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

[LittleRedWoodshop]

Very nice Michael ... another awesome project.

[rcdages]

Michael,

Once again you have designed and outstanding POM.

Looking forward to doing this project.

[TerryT]

Michael,
It just amazes me that you keep comming up with all of these projects. Each one is even better than the last!!

[lynnfrwd]

Guess we have to wait until next year to get the summer wreath and have a wreath for all seasons! How about 4th of July Wreath!?

[chebytrk]

Guess we have to wait until next year to get the summer wreath and have a wreath for all seasons! How about 4th of July Wreath!?

How about a wreath dipicting the 4 military branches. Now that would be KEWL !!!! Could put those at VFWs, American Legion Halls, Armories......

[HelpBot3000]

Great work, Michael! Its still kinda hard to think about Autumn with it still in the triple digits around here. Seeing the wreath makes me excited for the fall (and the cooler temps) :)

[mtylerfl]

Thanks everyone!

I actually have a pencil sketch I made of a Summer Wreath (in one of my "idea piles" somewhere), but have not modeled it (yet). Also, I have seriously considered doing holiday wreaths (Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, etc.), but I put that on the back burner. Perhaps I'll resurrect that idea and put some of theme-wreaths in the store.

The 4 military branch wreath is a great idea too! (or one for each branch as well). I'll have to get official permission for the military stuff though.

[mtylerfl]

Great work, Michael! Its still kinda hard to think about Autumn with it still in the triple digits around here. Seeing the wreath makes me excited for the fall (and the cooler temps) :)

Thank you! Yes, when it's 95+ degrees and 95+ humidity like it is here, it's hard to think "autumn". Even harder to think Christmas...but I have to think ahead!

[jaroot]

Another real nice project!

[lynnfrwd]

The Project of the Month and CarversClub have been sent out. I will get the Carvers Corner page updated tomorrow. Have a great evening.

[mtylerfl]

The Project of the Month and CarversClub have been sent out. I will get the Carvers Corner page updated tomorrow. Have a great evening.

Thank you! You have a great evening as well (and a have great Labor Day weekend too!)

[b.sumner47]

Thank You, Michael, Just one more outta the ballpark. Capt Barry

[cestout]

My wife loves it. Select pine is hard to find here, and poplar carves nicely, is easier to find, and is less expensive, so I guess I will have to make on for her in poplar.
Clint

[henry1]

if you made one,, what would you sell it for, or what would be going price

[bayea]

where can i purchase the fall wreath pattern ???

[mtylerfl]

where can i purchase the fall wreath pattern ???

Hello,

It should be made available in the Project Store soon. It is a Project of the Month, and is normally distirbuted first to the subscribers, then posted at the store shortly thereafter.

If you decide to become a subscriber this month (Sept 2011), you will immediately receive download instructions and license info for this project, and then a new project each month for the next 11 months (total of 12 projects starting from the month you become a subscriber).

Subscribers pay only $10 per project ($120 for 12 projects), which represents a very significant savings as compared to purchasing each project separately. It's a very good deal!

Here is the link to become a Project of the Month subscriber for anyone who may be interested...

https://store.carvewright.com/product.php?productid=18302&cat=263&page=1

[Skyhawk]

Great project...Here's mine!
47322

[lynnfrwd]

Great project...Here's mine!
47322
Nice!!!! Beautiful finish!

[dbfletcher]

Most of us cant see your attachment. Can you try to reattach? I think ask bud has a video lesson on using attachments on the forum.


Great project...Here's mine!
47322

[henry1]

Nice!!!! Beautiful finish!
How come you see it I can't ??

[Skyhawk]

Try clicking on the blue link...it should pop up for you!

[Kenm810]

I'd love to see your Project Seahawk, --- But I still only get

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Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator (http://www.carvewright.com/2010CWweb/contactus.htm)

[lynnfrwd]

How come you see it I can't ??

I don't know. Guess I'm just special;). May be rights or browser. I'm on safari.

[Skyhawk]

Let's try it this way...

http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/Skyhawk-NC/IMG_2841.jpg

[dltccf]

That's nice.

[dbfletcher]

Now that I can see it, it is very nice indeed! Great Job!

[fwharris]

Jim,

Nice job!

[eelamb]

Jim that came out really good, thanks for showing.

[Kenm810]

Same Here, great Paint and Finish Job!!

[henry1]

very nice I like it, hope I can purchase the project and paint job nice

[chebytrk]

So what's a fair price to ask if selling this Autumn wreath?

[Skyhawk]

Thanks for the compliments, but the painting was done by my wife...I did the staining and glazing, but couldn't have come close to the same results if I painted it myself!

[mtylerfl]

Thanks for the compliments, but the painting was done by my wife...I did the staining and glazing, but couldn't have come close to the same results if I painted it myself!

WOW, Jim! That looks great - my compliments to both you and your wife (she is quite talented with her painting/finishing skills!).

Say, I wonder if you would mind if I use that photo for a gallery a friend of mine is compiling. Randy Johnson (editor of American Woodworker magazine) emailed me yesterday asking for photos of some of the projects I've designed. He is making a gallery of projects and is seeking high-quality photos (he mentioned 1200x1200 pixel resolution is good). I would like to send him a high-res photo of your wreath, if that's agreeable with you. I think he might be able to use that one if you could email me the original photo. Please let me know. My email address is posted on my website (website link is listed below my signature).

[Skyhawk]

Thanks Michael! I sent an email with the original a few minutes ago...Let me know if it doesn't make it!

[b.sumner47]

Beatiful Work. Capt Barry

[mtylerfl]

Thanks Michael! I sent an email with the original a few minutes ago...Let me know if it doesn't make it!

Got it just fine, Jim. Thank you very much! (I've already sent it to Randy - it's included in the batch of other photos he can look over.)

[lynnfrwd]

Alright, Bayea....it's yours to order, but you could'a had it for half price, if you were a member of the POM subscription!! Hopefully, one day, you will join!!!

[AskBud]

Alright, Bayea....it's yours to order, but you could'a had it for half price, if you were a member of the POM subscription!! Hopefully, one day, you will join!!!
Project Of the Month: http://store.carvewright.com/pattern.php

[bayea]

WOO HOO !!!! its mine !!!! :-) :-) :-)

[lawrence]

Let's try it this way...

http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu48/Skyhawk-NC/IMG_2841.jpg

WOW! Tell LOYL that she did a bang-up job on the painting-- and you did great on the carve too

Thanks for sharing
Lawrence