Autumn Wreath - Project of the Month SEPTEMBER 2011

[mtylerfl]

Hello,

Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for SEPTEMBER 2011), called the The Autumn Wreath. The Autumn Wreath project features a ring of intertwined Oak leaves and Acorns with a “Welcome” plaque to greet your guests as they arrive to your home! The project also includes a “plain” plaque that you can customize with your own wording and/or patterns.

The project uses just the two bits that came with your machine. No other bits are required. The finished, assembled wreath is about 16½” in diameter x 1½" thick.

Main items you will need:

1) The Project Files (included):
• Autumn_Wreath_TOP.mpc
• Autumn_Wreath_BOTTOM.mpc
• Autumn_Wreath_WELCOME.mpc
• PLAIN_Wreath_PLAQUE.mpc
(for custom text and patterns, if desired)

2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Top and Bottom: .75" x 9.2" x 24" (two)
Plaque: .75" x 5.5" x 24" (one)

(NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above, or if you are using a sled, you can subtract 7" from the length of the board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)

3) 1" long # 6 Wood Screws (four)

4) Sandpaper, wood glue, CA wood adhesive, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish

5) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.

Apply stain/paint and clearcoat of your choice.

Here’s what I used on my Autumn Wreath made from Select Pine:

Welcome Plaque:
• applied Minwax Natural stain #209 overall (helps seal end grains)
• applied Minwax Special Walnut stain #224 (within a few minutes of the Natural #209 application)
• sanded tops of letters and scuffed leaves for contrast
• applied several spray coats of Krylon clear acrylic

Wreath:
• applied Minwax Natural stain #209 and allowed to dry
• applied 2 light spray coats of Krylon clear acrylic
• painted leaves and acorn caps with acrylic craft paints
• 2 more coats of Krylon clear acrylic
• Minwax Cherrywood Gel stain #607 as a brush-on-brush-off, glazing technique over entire wreath
• applied several spray coats of Krylon clear acrylic