mtylerfl
09-30-2013, 06:55 PM
Hello,
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for OCTOBER 2013)...The Pickle Jar Terrarium!
Make a cool terrarium using a 1-gallon size glass pickle jar and your CarveWright machine! I’ve had “make a terrarium project” on my ta-do list for awhile, but hesitated because I needed to find a reliable source for a “standard size” and affordable glass container. Finally, it occurred to me that a large pickle jar would make a dandy terrarium, is easily sourced and is dirt cheap...only about $5 for a gallon of pickles at the time of this writing.
The project uses just the1/8" Cutting Bit and no other bits are required.
The finished dimensions of the assembled project are about 9" round x 14" tall.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• All_Rings-Topper.mpc
• Ring_Supports.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
All Rings mpc: .75" x 11" x 30.5"
Ring Supports mpc: .75" x 9" x 22"
(Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig.)
3) 1/8" (0.125" ) diameter dowels, a 1 gallon-size glass pickle jar, silk or real plants and whatever other misc. items you want inside the terrarium (marbles, rocks, driftwood)
4) A dowel cap, a #6 x 1" screw, sandpaper, wood glue, quick set epoxy, drill, clamps, 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 Pickle Jar Terrarium made from Select Pine:
• Sculpt Nouveau Brass B on lid and entire frame
• Sculpt Nouveau Copper B on rosette topper
• Sculpt Nouveau Tiffany Green Patina
• Sponged on additional Brass B and Copper B after patina fully developed overnight
• Two coats of Sculpt Nouveau Smart Coat Clear Satin overall
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for OCTOBER 2013)...The Pickle Jar Terrarium!
Make a cool terrarium using a 1-gallon size glass pickle jar and your CarveWright machine! I’ve had “make a terrarium project” on my ta-do list for awhile, but hesitated because I needed to find a reliable source for a “standard size” and affordable glass container. Finally, it occurred to me that a large pickle jar would make a dandy terrarium, is easily sourced and is dirt cheap...only about $5 for a gallon of pickles at the time of this writing.
The project uses just the1/8" Cutting Bit and no other bits are required.
The finished dimensions of the assembled project are about 9" round x 14" tall.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• All_Rings-Topper.mpc
• Ring_Supports.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
All Rings mpc: .75" x 11" x 30.5"
Ring Supports mpc: .75" x 9" x 22"
(Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig.)
3) 1/8" (0.125" ) diameter dowels, a 1 gallon-size glass pickle jar, silk or real plants and whatever other misc. items you want inside the terrarium (marbles, rocks, driftwood)
4) A dowel cap, a #6 x 1" screw, sandpaper, wood glue, quick set epoxy, drill, clamps, 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 Pickle Jar Terrarium made from Select Pine:
• Sculpt Nouveau Brass B on lid and entire frame
• Sculpt Nouveau Copper B on rosette topper
• Sculpt Nouveau Tiffany Green Patina
• Sponged on additional Brass B and Copper B after patina fully developed overnight
• Two coats of Sculpt Nouveau Smart Coat Clear Satin overall