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This one ended up being real challenge to finish. I have to admit I might have bit off more than I could chew on this one. It has 387 pieces and ranges from 3 in to ½ in depth. I have never been so ready to finish a project. All the pieces, spacers, and gluing all were very difficult on this one. A lot of you have asked for "in progress" pictures on some of my projects and I tried before to take pictures, but get involved in it and forget. On this one I made sure to take the time to take some pics as I went. Then I had to have my wife help me figure out the posting of the "in progress" pics because I know as much about computers as I know about rocket science.

This piece took about 100 hours to make the pattern and actual work. It is made out of aspen, Purple Heart, wenge, blood wood, yellow heart, cherry, poplar, mahogany, walnut, ebony, Brazilian Cherry, and cocobolo. No stains or dies were used to achieve colors in the piece, just the wood colors.

Thanks for looking!

Starting out with the pattern printed off the computer



Get all the patterns glued on the different wood for the piece.



Start cutting on the scroll saw.



After you cut out all the pieces this is what you end up with.



Put all your pieces together and this is what you get.



Then start adding your spacers to raise the areas you want.



I use a drum sander and a spindle sander to get my basic shapes.





Then more detailed sanding.



Glue it together with your backing board and start putting your finish on.



Finished project.



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It looks great!

I does look difficult but you did an outstanding job.

The extra pictures really help understands thesteps involved.

Thanks!
 

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Ya, I'll pass. This project is a looker…...........
 

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Whether based on a pattern or original design , your work is always exceptional . Quality presentation that is short and sweet , freely shared , and is sure to inspire someone viewing it to begin some nice intarsia . If they are prepared for a few hundred hours of work , the results can be very rewarding, as you have shown . I find the journey just as enjoyable as the destination , and I'm sure you do also . Many enjoyable hours . Seeing this makes me look forward to the day when I can get back to it , hopefully. Keep documenting your work …..I know you do this part time , but there may be a book in your future , and I know how you like to give your work away ! ........so keep track of the ' jewels ' ........take care Kory…......Moment .
 

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Wonderful great work. Well done!
 

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It is an INCREDIBLE work of art! All the hours and time you put into it were certainly worth it though. Thank you so much for sharing your process with us. I don't think that people realize all the time and effort that goes into these intarsia pieces. Your work is truly amazing and you have so much patience. It shows in every step.

Beautiful! Sheila :)
 

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Terrific! Nicely done!
 

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WOW!
All of your work is is exceptional, and this piece is unreal.
I've done some intarsia, and know how difficult and time consuming it is…and mine were simple.

Outstanding…
Thanks for posting
 

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Beautiful work as always. Thank you for the timeline of the building process. That really makes me appreciate the time and thought that you put into on of these projects. Thanks for sharing your passion with us.
 

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Man, that looks like you had a lot of fun making! I really like this Lazy Dragon Design. Great job.
 

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Absolutely outstanding. Well done.
 

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Fantastic Kory, the details and craftsmanship are superb and thanks so much for the pics of the process….. it sure makes one appreciate all of the work that you put into your wonderful little dragons…. I love 'em all !!!

What kind of finish do you use? And if you need to , how do you even begin to do any "finish sanding" between coats! I can't even imagine…..
 

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The step by step photos are suberb, it is facinating how varied wood work can be to us all, I am still an apprentice in this wonderful world of wood, seeing your work is inspiring.
 

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Super great work there Kory.
 

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I had no clue how much work went into something like this. Great job. I'm really glad you have posted the extra photos. Thanks.
 

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WOW!!! Absolutely amazing piece of work! Can't even imagine the patience required for that one!! Congratulations on an absolutely beautiful job.
 

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That is wonderful and the presentation is very nice.
 

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This kind of work demans so much patience and talent.. incredible work
 
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