Plaque with house name

[rraposo]

This is my current work in progress... a house name plaque. In limewood - this time i remember the wood name. LMAO.

Feedback and opinions are always welcome.

[sappy]

Looking really good so far. Did you also draw the design?

[joepaulbutler]

Progressing nicly, What part of the world are you from, just curious caused by the name

[Glenn Jennings]

Looks like this will be a fine piece from what I can see of it so far. I like tha pattern . It looks great.

[rraposo]

sappy well, i "assembled" the design... got a picture from the web and put the lettering above. joepaulbutler i'm from Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal, middle of the atlantic, portuguese is the language.

[joepaulbutler]

I google it, what a beautiful place

[Glenn Jennings]

Have to agree with you there Joe. A real nice place.

[Claude]

That's going to be a great house plaque when finished!

Claude

[rraposo]

Thank you all... Quick update with new picture. Clean up still to do and maybe a texture on the background... Then I'll think about the finishing

[toycarver]

Very nice!

[Glenn Jennings]

Looking really good so far. Look forward to seeing it finished. Nice job!!!!

[rraposo]

Ok. Here's another update... Not too happy about it. Think i might add some gold to the lettering.

[Brian T]

I agree. The house name needs something to add contrast so it's easier to see and read.
I want to paint the tops of the letters black.
All the same, pretty cool sign.

[joepaulbutler]

I don't believe you ever mention how big the sign is. To me, the question would be, to the background as a darker shade, thereby leave the name & design more predominate, Or paint the tops of the letters and the sides a different color than the top. How are you going to finish it, will it be outside in the weather, Sign is outstanding, so you might want to experiment on scrape wood.

[Randy]

Impresive carving! I agree that adding more contrast between the background and the carving and letters would add to the appearance.