mtylerfl
08-09-2015, 10:58 PM
Hello,
This project features sliced components assembled in layers to create an integrated leaf base and Ladybug sitting on the leaf. Lifting off the wing will reveal a storage area inside the Ladybug’s body for stowing special treasures such as jewelry and other small keepsakes. It will make a great gift for some lucky recipient!
This project is designated as Intermediate because it is most practical to use some small power tools (rotary tool, spindle sander and a small belt sander) to get the sanding accomplished rather efficiently. However, it can all be sanded by hand if you don’t have those tools - it will just take longer. You’ll find there is a fair amount of sanding involved for this project. The mpc components are carved and cut out using just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required. The finished dimensions are about: 8.5" wide x 11.75" long x 3.75" tall.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Ladybug_Layout_1.mpc
• Ladybug_Layout_2.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Layout 1: 0.75" x 9" x 27"
Layout 2: 0.75" x 11" x 27"
Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig. Larger boards are fine in all cases.
3) Sandpaper, clamps, blue painter’s tape, wood glue, stain and/or paint and clear finish
4) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details. A spindle sander and small belt sander is also recommended to speed up preparation for finishing.
Apply your choice of finish. Here’s what I used on my sample Ladybug Treasure Box:
• One light coat of thinned Bulls Eye SealCoat
(2 parts sealer/3 parts Denatured alcohol) on all parts
then sanded when dry
Wing Lid:
• Rust-Oleum Traditional Cherry Ultimate Stain
• One light coat Krylon clear Acrylic spray
• Traced dots and painted with a black paint pen
• Several coats Krylon clear Acrylic spray
Leaf and Bug Body Assembly:
• Painted leaf with slightly thinned green acrylic paint
• Applied Rust-Oleum Ebony Ultimate Stain, then quickly wiped off the stain from the leaf to expose some of the underlying green color
• Painted white areas on head with a white paint pen
• Several coats Krylon clear Acrylic spray
This project features sliced components assembled in layers to create an integrated leaf base and Ladybug sitting on the leaf. Lifting off the wing will reveal a storage area inside the Ladybug’s body for stowing special treasures such as jewelry and other small keepsakes. It will make a great gift for some lucky recipient!
This project is designated as Intermediate because it is most practical to use some small power tools (rotary tool, spindle sander and a small belt sander) to get the sanding accomplished rather efficiently. However, it can all be sanded by hand if you don’t have those tools - it will just take longer. You’ll find there is a fair amount of sanding involved for this project. The mpc components are carved and cut out using just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required. The finished dimensions are about: 8.5" wide x 11.75" long x 3.75" tall.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Ladybug_Layout_1.mpc
• Ladybug_Layout_2.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Layout 1: 0.75" x 9" x 27"
Layout 2: 0.75" x 11" x 27"
Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig. Larger boards are fine in all cases.
3) Sandpaper, clamps, blue painter’s tape, wood glue, stain and/or paint and clear finish
4) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details. A spindle sander and small belt sander is also recommended to speed up preparation for finishing.
Apply your choice of finish. Here’s what I used on my sample Ladybug Treasure Box:
• One light coat of thinned Bulls Eye SealCoat
(2 parts sealer/3 parts Denatured alcohol) on all parts
then sanded when dry
Wing Lid:
• Rust-Oleum Traditional Cherry Ultimate Stain
• One light coat Krylon clear Acrylic spray
• Traced dots and painted with a black paint pen
• Several coats Krylon clear Acrylic spray
Leaf and Bug Body Assembly:
• Painted leaf with slightly thinned green acrylic paint
• Applied Rust-Oleum Ebony Ultimate Stain, then quickly wiped off the stain from the leaf to expose some of the underlying green color
• Painted white areas on head with a white paint pen
• Several coats Krylon clear Acrylic spray