Creative Woodworks & crafts 1999-04, страница 48

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Fig. 1. Transfer the pattern to the stock.

Fig. 2. Sawing out the pattern.

Fig. 3. Save the pieces sawn out of the bear tracks, . Fig. 4. A<M a sawtooth hanger to the back of the piece.

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instructions

Rough it up

To create the rough edge on the wood, brace the wood upright and use a chisel or hatchet to split off the edges of the board. Work slowly, splitting the wood with the grain. Tape can be applied over the rough edge to protect against splinters while working. Do not sand this edge!

Cut if up

Spray a light coat of adhesive on the back of the

pattern. Let dry to just tacky and apply it to the wood (see Fig. 1). Bore starter holes in the waste areas, insert the scroll saw blade, and cut out the pattern (see Fig. 2). Be sure to save the pieces sawn out of the tracks for later use (see Fig. 3).

Remove the paper pattern and sand the surface; leaving the rough edges as is. Stain the tops of the track pieces before gluing them back into place. Glue each piece slightly lower than the finished surface. This will give the imprint some depth. Allow the glue to dry and then sand the excess wood off the back.

Finish II up When staining the bear, start with Early American on the nose, face and inside the ear, followed by Dark Walnut on the forehead, outer ear, back and throat. Add just a little black to the nose and eyes, and the bear is done. Let the stains dry, then remove the tape on the rough edge, and clear coat the entire piece.

Hang it up When the stain is dry, add a sawtooth hanger to the back (see Fig. 4), and you are ready to show off your project!