Chess Set

That’s a great paint technique. The set looks very nice.

-- Brian in Arlington, TX - Laziness is the foundation of efficiency.

Nice job using what you have available. Not everything has to be made out of exotic or expensive woods. The paint job makes the set looks so”old”.

Oh and hey guys look here, here’s someone who has a Shopmate and uses it. Even if it was just for the picture. (see the post about Shopmates some time back)
MIKE

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Wow!

That’s some serious scroll saw and finishing discipline.

Can’t imagine the hours and patience involved in this project but what a fine accomplishment in crafting this beautiful Chess Set.

Will this be gifted or kept in your trophy case? :-) – Len

-- Mother Nature should be proud of what you've done with her tree. - Len ...just north of a stone's throw from the oHIo, river that is, in So. Indiana.

Thanks. I might keep it, not sure yet.

My only scrollsaw is a Shopsmith. I don’t use the rest of the machine. I love the Shopsmith. Bought it new about 20 years ago.

Wow, I though it was marble at first until I read the description. Beautiful work!

-- Ryan

Wonderful painting technique!

I was sure you did something with marble or something… LOL

Super COOL!!

Did you mask off the Top and do the same type of technique… then, mask-off the other color, etc.??

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Yes I used the same technique. Doing all of one color, I.e. green, then after completing starting other. Taking care to avoid a pattern. You have to work fast because acrylic dries fast. You also need lots of paper towels to use a dry rub. The paint can’t be thick. I thought of this on my own because I didn’t want to spend the money om a marble technique crape they were selling at ARTCO or Michael’s. If you are creative you can do it and use any color you want. Thanks for the compliment.

Well done, it looks just like marble.

-- Vince

nice effect, I like it.

-- A childs smile is payment enough.

Doggone it…. I’m looking at the photos wondering why somebody is posting a marble chess set in a woodworking forum. Amazing technique!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

This chess set is beautiful. The finish is amazing.

helluvawreck aka Charles
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Great technique. Thanks for sharing.

Must say the chess set looks great, admire the painting technique.

-- Bill, Nottingham. Remember its not waiting for the storm to end, but learning to dance in the rain that counts. If you dont make mistakes, you make nothing at all.

Charlie M – if you got upset and thought it was marble…..then I’ve done my job! :•}