How to Create a Rustic Angel Using Scrap Wood

This rustic angel decoration not only uses scraps of wood, but is a great beginner project. It's great for learning to use the band saw, scroll saw, and disc sander.

Supplies and Equipment for Making the Rustic Angel

• 2½" x 7" x ¾" piece of wood of MDF for angel body
• 2½" x 7" x ½" piece of wood of MDF for angel wing
• Pattern for angel
• FolkArt Painted Finishes Barnwood
• DAP Rapid Fuse Wood Adhesive
• Proxxon Band Saw MBS/E
• Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 46
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/S

Instructions for Making the Rustic Angel

1. Cut MDF or wood pieces to size using the band saw.
2. Print the angel body and wing patterns and adhere to wood pieces. 
   
3. Cover the substrate with painter's tape; spray the reverse side of the pattern with spray adhesive; mount the pattern onto the covered substrate. The adhesive holds the pattern in place, and the painter's tape makes removal easy.
   
4. Cut the straight sides of the angel body on the band saw—up to where the shoulders begin to curve.
   
5. Complete the curved parts of the angel body on the scroll saw. Cut out the angel wing using the scroll saw.
   
6. Sand any rough edges using the disc sander or the Delta sander.
   
7. Paint both the body and wing pieces with FolkArt Painted Finishes Barnwood.
   
8. When the paint is thoroughly dry, glue the wing to the body using Rapid Fuse Wood Adhesive.
   

Carole