[john lucas]

I've been wanting to add Intasia to my mirrors and finally decided to do it. The heart was glued to the mirror body and they were both cut out together with my scroll saw with the table tilted to 3 degrees. This let the heart sit about half way into the wood. The heart is Red Heart and the top has been carved. The mirror is birds eye maple. Then handle had been carved in a gentle curve and is about 3/8" thick.

 

[duncsuss]

I didn't follow the method, but the end result is stunning -- it's beautiful, John, I'm sure whoever receives it will be delighted.

 

[TonyM]

mirror

That's an heirloom, for sure and a nice piece of wood.
TonyM

 

[Coyote Woodshop]

Very nice! Great idea.

 

[guglipm63]

Nice. You always come up with great ideas

 

[Kenbo]

This is awesome. Love it. You've turned your, already awesome mirrors, into something extraordinary. Great work.

 

[Bob Willing]

John

Looks just great and my two favorite woods red heart and birdseye:thumbsup:

 

[Masterjer]

Beautiful mirror and beautiful intarsia! Thanks for sharing.

 

[firehawkmph]

Nice work John, neat idea.
Mike Hawkins

 

[cabinetman]

Really beautifully done. What's the finish?

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[john lucas]

The finish is Minwax wipe on Poly. On the Heart I used 4/0 steel wool to dull it back down to satin to make it contrast with the mirror body.

 

[MagGeorge]

Gorgeous mirror! The wood looks amazing and the heart is a great accent. Love the beautiful contrast of the woods. Excellent work