Creative Woodworks & crafts 1997-12, страница 29

Creative Woodworks & crafts 1997-12, страница 29

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Getting to the root of the matter For the tree, spray or paint the piece Black, making sure that you cover the edges of the wood as well. When dry, dampen the sea sponge, wring it out very well, then dip it into Walnut and dab the sponge on the tree (see Fig. 1). When dry, sponge again with Autumn Brown (see Fig. 2). Float Black all the way around the tree and on all of the branches as shown in Fig. 3. Next, with the No. 2 liner and Black, paint the lines on the "cut off" stumps (see Fig. 4).

For the foliage, spray or paint with Black Green. Allow to dry, then sponge Leprechaun on all of the foliage (see Fig. 5). Allow to dry, then repeat with Chrome Green Light on the edges (see Fig. 6).

The blue bird is Williamsburg Blue with the wing outlined in Heritage Blue. Beaks on both birds are Straw. The nest is Straw and shaded with Pigskin. The inside of nest is Walnut and the eggs are White.

The brown bird is Light Chocolate with White streaks to resemble feathers. The nest is basecoated Walnut, with crisscrossed lines in Straw and Pigskin with the No. 2 liner. Float Walnut on the stomach just above the nest.

For the birdfeeder, the roof is Silver, the shelter is Autumn Brown, and the inside is Black. Pick up a bit of Straw and dot some seeds inside of the feeder with the tip of the No. 2 liner. Add the detail lines with the No. 2 liner and Black. Shading on the roof is Black.

Referring to Fig. 7, paint the birdhouses as follows:

Basecoat the large birdhouse with Straw. The roof is Brown and shaded with Walnut. The entrances to the

birdhouse are Black.

Basecoat the blue birdhouse with Heritage Blue. The entrances are Black, and the roof is Copper shaded with Black.

Basecoat the red birdhouse with Opaque Red mixed with a bit of Black. The entrance is Black.

If you choose to paint the frame as shown in the photograph, I used Walnut for the outside, then mixed Chrome Green Light and Black Green at a 4-1 ratio for the inside.

Finishing

First, take a crumpled brown paper bag and "sand" the background and greenery very lightly to smooth these surfaces. Do not sand the tree, as it looks a bit more natural in this rough state.

Insert the gold wire through the birdhouses and through the screw eye, then hang them on the limbs where indicated. Twist the wire ends in the back to secure in place.

Glue the round spacers behind the tree on the very tips of the branches where the inserts will go. Glue the square spacers on the tips of the other limbs where the greenery will go. Affix the tree to the backer board, then glue the greenery to the tree.

Allow the piece to dry thoroughly. Next, with the 3/4" wash, apply finish to the entire piece. Make sure you don't overload your brush.

You're done! Insert the clock movement and the photo frames of your family and proudly exhibit your heritage!