Illyria Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hi everyone! I'm fairy new here. Well, actually I've been lurking for some time, but now I've decided to share this table I've made yesterday. It's entirely made by me, including the legs. You can see more pictures on my blog: http://illyriasminiatures.blogspot.com/ I was a bit afraid to tackle cabriole legs, but now that I finished this table I'm looking forward to making more furniture in this style. So do you think I did a passable job on my first try in this style? Any suggestions on future projects like this? Regards, Illyira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hi everyone! I'm fairy new here. Well, actually I've been lurking for some time, but now I've decided to share this table I've made yesterday. It's entirely made by me, including the legs. You can see more pictures on my blog: http://illyriasminia...s.blogspot.com/ I was a bit afraid to tackle cabriole legs, but now that I finished this table I'm looking forward to making more furniture in this style. So do you think I did a passable job on my first try in this style? Any suggestions on future projects like this? Regards, Illyira What a nice way to come out of lurkdom! You want to introduce yourself to all of us over at the Newcomers' Forum. Noce cabriole legs! I did a pair for a 1:24 sideboard. Short ones look nice on upholstered furniture, too. Ladies' desks, dining tables; I put together some HoM kitsfor dining chairs that had cabriole legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creamcheese Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Beautiful table! Did you carve the legs by hand or did you use a special tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Congratulations on a job well done, Illyira -- and :welcome: to the forum! It's hard to make odd-shaped items look identical. You really must have wood working genes in your DNA helix! :thumb: You mentioned thick leather in your blog. Could you make a single fold glued shut and make faux paper to make books? Maybe bevel the edges so it appears the book's covers are thin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thank you everyone for your nice comments! Havanaholly: I already started a topic in the newbie section, to introduce myself, although that was more than a month ago (maybe two?). I didn't really have anything meaningful to post until now, but I'm so proud of my newest creation that I just had to share Creamcheese: The only tools I used are a coping saw and sandpaper.... lots of sanding to be done! KathieB: Thanks for the advice on the books. I'll have to try that, since the leather is all kinds of interesting colors, and perfect for my witchy books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 You probably did, too! I have a memory that hasn't worked right in years... Anyway, I'm SO glad to see you posting, and such a terrific first posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Beautiful work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Welcome fellow lurker! This is a good group so don't be shy. That's a lovely table. I love this style of Victorian furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Your table is just beautiful! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thank you everyone for your lovely comments. I wanted to show you another table, dining table size and how the tables turned out after three coats of stain. At first I intended to leave only one coat, but I decided to try it with two and liked the results so much I ended up with three coats of stain. I think it gives them a more finished look. They look much better now. Regards, Illyria http://illyriasminiatures.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 You certainly have mastered those cabriole legs! You are right on with that finish! They are lovely, and I like how the wood grain is in scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Really nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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