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This is a discussion on New Wood Portrait within the Wood Scrolling forums, part of the General Woodworking category; This is a wood portrait that I made of my wife's grandmother. She turned 95 ...



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Old 06-20-2009, 09:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
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This is a wood portrait that I made of my wife's grandmother. She turned 95 in April.

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Old 06-20-2009, 11:16 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Very nice! What do you use to produce the pattern?
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Old 06-20-2009, 12:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks Gene,
I use Adobe Photoshop Elements.


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Hi Jack

You make me so mad, every time you post a new one..

I wish I could do that well but I have tried

I'm going to try it one time today just for kicks, I used your tip about the blade and they still come out like crap.. I think I'm over working just a bit..

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Thanks bj,
It just takes practice. Start with a simple pattern first.

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Very well done Jack, you do fantastic work.
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