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.
Your scroll saw expertise is very impressive Vinay... and nothing like such personalized gifts. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteThanks Somu.
ReplyDeletehi,
ReplyDeleteNice work I loved it !!!!!!
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loved this...because they look so much like our logo :)
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