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Pattern Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1!

THE MAKING OF A STRAWBERKI¥ filfEl FROM CORIAN® AND INLACE

by Barry Gross (Mr. Solid SurfaceJ of BG Artforms

SUPPLIES

Corian® —one red piece 1 /2" x 8" x 9" (for the strawberry), one green piece 1/2" x 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (for the stem) Tools: scroll saw with a No. 9 Artisan blade*; drill with 1/16"-Dia. bit; pneumatic sander Model 130 (optional)**; belt or disc sander with aluminum oxide sanding discs (optional)**; polishing wheel with muslin wheel and a good polishing compound (optional); random orbital sander (optional); hone InLace (white, the material used for the seeds) Note: white Sculpy clay can also be used if you cannot obtain InLace 3M Spray Mount™ artist's aahesive Sandpaper, assorted grits (including 220, 320, 400,

and 600 wet/dry) Denatured alcohol

Hot Stuff Super "T" Cyanoacrylate (CA)* glue Masking or packing tape Double-faced tape

* Available from BG Artforms, 2189 Philip Drive, Bensalem, PA 19020, (888) 717-4202 or visit their website at www.bgartforms.com. **The Model 130 pneumatic sander is also available for $35.95, as is a solid surface aluminum oxide sanding kit (CSK-3) for $ 15.95, both from BG Artforms. Photos and descriptions of these sanding tools can be found on BG Artforms' website.

Step 2. Round over the back of the No. 9 scroll saw blade using a hone.

Introduction

Ever since I was a child growing up in the 50's and 60^:s (I know I am dating myself here), eating freshly picked strawberries and attending the local strawberry festival in the late spring were eagerly anticipated seasonal pleasures. So this spring, when my wife asked me to design her a trivet, the first subject that popped into my mind was the strawberry. But enough of my childhood, let us turn our attention to making the strawberry with InLace seeds.

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Make the Strawberry

Step 1. Corian^ has a definite top and bottom. The top is generally smoother than the bottom, and the bottom might have writing on it. However, with colors red, yellow, black and lilac, you can use either side because they are both the same. Place masking tape on the surface of both the red and green pieces. This will aid in keeping your blade from overheating when you are cutting the material. Use 3M Spray Mount™ artist's adhesive to adhere the pattern to the surface. 32 • Creative Woodworks & Crafts August 2002

Step 3. Make sure that the scroll saw blade is exactly 90 degrees to your scroll saw table.

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