Construction

To give you a better idea of the service you would be getting, I will try and go into as much detail as I can about how I do my work, using my Kitsune case as an example.

It all starts with an idea, in this case, it was a drawing I had done the previous year. I started by placing the image on my light box and lightly tracing the lines. As I do this, I need to consider the shape and location of the open portion of the window as this will determine what portions of the drawing will become positive or negative space.

Once I rough out where the window will intersect the drawing, I begin redrawing the image. Once complete, I scan it back in and adjust levels to make it darker. I measure the side panel to determine the final size I will need. I flip the image horizontally and resize it using Photoshop, dividing it up into separate images if necessary and printing them. The pieces get taped together and traced onto the back of the panel using carbon paper.

Usually, at this point I will go over the lines with a permanent marker to keep the design from being smudged and ruined during the cutting process. This is not necessary if you are careful though. I do 90% of my cutting using #409 cut-off wheels. I generally cut the larger areas first as I like to see that I am making progress. I use my flex shaft attachment for my Black & Decker RTX, which I feel give me more flexibility and control in making cuts. I cut through where I can; lightly cutting all other lines such as curves so they are at least halfway cut through.