Here it is... my largest commission EVER!

[woodtattoos]

I was commissioned to make a chessboard for a customer who had some Oriental rat chesspieces but no board to go with them. The base of each pieces was quite large so each square needed to be 50mm across.

My regular partner in crafting, Chris from Works-in-Wood, put together a stunning board with sycamore panels framed by strips of holly with a waney edge.

I was then left to design and burn! Over 30hrs of work later and here is the finished result... I'm very pleased with it.





Si.

[Caroleecrafts]

This is beautiful Si the work so intricate, I would think the customer would be thrilled.

[woodtattoos]

Thanks, Caroline.

I've just posted about this thread on Twitter and it must have worked... there are currently 12 guests on here which is the most I've ever seen on a single Forum thread. Welcome, Tweeters... why not join the Forum?

Si.

[MuranoSilver]

Oh my goodness -
Si that is stunning I love the little rat people at the side of the board
I hope that's going in the book!

Nic xx

[woodtattoos]

I hope that's going in the book!

Of course... a whole step-to-step guide documenting the way it was made from start to finish!
Thanks for the comment.
Si.

[Fluffy Squirrel]

Absolutely stunning work Si... it's beautiful and I'm sure your customer will love it. So intricate and detailed. Wonderful.

[flutterbybutterfly]

Wow!!!! It is amazing, congratulations on your awesome piece.

Kim xx

[CarLisaCrafts]

That really is beautiful and such detailed work.. WELL DONE YOU!!!!

Hugs Caron x

[beckyboo]

amazing work.....you can see the care and attention that has gone into the details ...beautiful

[Pagan]

wow, that is stunning - so much detail in there. Nice one

[Peter]

......................and the finished board with my chess rats on it...............

[Bath-Bomb.Com]

Absolutely beautiful...

Peter...who's winning?

[ejralph]

what a stunning creation. The chess pieces just look absolutely perfect on it.

Plus, being a diehard Stranglers fan, I am completely in love with the rat designs!

[skuttle]

It's absolutely stunning ...really beautiful work!

[wendy]

I am so impressed!!

Absolutely amazing. The customer must be thrilled.