Creative Woodworks & crafts 1997-08, страница 22

SUPPLIES

Wood: Hobby Wood*: 1/2"-thick:4-M2^,: x 6" (for the upright); 1/4"-thick: 2-1/2" x 6-13/16". 2" x 6-5/16", 1 -112" x 5-13/16", r x 5-5-16" (for the base) Tools: scroll saw; drill with assorted bits including

a 1-3/8"-Dia. Forstner bit Temporary-bond spray adhesive Wood glue

One 1-7/16"-Dia. mini clock insert* Wood primer spray Sandpaper, assorted grits Tack cloth Palette

Varnish of choice

Delta Ceramcoat acrylic paints: Antique White; Biack Black Cherry; Cloudberry Tan; Dark Forest Green; Holiday Red; Olive Yellow; Pumpkin; Wedgewood Green

Loew-Comell paintbrushes: Nos. 4 and 6 liners (series 7350); 1/2" angular shader (series 129)

⁴Available from The Art Factory, 950 Hollman Street, P.O. Box 701, Platteville, Wl 53818, (608) 348-8332, fax (608) 348-8388.

MR***

Designed by Dirk Boelman Painted by Jane Guthrie ■.

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the upright and base

Transfer the upright pattern from the Full Size Pattern Section, drill for the clock movement, and saw to shape. Cut the base pieces to size.

To assemble, glue the upright to the top base piece and glue the four base pieces together (see Fig. 1 and the Full Size Pattern Section).

Painting preparation

Before painting your clock, sand the entire piece, removing any residue with a tack cloth. Apply one coat of wood primer spray, allow to dry, and wipe once more.

Paint the clock

Apply one coat of Dark Forest Green to both circles and to the bottom of upright. Let dry, then lightly sand and apply a second coat of paint.

Basecoat the tiered base, inside rim of the large circle, and the two round supports with one coat of Cloudberry Tan. Let dry, sand lightly, then apply a second coat.

Basecoat the branches with Wedgewood Green. While still wet, pick up a small amount of Dark Forest Green and blend into the right side of each branch.

Pick up a small amount of Antique White and