Jig Saw

Jiggin’ for Salmon – part 7

Backlit forest leaf salmon.
Backlit forest leaf salmon.

A look at it back lit. Spent an hour assessing how I was going to cut the perimeter and then I set about doing it.

Back lit salmon plywood project.
Back lit salmon plywood project.
Back lit salmon plywood project.
Back lit salmon plywood project.

I don’t have the sanding done yet on this step but you get the idea.

Perimeter cutting the forest leaf salmon.
Perimeter cutting the forest leaf salmon.
Perimeter cutting the forest leaf salmon.
Perimeter cutting the forest leaf salmon.

I decided to cut the leaf from the plywood stock and sand down the edges. Now, what to do with the scrap leaf? 🙂 I have to purchase some 1/8 inch luan and make a backer for the leaf..or not. Still have not committed myself yet as to which way to go. Maybe a green backer board? Or a red backer board?

Forest leaf cut from plywood.
Forest leaf cut from plywood.
Forest leaf cut from plywood.
Forest leaf cut from plywood.

I decided to go with the natural look and gave it 2 coats of clear polyurethane. Hung it up using a key whole bracket and a drywall screw.

Keyhole hanger for mounting.
Keyhole hanger for mounting.
Keyhole hanger for mounting.
Keyhole hanger for mounting.

All done! I hope you enjoyed the project and the process. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to do so below.

Jim Barry - Forest Leaf Salmon plywood project.
Jim Barry – Forest Leaf Salmon plywood project.

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A Newfoundland born Canadian with a life long interest in woodworking, baking and anything else that peaks my curiosity.

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