How to Make the Perfect Leaf Print Night Light Using Proxxon Tools

 First, I must confess that I've totally copied this night light project. The original was conceived, designed, and executed by Colt, a ten year old Proxxon woodworker. Yes, you read that correctly—ten years old. If he can make it, so can you. 

I've taken Colt's idea and broken it down into easy to follow step so you can create a similar night light.

Here are the supplies and equipment that you'll need:

• Wood blank 1/16" thick and approximately 2¼" x 3¾"
• Leaf pattern template
• Crayon, permanent marker, or acrylic paint
• Proxxon Bench Circular Saw KS115
• Proxxon Bench Drill Press TMB 115
• Night light
• Hot glue

Instructions for making the Leaf Print Night Light:

1. Cut the wood blank to size using the bench circular saw.
   
   
   
2. Print and cut out the leaf template. Transfer the leaf outline and veins onto the wood blank. 
   
   
   
3. Using the bench drill press and a 1/64" drill bit, drill holes along the outline and veins about 3/8" to 1/4" apart.
   
   
   
4. Color the leaf with crayon, marker, or acrylic paint. Trace the outline and veins in black.
   
   
   
5. Hot glue the finished leaf print blank to the night light.
6. Enjoy!! 
   
   
   

Here's Colt working on an unrelated project, but it's too cute not to share. 

Carole