Woodworker's Journal winter-2009, страница 53
something. It may be that your youngster is only interested in the coloring aspect. Applying Color Remove the tool rest and slow your lathe to about 300 rpm if you have variable speed. Otherwise, use the slowest setting possible. If your lathe is running too fast, the color won't transfer from the marker to the wood. Select a color scheme. I used red and silver, highlighted with black lines. For the snowman, I painted the background white, then used red and black. It's important to let the base coat of white dry before adding a second coat; otherwise, the ink will smear. The teenage girls in my classes used a color scheme related to their school colors, and the ornaments were nice gifts for teachers. For the lines on this snowman's body, I used a smaller-tipped red marker and moved the marker quickly across each bead, which created a spiral design. I added the buttons and face details with the lathe stopped. Coloring can, of course, be added after the spindle comes off the lathe. You can paint these ornaments if you wish, but that's not as instantly gratifying. ^ROCKLER WOODWORKING AND HAftDWAftf Create with Confidence" Catalog! Bursting with over 10,000 products The best selection of hardware, hardwood, tools and more! Call now for your free catalog! 1-800-403-9736 or visit www.rocklcr.com With the lathe running at a slow speed (about 300 rpm), apply color with a marker. If you want to add a second layer of ink over the top of a lighter color, be sure to let the ink dry for a few minutes. Otherwise, the colors smear. ORIGINAL staims ahd reat News, Spanky! BRIWAX BRIWAX & All of Our Other Fine Woodcare Products are Still Readily Available Recognized Worldwide an the Finest Wax Available! Same great wax you've known, loved and trusted for decades is just a phone call away.. 1-800-5BRIWAX Available in Clear & 9 Great Colors TTTT T T TtJ 008 GOUBM DARK OAK UGWSSW SISTCFM MKIMSMT IB* W8M3SM 3MKBM E8M WINTER 2009 53 |
