraid you might be right. That kinda worries me, too!

[Danl]

It looks nice and I'm sure mom will love it.   Danl 

[Al B]

Looks great.

[Artie]

Methinks you should foray that way, more often! Beautiful!

[John Morris]

On 11/19/2024 at 12:45 PM, Headhunter said:

This is mesquite, red oak and ERC

Hey Head hunter, what is ERC? I love your bear! Looks pretty danged good for a first timer!

[John Morris]

On 11/19/2024 at 12:56 PM, Intarsia Mike said:

Great Job!! 

Fun ain't it??

You outta know Mike! Following your work too!

[Headhunter]

2 hours ago, John Morris said:

Hey Head hunter, what is ERC? I love your bear! Looks pretty danged good for a first timer!

Eastern Red Cedar

[DuckSoup]

 Well done, I'm sure your Mother will enjoy seeing your work.