Creative Woodworks & crafts 2001-11, страница 34

by Marilyn Carmin of Heartland Creations

Inlaced version

Painted version

SUPPLIES |

Wood: poplar or wood of choice—one piece 112" x 11 -1 /2" x | 12-112" (for the swan); contrasting wood of choice—one piece 1/4" x 6-1/2" x 11-1/2" (for flowers A), one piece 1/4" x 5-1/2" x 9-1/2" (for flowers B) Tools: scroll saw with No. 2 (22 TPI) blades; drill with

No. 58 bit Sandpaper, assorted grits Temporary-bond spray adhesive Wood glue and glue brush Inlace* (optional), clear with red metal dust Acrylic paint (optional): red and green Clear spray finish of choice

"Inlace is available from: Choice Woods, 451 Baxter Ave., \ Louisville, KY 40204, 1-888-895-7779 or on the web at: j www.choicewoods.com. i

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INSTRUCTIONS

Make photocopies of the patterns and adhere them to the selected stock with spray adhesive. Bore blade entry holes for the inside cuts. Insert the blade and saw each piece to shape. Hint: save the scraps surrounding the flowers and use them for support while sanding.

Shown here are two options for finishing the flowers, inlace or painting. Inlace is a liquid inlay material for woodworkers. Depending upon different additives, it can take on many looks such as granite, turquoise, or stained glass. This material is most often used by wood turners, and it also works well with Corian. Scrollers are only just beginning to realize its potential.

Cover the back of the flowers with tape and simply follow the manufacturer's instructions. So far I've found it easy to use. Do not add too much metal dust (as I did) as that will make it darker than desired.

Another option is to paint the flowers. Create a very thin wash of fifteen parts water to one part paint. Referring to the photograph of the painted flowers, color them accordingly, red for the roses and green for the stems and leaves.

Glue the flowers in place around the heart edges. Spray with clear finish of choice and enjoy, if-i