AUGUST 2015 Project of the Month - Ladybug Treasure Box

[mtylerfl]

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

[henry1]

Would like to know who does the painting nice

[mtylerfl]

My three employees did the painting...Me, Myself and I.

[henry1]

that is nice an very informative

[aokweld101]

You need to tell them 3 employees they done a good job and pat them on there backs... Nice job...

[mtylerfl]

You need to tell them 3 employees they done a good job and pat them on there backs... Nice job...

Thanks. I'll do that!

[rcdages]

Just a wonderful POM
I love the colors you used and what a great
in general gift to give some one.

I have 3 Munchkins and a Troll and they like to hide out more then work.
The Troll is never working just bossing about the Munchkin.

Should have not signed them to a long term contract. ..........Lol

[dbemus]

One of your best Michael! Very intricate design! Can't wait to carve it!

[lynnfrwd]

The Ladybug Treasure Box has been uploaded to the Pattern Depot, however the database is set to refresh sometime during the night. Normally, I could get Metallus to do a forced refresh, but he is out on vacation. I set the POM email to go out tomorrow (I imagine at midnight 01), since there is no way to tell it what time. You should have everything by morning.

[rcdages]

So your saying do not try to down load
the POM till tomorrow.
Is that correct??