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Blogger Nashua, NH on Sep 24, 2012

Reclaimed Wood Animal Silhouettes

While scanning Hometalk recently, I discovered Sand and Sisal and their FABULOUS shark pallet art. Well, since reclaiming just about anything is right up my alley, I had to give this a go. So much fun to create! I love the little hedgehog and dog. I see other silhouettes in my future. ;)

To see more: http://paintedtherapy.blogspot.com/2012/09/reclaimed-wood-animal-friend-silhouettes.html

8 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Those are great. A really unique look.

on Sep 24, 2012 · Like 0
Kim Sand & Sisal Virginia Beach, VA

Thank you for the mention! I'm glad my shark pallet art inspired you! These look adorable!

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Kevin M. Veler, Law Offic... Alpharetta, GA

I've got a pallet... now if I just had artistic talent and wood working ability.

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0
Forestine M Santee, SC

I love these. Did you use a jig saw, dremel or ban saw?

on Mar 10, 2013 · Like 0
Painted Therapy Nashua, NH

Hi Forestine,
I actually used a scroll saw. But if you had a silhouette that wasn't too intricate, you could probably get away with a jigsaw. I've never used my Dremel for cutting, but you could give it a try. I can't speak about a band saw as I've never used one. :)

on Mar 11, 2013 · Like 0
Forestine M Santee, SC

I guess I assumed you cut it out all at once. Just never tried anything that large with the scroll. They look great.

on Mar 11, 2013 · Like 0
Painted Therapy Nashua, NH

I lay the pieces of reclaimed wood together, sketch the animal on top, then cut the pieces individually. The final step is to tack all the pieces together. So, I am working with small pieces. Thanks Forestine!

on Mar 11, 2013 · Like 0
Janet S

Love this. Thanks for sharing. I'll have to try this, this spring. My sister is into Wolves, where do you find your patterns, or is this free hand?

5 days ago · Like 0