I have a series of helpful articles on my scroll saw website here: sheilalandrydesigns.com/free-pattern/ I hope you take a look. Also, a free pattern to download. :) Thank you!
I’m confused as to if you already had a clear coat before applying the crackle because I have a one step I purchased and I want a clear crackle over different printed rice papers I will be incorporating into my projects. Because you have a painted surface it doesn’t matter. I believe what I have to do is seal my project wait and then apply the crackle it would have been much easier if I could have found the 2 step I wanted on Amazon but it was out anyway can you lmk what you think. Thanks.
Good day to you. I did not have a clear coat before applying the crackle, but I am thinking if you are planning on using it over rice paper, the paper would be absorbent and you would need a clear coat first as you mentioned. That would inhibit the crackle medium from absorbing into the paper, which in that case, I wouldn't think it would work. Why don't you try it on a small piece first? That will be the best way to see. And please, let me know the outcome. I would love to share it with the viewers here. Thanks so much and good luck to you. :) Sheila
@@witchywoman6607 Yes. That is what you are supposed to do with it. If you use a metallic bronze or gold it gives another beautiful effect. Like fine porcelain that has aged. i love using it for that effect! Glad it worked for you. :)
Not seen anyone do decoupage like that... thanks! I've been applying a thick coat of the glue and letting it dry then use a craft iron with a protective sheet to iron the paper on. Then put a thin coat of the glue to seal. There are times that method isn't practical, so I will have this way in my back pocket, ready to go 😄 Also, there are cheap small metal files you can use to sand the edges. I got mine at dollar tree or harbor freight. They were cheap and work great to get into the details.
I have an ancient Excalibur II and im trying to figure out how the blade attaches to the chuck or if its pinned or pinless but the camera is too far to examine the chuck
@@thearough The standard length of scroll saw blades is universal at 5". I use Olson Blades from The Wooden Teddy Bear online. They are the best value in North America for Scroll Saw blades. I even know my friend in Germany purchases blades from them, as they ship internationally. I am not affiliated with them at all and do not get compensated from them. But I have used them for over 20 years.
Thank you, Kelly. How wonderful it would be if I could be a "professional student"! LOL! Vera was so nice to gift me this fun course. Between this and my other courses (some from YOU!) I could easily just play all day, every day. But little by little. ;) I have things of my own to develip too. <3
I was so excited to hear that you were doing videos, I have some of your wood pieces and just love them, I'm in love with this snowman piece, I love the technique that you used for the background and the way you did the faces, looking forward to part 2 !
Great tip about using a damp brush. I use acrylic paints and have always used a dry brush but I will try using a damp brush in future as you suggest. Who knew? Well, clearly you did. Many thanks.
Thank you. Yes - If you dampen the brush first, it forms a kind of barrier so that the paint can't get up into the ferrule (well - as easily). Glad you enjoyed the lesson. :)
I have an Excalibur and I think its a pretty naff design on blade changing on the bottom clamp . It's very fiddly and awkward which it shouldn`t be . Viewing the bottom blade is pretty abysmal and I find myself bending down with a torch sometimes to get it correctly tightened. The best method I think of Blade changing has to be the type Delta Scrollsaw type. It's not so much the way its gripped thats the problem its the access to the bottom blade holder that's the most fiddley and I find the blade protector and the sawdust outlet obstructs me severely to accessing the bottom clamp when changing the blade .
I think you do get a feel for that bottom blade. I have used mine so much that I can do it blindly. After years of using this saw (12 I see by the video date) it has thousands and thousands of hours on it and has preformed well for me. Still running as good as new so no complaints from me. I removed the blade protector. It was obstructive and I have been doing fine without it all of these years. Thanks for your comment.
@@SheilaLandry Hopefully I will get used to it but I`ve not been using it that much as i`ve only had it around three months so I guess your right ,its probably a case of getting the hang of it , but at the moment I'm finding it quite frustrating to be wasting the time that I do on that bottom clamp . .
