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The piece was done in two layers. The scroll
worked layer was cut out of a piece of Book Matched Apricot Wood, while
the plaque backing is made from Book Matched Juniper Wood. The
overall size of the inscription piece is roughly 9" high x
6 1/4" wide x 3/16" thick, while the plaque backing is roughly 14" high x 9" high x 3/16" thick. |
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I chose to leave a large reveal at the top and bottom,
to show the character of the juniper. At the top are two knots, which symbolize
the parents looking upon their child, and the bottom was just interesting due to
the black stripe. It was my choice for the tiger for various reasons, nothing of
import, but wouldn't it be neat if he was to grow up and be a "coming right
at you" tiger. I know his dad would think so! |
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I came up with this idea to
honor the birth of a co-worker and friend's new child, remembering his comment
about liking tigers a few months earlier. I chose to use this tiger pattern, by Joseph Preston of JO-LI
Creations for the tiger pattern. Note the "coming right at you"
stance of the tiger, the same pattern is used on the tiger
on plaque pattern.