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complete the cutout. Remove the Baltic birch from the back of your piece. Your backer board will now match the outline of the fretwork plaque exactly. In lieu of using spray glue, you may substitute a good qualify packaging tape and tape the backer board to the back side of the project.

Remove the remaining pattern pieces from your project and use a palm sander to sand your project.

Finishing Procedure

If you used maple or some other fine hardwood, spray the inside holes of your design first with a poiyurethane spray finish (a satin finish was used in Ihe example). Nexl, spray the face of the project with the poiyurethane finish.

Spray or brush paint the backer boards in your choice of color. Apply a poiyurethane finish on the backer boards when dry to provide a protective finish. When this is dry, apply white wood glue sparingly to the back side of the

fretwork oroiect. Place the backer board on the project pieces and lay them on a flat surface. You may weigh them down or use clamps if necessary until the glue dries.

Use the a good, strorg, clear-drying wood glue to attach the three leaves to the center solid supporting leaf and weigh until dry. Use the 2-part epoxy according to lebel directions to glue a hanger on the back of the plaque.

Display with pride!

Warning!

Remember when working with spray paints and poiyurethane to be safe! Work in a well ventilated area and wear an oppropriate mask to protect yourself from fumes and dust!

For Questions concerning this project contact Speila Bergner, (708] 532-5624. Email: Scroilgirl@comcast.net

Fig. 2. Spray glue on a blank sheet of copy paper and attach it to the backer board.

Fig. 1. Apply a layer of clear packaging tape over the entire design.

Fig. 3. Attach the sheet of Baltic birch to the back side of your cut-out patterns.

Fig. 4. One of the horse cutouts attached to the backer board,

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