Creative Woodworks & crafts 2001-04, страница 51

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Wood: bass wood—two pieces 1/2" x 7-1/2" x 11" (fo the lid ring and base), one piece 1-1/8" x 6-1/2" x 9-1/2" (for the box wall); walnut—one piece 1/8" x 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (for the fiowers and leave;;); Baltic birch plywood-—one piece 1/8" x 6-7/8" x 10" (for the lid lip)

Tools: scroll saw with No 5 PGT and No. 2 standard

biades; drill with bits Sandpaper, assorted grits Temporary-bond spray adhesive Wood giue

Er.virotex Lite* and mixing supplies

Envirotex Lite dyes": Blue and Green transparent,

White opaque Rubber gloves Piastic sheet Glass work surface Clear Danish oil

without any dyes, inside the lid ring. Cover the entire inside area of the ring and all surfaces of the leaves and flowers, but do not overfill with the clear Envirotex Lite as this will not allow room to add the dyed areas. Cover the project to protect it from dust and let dry at least twelve hours.

Mix up a small amount of Green Envirotex Lite and completely fill the leaves. Mix up a small amount of White and fill the flowers. Mix up a larger amount of Blue and fill the background. It is recommended that each color be allowed to dry before adding the next. That way, if there should be a spill, it can be wiped away. When the Envirotex Lite has set, remove the plastic.

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the lid

Transfer the patterns to the selected stock. Cut the lid ring to shape. Round over the inside and outside edge on the top side as well as the outside edge on the bottom side. Place a line of glue along the bottom inside edge of the lid ring, then position over a plastic sheet (such as a freezer bag) to glue the plastic sheet in place. Weigh down the lid ring and allow the glue to dry. This will serve to keep the Envirotex Lite inside the lid ring. I also recommend using a piece of glass for a work surface to ensure a smooth finish on the Envirotex Lite surface. In addition, it is advisable to make sure your working sur-is absolutely level so that the Envirotex Lite will dry in an even coat.

Cut out the flowers and leaves from walnut using a No. 2 blade. Note: the flowers can be stack cut three at a time. Position the leaves and flowers inside the lid ring.

Mix the Envirotex Lite according to the manufacturer's directions. Thorough stirring and accurate measuring are vital to the overall success of the project. If the product is not measured exactly or is not stirred well enough, the surface will remain tacky. Pour a thin coat of Envirotex Lite,

Make the box

Cut out the box base and round over both the top and bottom edges. Cut out the box wall and thoroughly sand. Center the wall piece on the base and glue in place. Next, cut out the lid lip. Note: although a pattern is provided, a better fit can be achieved if you use the top edge of the cut wall piece as a template. Sand to soften the inside and outside edges of one side of the lid lip. Dry assemble the box to determine the correct position of the lid lip, glue it in place, and let dry. Note: the side of the lid lip that does not have softened edges is glued to the lid. To finish, apply two coats of Danish oil. ||