Creating a device shield for the Crown Tourney heraldry trees
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*two 3" metal binder rings | *two 3" metal binder rings | ||
*a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11" | *a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11" | ||
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*clear topcoat spray (optional but recommended) | *clear topcoat spray (optional but recommended) | ||
| - | =Tools needed= | + | ==Tools needed== |
*jigsaw or coping saw (something you can cut a curve in the plywood with) | *jigsaw or coping saw (something you can cut a curve in the plywood with) | ||
*drill with a 1/4" bit | *drill with a 1/4" bit | ||
*paintbrush | *paintbrush | ||
| - | =Directions= | + | ==Directions== |
#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png]] | #Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png]] | ||
| - | #Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png]] | + | #Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, .5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png]] |
| - | #At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color | + | #At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color, stained or painted. |
| - | #After the stain is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back. | + | #After the stain or paint is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back. |
| - | #Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and attach the metal binder | + | #Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes. |
| + | #In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it! | ||
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| + | [[Image:List_tree_shot.jpg]] | ||
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| + | Photo by Jason Taylor | ||
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| + | ==More Information== | ||
| + | * [[Creating a shield tree]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Articles]] | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 22 August 2012
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Materials needed
- two 3" metal binder rings
- a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11"
- wood stain (optional)
- your choice of paint (acrylics recommended)
- clear topcoat spray (optional but recommended)
Tools needed
- jigsaw or coping saw (something you can cut a curve in the plywood with)
- drill with a 1/4" bit
- paintbrush
Directions
- Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.
- Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, .5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough for the metal binder rings.
- At this point, the shield can be left it’s natural color, stained or painted.
- After the stain or paint is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.
- Once the device is dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach the metal binder rings through the holes.
- In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!
Photo by Jason Taylor
