Creative Woodworks & crafts 2001-10, страница 30

by Joseph M. Herrmann

SUPPLIES

Wood: Colorwood* or wood of choice—one

piece 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 5" Toots; band saw; oscillating spindle sander; disc sander; drill press with drum sander (optional); hand-held electric drill with sand ing pad; belt sander (optional) Sandpaper, assorted grits Small spring clamps -

Goop Crafter's Adhesive & Sealant, or similar Linseed oil Paint thinner

Metal barrette clip** (100mm, measuring

approximately 3/8" x 3-7/8") Clear acrylic spray

* Available from HUT Products for Wood, a 2-1/2"x 2-1/2"x 17"piece is SI8.50 plus $6.99, shipping; 1-800-684-9371; www. hutproducts. com **Available from your local craft store.

INSTRUCTIONS

Just about everyone I know has someone in their family who has hair long enough to be able to wear it pulled back and secured with a hair barrette. Unfortunately, most hair barrettes available commercially are cheaply made from either inexpensive plastic or lightweight metal, neither of which holds up well in use. The hair barrette featured here is made from wood and is substantial as well as attractive.

The metal clips that form the foundation for the barrettes are available from most local crafts stores or through various mail order sources. They come in different dimensions and are usually sized by millimeters in length (see Fig. 1). The size I used for this project was 100mm, which measured approximately 3/8" x 3-7/8".

Any type of wood can be used to make barrettes. I have found that some of the "man-made" woods such as Dymondwood, Crazywood and Colorwood make striking projects. Another option is to use burl woods and other highly figured exotics. These look best when incorporating natural defects such as knots, roots, bark inclusion, and the rough burl edges which add an extra dimension to the project. I chose to make this barrette from Colorwood.

You can make the wooden portion in various dimensions, depending on the size of the barrette clip that you have selected. I started with a piece of stock that measured approximately 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 5", but a much smaller piece could be used. The width of the barrette is optional. I've made them in sizes ranging from 3/4" to over 2" in width.

Because the laminations in the Colorwood produce straight lines, it is important that the clip be somewhat centered on the block. I drew a centerline on the block, divided the clip dimension by two, and drew two lines 1-15/16" on either side of the centerline (see Fig. 2). I used the actual laminations of the block to be sure

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