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Fall Pattern Sale Order 1 to 6 Patterns Get 5% Off Order 7 to 15 Patterns Get 10% Off Order over 15 Patterns Get 20% Off
Also In this Issue • Tips on Transferring Patterns to Wood “Pattern Prep” • New Intarsia Association • Roberts Studio Open House • Photos from Students • New Patterns page 5 • 2013 Class Schedule Set • Gelling (Using Wiping Gel)
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Over the years we have worked hard to perfect the finishing process we recommend. Te purpose of this article is to share what we have learned thru trial and error. We found it best to apply the finish before the parts are glued down. Surface Preparation: All surfaces must be dry and as dust free as possible. We use an air compressor to blow each piece off before applying the first coat of gel. Application: Stir the gel thoroughly before and during application. Do not apply in direct sunlight or areas of extreme air movement. A good tip to keep the gel from drying out while you coat the pieces is to open the can, turn the lid
upside down and put a small amount on the inside of the lid. Place the lid on top of the can and refill as needed. Tis keeps air from drying the surface of the exposed gel. Because the gel is very thick and it soaks into the wood it works best to apply the gel one piece at a time. Wee use a 1” W 1” foam brush to apply the gel and Bounty paper towels to wipe each piece clean. First Coat: Apply the gel to the sides and top, leaving the bottom free of finish so the glue will hold the pieces firmly to the backing. Applying the gel to the sides and top will help seal s eal the wood, protecting your piece from the ever-changing climates. If the gel is left on too long before wiping off, drying time increases and the sides could remain tacky.. It is VERY important to use a clean paper towel (or a tacky clean part of the towel) towel) for each piece. Tis eliminates “cross “cross contamination” which may increase the chances of a tacky
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Carbon pattern? Tracing? Copies? How many copies? Cut pattern pieces out? Master pattern? Repositionable Glue Stick? Spray adhesive? Xyron Machine?
Q uestions, questions and more questions!! Bottom line . . . the best way to achieve accuracy with your Intarsia projects is to adhere the paper pattern pieces directly onto the wood. Making multiple copies and gluing the pattern pieces to the wood is much more precise than using the carbon paper. It eliminates any chance of human error.
• Making Copies of Pattern: Keep your original pattern as your Master Copy. Usually 7 copies is enough, be sure you get all the copies you think you will need at the same time. Settings on commercial copiers are changed frequently and when set back to 100% the setting may vary. • Cutting the Pattern Pieces Apart: Working with one copy at a time, plan your cuts into the pattern by first marking the pieces you want to cut out. Draw a yellow line by all the parts that are along the outside edges. Tis helps you “relax” when sawing, knowing that when cutting these lines they do not need to match up to another piece. Hint: Mark with pencil the parts you plan to cut apart, it is easier to erase a pencil line than taping pattern pieces back together. • Place the pattern parts onto the wood: Having separate pattern pieces makes it much easier to find the “best” grain for that particular part. You can easily move the pattern pieces around on the board. When you are happy with the placement of the pattern pieces on the wo od use a pencil to mark a few guide lines to help realign the pattern sections after the glue has been applied. • Gluing methods: Repositionable Spray Adhesive, Repositionable Glue Sticks, Xyron Creative Station with a repositionable glue cartridge. Use any of the above applications to adhere pattern directly onto the wood. Tis brings us to our new and improved C Series patterns. $22.45? Why is this price so high? Because it eliminates the need to trace the pattern onto the wood and it also eliminates the need to make multiple copies. We have done the slicing and dicing of the pattern into pieces for you. All you need to do is cut the sections out and glue them to your wood. Plus, the patterns are red lined on our top grade Vellum paper, and you get enough pattern pieces to make two projects or have extra pieces if there is a need to redo a piece.
We are looking forward to seeing you this Fall! Special Guests include: Judy Gale Roberts – Intarsia Artist and Pattern Designer Ray and Cindy Seymore – Seyco Sales – Distributor for Excalibur Scroll Saws Stephen Raffo – RJR Studios – Sand Flee Drum Sander Smoky Mountain Woodcravers – Nawgers Nob
We will have coffee, cookies and a hot dog lunch served from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Plus great door prizes, names will be drawn hourly. Te Smoky Mountains are a great place to visit in the fall. Look on-line for more information about the area. Come join us and share your Intarsia Eexperiences!
Order 1 to 6 Patterns Get 5% Off Order 7 to 15 Patterns Get 10% Off Order over 15 Patterns Get 20% Off We are offering the discounts on Pattterns only. This sale includes all of our patterns, from the regular size to the largest size patterns. The current discount for buying patterns in sets of three will still apply to your order. Buy more patterns and get up to 20% off the total pattern price. The discount does not apply to hardware items, scroll saw blades, books, Gel, or shipping. 3
surface which will extend the amount of time needed to dry. Also continued use of the same paper towel will cause the towel to break down and leave more lint. Second & Tird Coats: Applied to the top surface and outside edges only. Apply gel to surface, wipe quickly with a clean cloth. Buff lightly with another clean cloth, working in the direction of the grain until the surface is smooth and your paper towel comes away with no residue. Tree coats are what we recommend; however, additional coats will enhance and provide greater protection. Sanding between coats is not necessary as long as you buff each piece until no residue is left on cloth. Occasionally the gel raises the grain on aspen. We use a 4/0 steel wool between the second and final third coat. Drying ime: Drying time will be affected by temperature, humidity and thickness of the gel. Most oil-based varnishes dry upon exposure to air, which is also known as “oxidative cure.” We use a small oscillating fan set on low about 4 feet away from drying project pieces. Tis is especially helpful in areas with higher humidity levels. We also have a dehumidifier running at all times. It is the oxygen molecules in the air that interact with the gel, creating a chemical reaction that causes the gel to dry. We recommend at least 8-10 hours between the first and second coats. Less time (6-8 hours) is needed between the 2nd and 3rd coats.
Te world of intarsiaists just got smaller! We now have a way for fellow woodworkers to connect and to share ideas and experiences. If you are like me, you gained your intarsia skills the “hard” way, through skinned fingers, broken tools and less than perfect projects. Since life is too short for you to make every mistake, it is time to learn from others’ mistakes. We are proud to announce an intarsia organization called, the National Intarsia Carvers Association (NICA). NICA was born July 25, 2012 with the purpose of serving as a network for wood enthusiasts to share and glean the tips, tricks and techniques that will make your next Intarsia project a success. Our first event for bringing intarsia-minded people together will be held March 8, 9 and 10, 2013 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is called “Discover the Art In Intarsia” show. Judy Gale Roberts will be teaching a seminar and a hands-on class. We are working with numerous vendors involved with tools and supplies used to create Intarsia to participate in the show. We are planning a wood art gallery featuring many forms of wood art. Tere will be door prizes, mini-classes and more. We will keep you posted as the details unfold. Joannie Vice President NICA For more information about becoming a member of NICA Please Contact:
[email protected] (email) John Sandor, President NICA 319-310-0727 or Joannie West, Vice President 319-551-3126
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Both Angels On One Pattern
Hollow Base. Pieces are Stacked, Glued and Sanded. Pattern includes Instruction
$14.95 ea The Dragon and the I-74 Castle make a great set!
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Te smalle r version finished size is 28” high by 35” wide. It has approximately 157 pieces and is rated expert level. Tis pattern comes with the 25” by 19” color poster (same as for the larger) and a 8.5 by 11 detail of the areas that were modified for the smaller version. Te pattern is printed on 25” by 38” high quality paper.
Order # P-7 - $24.95 +$8.00 S&H
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Classroom in a ube patterns include; One red line master pattern for reference. wo sets of the pattern sections already cut apart (dissected). Tese are printed with red lines and are printed on sheets of velum paper. You will be amazed how much easier it is to follow a red line with your saw blade. Te velum paper is transparent which helps finding that special grain pattern for each part of your Intarsia project. DO NO make copies of the cut-up patterns. Copiers can distort the pattern. Alos inclued is a complete set of step by step instructions from class with color photos and reference photos of the subject matter. With the purchase of the classroom in a tube you can buy additional sheets of the pattern sections for $4.95 ea.
Introductory Special Price $22.45 each
Stephen Catlett is our off site event planner. If you are interested in seminars or classes for your woodworking club, he is the man to talk to.
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Te Bench Lathe has a high torque, permanent magnet motor that is extremely quiet and smooth running. Cast iron base has mounting holes and suction cup feet for a secure hold on the work surface. Comes with right and left precision machined apered Spindles (A-M-5 and A-M-6) for holding buffs and wheels up to 4” in diameter.
•1/6 horsepower , high torque motor •115 Volt, 125 Watts (continuous rating) •Speed Range: 500-7,000 rpm •Motor shaft diameter: 5/16” •Height: 5-1/8”, Width: 6” •Weight: 7.5 lbs
o use the Kirges Inflatable Sanders (listed below) you will need to purchase two 1/4 Collet Holders #CHA-5. We recommend mounting the #140 on the right and the #120 on the left of the bench lathe. Te Kirges K-130 will not fit the lathe.
#CHA-5 $22.95 ea.
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Depending on the size of the motor you will need to order 1/2” or 5/8” bushings listed below.
$122.95 Special Discount from Retail Price $169.99
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the “INARSIA EXPERIENCE” 2011 & 2012 Class Information Te classes are held in our Studio/Woodshop located in Seymour, N (note map on page 22). You will take home a project that is completely shaped/sanded and a backing cut out for it. We do not put a finish on it (takes too long to dry). BEGINNER Class: We will cover basic skills required to get you started on the right foot with Intarsia. You should have some skill using a scroll saw. If not, we suggest you take a scroll saw course or at least practice on your scroll saw before attending the class. We will cover each step, using an easier pattern to help you have a good understanding of this technique. Tis is beginning Intarsia, not beginning woodworking. Scroll Sawing for Intarsia Class. For those of you brand new to scroll sawing for intarsia we now have a uesday afternoon (the uesday before class day) scroll sawing class. Te goal of this class is to learn basic intarsia scroll sawing skills that are needed to make your pieces fit. Te class will start at 1:00pm and finish up at 4:30pm. Te dates of the beginner scroll sawing classes will be on the uesday before the Beginner class. Te fee for the Scroll Sawing Intarsia class is only $40.00. INERMEDIAE 1 Class: We will spend a little less time on the wood selection and layout. Te project will be a little more complex than the beginner project. Te main focus will be on improving your scroll sawing skills to help ensure a good fit on your projects, plus we will spend more time on shaping and adding texture to your project. You should have at least 8 to 14 Intarsia projects before this class. If not, we suggest you make more projects before attending the class, or take the beginner class first. INERMEDIAE 2 Class: Will move quickly through the wood selection and layout. We will get more detailed about colors and grain selection, you should have experience scroll sawing. Te majority of the time on shaping and adding texture to your project. You should have made 14 to 24 Intarsia projects before this class. If not, we suggest you make more projects before attending the class, or take the beginner or intermediate 1 class first. ADVANCED Class: You must attend an Intermediate 2 class before you can take the Advanced Class. We will send you the patterns for the project, you will cut the project out before class using the wood of your choice. Having the project cut out before class will enable you to have three days with Judy contouring the project. Tis class has been focusing on the human face, the complexities involved in making a realistic face will make all other projects seem like a piece of cake. Te class will cover how to have a successful project using lots of raising shims for added dimension. It will be interesting to see the choices of wood each student uses. Te project will be something that Judy has designed just for the class. UIION $475.00 Tree Day Class: All classes will be held from Wednesday through Friday. Tis will be a “hands on” class. All classes will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 5 PM with a 1 hour lunch break, we will provide picnic lunches. We will also provide refreshments and snacks during the day. PAYMENS o register for a class we require a deposit of $200.00. FULL PAYMEN FOR HE UIION MUS BE RECEIVED WO WEEKS PRIOR O HE BEGINNING OF YOUR CLASS. Due to long waiting lists, we ask that you notify us as soon as possible if you have a change of plans so that we can fill your class space. Tere will be a $50 fee to transfer from one class to another. Class payments will not be transferred to future classes outside the current year’s class schedule. REFUND AND CANCELLAION POLICY o be eligible for any returned money, you must notify us as soon as possible. Tere will be an automatic $50 cancellation fee for any canceled registration, regardless of the date of withdrawal. If you withdraw from a class more than 60 days in advance, the school will refund the deposit on the class, less the $50 cancellation fee (refund of $150.00). If you withdraw 30 to 59 days before the class, the school will refund only 50% of the deposit on the class, less the $50 cancellation fee (refund of $50.00). If you withdraw within 29 days of the class, there will be NO REFUND ON ALL PAID MONEY FOR ANY REASON. If you cancel a class and are eligible for a refund, the available refundable money can be applied to another class in the same year (less the $50 cancellation fee). You cannot transfer money to another class in the next year’s schedule. If for any reason Roberts Studio must cancel a class, all money will be refunded.
2012 Intarsia Class Schedule Beginner Class Dates:
Intermediate 1 Class Dates:
Intermediate 2 Class Dates:
Advanced Class Dates:
Sept:.........19th-21st FULL
Sept:...........26th-28th 3 Spaces
Oct:............3rd-5th 3 Spaces
Oct:....10th-12th 3 Spaces
2013 Intarsia Class Schedule Beginner Class Dates:
Intermediate 1 Class Dates:
May:. .........1st-3rd 8 Spaces Sept:.........18th-20th
May:..........8th-10th 8 Spaces Sept:...........25th-27th
Intermediate 2 Class Dates: May:.........15th-17th 8 Spaces Oct:............2nd-4th
Advanced Class Dates: June:....5th-7th Oct:....9th-11th
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[email protected] • 800-316-9010 • 865-428-8875 • Fax 865-428-7870
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Fall Pattern Sale Order 1 to 6 Patterns Get 5% Off Order 7 to 15 Patterns Get 10% Off Order over 15 Patterns Get 20% Off
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