Show and Tell
South Oz Scrollers have a show and tell session where the members bring along items they have done and give a talk about it.
Show and Tell for December 2022
Ted made a candle holder from Spotted Gum – this piece has at least 250 ‘ on the spot turns ‘
Graham made some beautiful, polished statuettes
Ted made a Noah’s Ark for his Grandson – there are at least 15 different types of wood used to make this wonderful gift
Show and Tell for October 2022
Show and Tell for June 2022
Alan showed a 3 wine bottle holder
Keith showed a medal frame which was his concept and helped cut out with the help of Theo. The medals were presented to Keith for completing Marathons, Ultra marathons and Iron man events from 2008 to 2018. The wood is Jarrah finished with Danish Oil.
John brought along his Facet making machine and a couple of facets that he had recently made. The magazine is aimed at an Australia wide guild all about facet making.
Show and Tell for May 2022
Ted brought in two items that he hade made some time ago. The first is a Sea Turtle
The second is a German Shepherd
Show and Tell November 2021
Neil brought in a clock that he had made approximately 20 years ago. It was made from European Beech with an MDF backing
Don made two 3D Christmas ornaments and a table clock
Show and Tell December 2021
Neil Schulz made this artistic fretwork Reindeer theme box entitled “Fleeing the Forest”. It was cut from Brazilian Mahogany and lined with Huon Pine and finished with spray lacquer
Theo brought in a piece that was done by Max, a long time member of the club. The finish was Danish Oil put on with a camel hair brush
Theo also brought in a piece that he had done of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Most of his finishes was done using Estapol Satin spray.
Theo also showed a piece that was made for the Farriers at the Adelaide Show as a trophy gift
Theo’s last pieces for this months show and tell was playing card holders. Each holder showing Australian animals
Franky made a Trivet from some Meranti and a Pasta guide to measure different portion sizes
John brought along an Intarsia butterfly
Show and Tell January 2022
in 2007 Neil was asked to do a silhouette portrait of David Cosh and Mel Doyle from Channel 7 Sunrise program by the timber and working wood show. it was presented to them on TV as part of a promotion to the Adelaide working with wood show.
Param brought in a piece that he had done of a tiger with a clock inlaid. The fretwork was done out of 3mm hoop pine on a 12mm Jarrah base.
John showed 2 intarsia pieces, one of which was completed and the other partially completed to show the problems that can arise if the pieces don’t line up exactly
Franky made two boxes from Maranti with soft flock inside.
Ted made this piece entitled “Life is Good” from a thin piece of Cherry and it was backed with some Jarrah.
Show and Tell February 2022
Our show and tell for this month started off with 2 Intarsia pieces made by Brian. The first is of a sleeping fox and the second of a bird sitting on a branch.
Ted brought in two pieces, one of a Trivet taken from a pattern he found on-line and adapted it. The second of 2 birds sat on rock.
Here are some pictures of previous artwork done by our members
Crafts
Fretwork
Fretwork is not a new craft. It is a woodworking technique that involves using a scroll saw or other specialty fretwork tools to cut intricate designs in wood. The designs generally are geometrical and can be used as ornamental trim on clocks, shelves, etc. or to create functional items or works of art. The technique involves cutting away small bits of wood from the interior of the design, the wood not cut away becoming the final piece. Fretwork or filigree fretwork can also be used to describe the same type of intricate design worked in metal or other materials. Fretwork in wood is often referred to as scroll sawing but fretwork is just one woodworking technique that can be done
Intarsia
The term ‘Intarsia’ is derived from the Latin verb ‘interserere’, “To insert or the process of inlaying wood”.
By choosing beautiful wood, cutting, sculpturing, sanding and fitting the different textured and coloured pieces the average woodworker can make beautiful wooden reliefs in large or small designs. Each piece of wood is selected for colour variation and grain direction. Working from a pattern the final process is to polish each piece with wax, coat with oil or some other coating and then glue it in place usually on a backing board. The finished piece of art could be best described as being similar to a 3D picture puzzle or a painting created by using different species of timber.
