Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-03, страница 50

Fig. 4. Typical corner detail.

To make a perfect butt joint at the corners, measure, trim and attach the top and bottom outer frame pieces (M), then trim the lengths of the side pieces (N) to fit perfectly at the top and bottom.

(A) Border panel

(3) 5llhouette

(D) Backer

Fig. 5. Stacking of the various elements to go inside the frame.

these parts will need to be painted prior to being attached to the frame as explained in the painting instructions that follow.

Make eight corner blocks (I) by measuring and cutting them to size: 1 /4" x 1 -3/4" x 1 -3/4".

Use the pattern to make eight thunderbird overlays (J) from 1/16" plywood.

Use the patterns to make four of the top and bottom frame overlays (K), and four of the side overlays (L). Make all of these from 1 /A" material.

Measure and cut the outer frame parts (M and N) to size. Make four 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 13-1/2" pieces and four 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 16" pieces . (These dimensions allow extra length to trim and fit during assembly.)

Painting

Even if you've never painted before, you'll have no trouble making your projects look just like these! We only use two colors of paint, red and blue, which are applied to the pieces before they are attached to the frame. So, you don't have to worry about getting paint on the wrong areas, you don't have to mix any paints together, and you don't even have to try to cover everything with a solid, even coat!

We used Prima Acrylic Paints from the Martin/F Weber Co. They are easy to use and easy to clean up with soap and water. ,Use Cadmium Red Medium for the corner blocks (I), frame overlays (K and L), and backer board (D). Use Cerulean Blue Hue for the border panel (A), and outer frame pieces (M and N).

To apply the paints you'll need a medium-size artist's brush, a small bowl of water, and some paper towels or rags for cleanup. Start by squeezing out a small amount of paint (about ihe size of a grape or so) onto a scrap piece of cardboard. Dip your brush into water and use it to carry small amounts of the water to mix in and dilute/thin the paint. Practice applying a little paint on scrap wood. You don't want the paint to be a solid color when you brush it on the wood. It should be a thinner wash of color, which can be uneven and look somewhat aged or distressed. Keep adding water as needed. When you're happy with the look on scrap wood, go ahead and apply the paint to the real project.

After painting all of the pieces, allow them to dry completely.

Dry fit the outer frame pieces (M and N) to the subframe/face assembly). Trim lengths as needed to make

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When everything is dry, assemble the parts within the frame in the order shown in Fig. 5. Install clips, tabs, or small brads on the backside to hold the parts inside the frame, and attach a sawtooth hanger so that you can hang your finished projects up on the wall to enjoy!

For questions concerning this project, send an SASE to: Dirk Boelman, PO Box 701, Piatteville Wt 53818. Email: dirkdraws@CenturyTel.nef

even joints at the corners, and attach with glue and small nails/brads (see Fig. 4). Touch up the trimmed ends, nail heads, and whatever else needs it with paint. Also attach the corner blocks (I), thunderbird overlays (J), and frame overlays (K and L) to the frame with glue.

Before installing the silhouettes and other parts within the frame, give everything a few coats of a clear semi gloss acrylic spray or other finish of your choice.