These are small name plates that I made as gifts.
Material : 6mm Plywood.
The Names : I drew the letters free hand and then cut them out using a scroll saw.
The base : A wavy edge is always easier than a straight border, and I feel also looks better. This was also cut with a scroll saw, the proxxon DS230 E
Painting : Each side needed about two coats minimum, and some three of enamel paint. I did not use primer and wood putty. In retrospect I possibly should have to get a smoother finish I noticed that the first coat takes about 12-16 hrs to dry. The subsequent coats are faster even drying in four to five hours.
Hanging the picture : Using a drill press I drilled guide holes on the top of the name plate. Into this I fixed small hooks with a bit of fevicol . A pilot hole is a must to preven the plywood from splitting. I used a bit of fevicol to ensure that the screws did not come out as my smallest drill bit was not small enough.
The wire : I would have gone in for the usual GI wire (galvanized iron) that is readily available. However when I was at the hardware shop I noticed some different gauge copper wire that was more beautiful and also would not rust. It also feels a little easier to use.
Final impressions : These are easy name plates to make. It takes a bit of patience to wait for the paint to dry though.
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| Some of the wooden name boards made as gifts |
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| Wooden Name Board |
Material : 6mm Plywood.
The Names : I drew the letters free hand and then cut them out using a scroll saw.
The base : A wavy edge is always easier than a straight border, and I feel also looks better. This was also cut with a scroll saw, the proxxon DS230 E
Painting : Each side needed about two coats minimum, and some three of enamel paint. I did not use primer and wood putty. In retrospect I possibly should have to get a smoother finish I noticed that the first coat takes about 12-16 hrs to dry. The subsequent coats are faster even drying in four to five hours.
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| Wooden Name board |
The wire : I would have gone in for the usual GI wire (galvanized iron) that is readily available. However when I was at the hardware shop I noticed some different gauge copper wire that was more beautiful and also would not rust. It also feels a little easier to use.
Final impressions : These are easy name plates to make. It takes a bit of patience to wait for the paint to dry though.
