Moderator Johanna Posted December 16, 2009 Moderator Report Posted December 16, 2009 I don't think the blue is so bad- it matches itself and didn't get splotchy. It's also distinctly different than the green. I think the antique made the rest of the board look rich. Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Contributing Member ClayB Posted December 16, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted December 16, 2009 Looks like you're gonna have to start over. Send that one to me and I'll dispose of it for you. It's never any fun when something like that happens and you're almost finished. I really hope you can figure out a way to fix it to your satisfaction. I've been in that situation before and if you aren't scared to try things, there's a good chance you can fix it. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. The rest of it is really pretty! Quote ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Members CitizenKate Posted December 17, 2009 Author Members Report Posted December 17, 2009 Thanks, Clay, for your kind offer. Nice try. I was able to brighten up and even out the color somewhat using some neutral shoe polish with some blue dye worked into it, so on with the show. After the antique and finish, I trimmed off the excess backing on my table saw. At this point, it just drops into a 22"x22" picture frame, and I mount the board in the frame using brads driven perpendicular to the board into the side of the frame. The brads do not go through the board. The back is covered with felt... And I like to add a couple of other nice touches... Now, do you know, in my haste to get this thing shipped, I forgot to take a photo of the finished board in its frame. Sorray... guess you'll just have to try to imagine it. I'll try to remember that detail next time. Kate Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted December 17, 2009 Moderator Report Posted December 17, 2009 Nice save. Whew! ~J Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Contributing Member ClayB Posted December 17, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted December 17, 2009 Much as I'd like to have one of your projects Kate, even a messed up one, I'm really glad you figured out a way to fix this one! Sometimes deals like this give us a chance to try things we normally wouldn't because we are desperate and have nothing to lose. It's such a relief when something works and a project we worked really hard on is saved. Nice job all the way around. I bet someone is gonna be really happy! Quote ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Contributing Member Crystal Posted December 17, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted December 17, 2009 Beautiful, Kate! Thanks for showing us the boo-boo and the recovery. Great save. It's nice to know that something doesn't have to be perfect every step of the way to turn out fantastic in the end. Crystal Quote Black Dog Custom Leather
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