I tend to be very critical of my finishing; always finding something that I could have done better. Regardless of the slight imperfections, I am thrilled with my finish. It was a challenge to put together. Thank you Jackie for providing me with an opportunity to go outside of my comfort zone!
The music on the front of the piano is a piece of scrimshaw; a threadwinder! The two gold circles on either side of it are magnetic needle minders.
Surprise! The piano opens up to reveal a keyboard also made from scrimshaw. Under the keyboard is a little tray with room for needles or maybe a bodkin. Behind the keyboard there is space for a pincushion or a ball of thread and a scissors!
Here's a final look at it. I think it's amazing!
Thank you for your visits and for your kind comments!
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Holy smoke! What an amazing project! I can't imagine the steps to finish this piece. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, absolutely amazing!! Your finishing is first rate and certainly nothing to feel shy about. Your work is fantastic!! Laura
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly Hot Bologna! That is awesome! Enjoy your finish ... definitely reason to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome finish!!!!!! It is gorgeous!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCathy your piece is stunning! What a fabulous job you did.
ReplyDeleteNow you can enjoy it and proudly display it
with admiration
Paola
That is really special xxx
ReplyDeleteWhoo Hoo! Great job. What an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing finish! Now that's something to be especially proud of!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beautiful finish! I think we are all more critical of our own finishing work. Yours looks perfect to me. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous in every way! You need to reward yourself with something very special for such a fantastic finish!
ReplyDeleteCathy, Another fabulous finish but this one is above and beyond! I know this is a difficult finish but you pulled it off amazingly! Maybe it'll motivate me to get moving on mine!!!
ReplyDeleteHOLY TOLEDO!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletexxx
Wow, that IS amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on the finishing.
Marilyn
Wow!!!! Such a stunning piece. It's absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations on being able to do this kind of finishing, so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, it's amazing! Congratulations for such a stunning finish :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic! What a treasure...oh so pretty too!
ReplyDeleteWow Cathy what an amazing piece.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely and quite an achievement Cathy - congratulations! I can do complex finishing but I don't really enjoy it all that much so I tend not to take these kind of classes. I'll enjoy yours instead LOL. You can be very proud of it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing design! How talented you are to make this look so beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteWOW! Stunning finish! This is a project that is just magical - over the top. You should be very proud!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! love Annette
I think it's amazing too, Cathy! Great job on the finishing. That is so far beyond my capabilities and I'm always so impressed by what you do! Congratulations!
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