How To Make A Eagle Wall Hanging Part One

 

Today I'll be showing you how I made this eagle wall hanging.  This is Part 1.

Supplies: 

  

  Proxxon MICRO-Bandsaw MBS 115/E

  Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E

  Proxxon Jig Saw

  Proxxon Delta Sander

  MDF 1/2"

  Plaid Paint  assorted colors

  Hellmsman Spar Varnish

  2 Small Eye Hooks 

  Twine

  Picture Hanger (2)

I'm using 1/2" MDF simply because I have it on hand. Normally I would use birch plywood for something like this but wood is very expensive right now. MDF should not be used outside.  I'm eventually going to put this on my covered porch so I'll be covering it with a Spar Varnish.  I drew my pattern on the MDF.

Using the MICRO bandsaw I cut the eagle out. Some times due to the size of the throat on the bandsaw the pattern may need to be drawn on both sides of the wood to get into tight areas.

Once it is cut out I used the Disc Sander TSG 250/E to smooth edges and the Delta Sander for tight spots.

Now I'm ready to paint.  I base coated the eagle with A medium brown Plaid Paint and let dry. I then drew in the details of the eagle with a pencil. I then painted in the wings, legs and eagle head with multiple colors of Plaid Paint.  Also painting all the edges with matching colors.

Next I cut the wood that looks like a branch under the eagle that will be attached to the bottom using the Micro bandsaw.  I lined the branch up under the eagle and screwed the two pieces together.

Next I painted the branch and the eagles Talons.

This is part one.  Next in part two I'll be showing how I made the bunting.  Thanks for following along with me... :-)    Colleen

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Children's Puzzles Using the Scroll Saw

Everyone at my house loves puzzles!! It was with my two and a half year old grand daughter in mind that I made these two large-piece puzzles.

I mounted the printed pattern on 1/2" MDF board using this painters' tape method. Here you can get a glimpse of me using the Proxxon scroll saw to cut out the parrot puzzle. I recommend these large piece puzzles as a beginner project, because even if your cut lines are a bit off, the pieces will still fit together :)

I used my Proxxon Professional Rotary Tool to drill a hole for the parrot's eye.

Before painting the pieces I sanded them with 150 grit sandpaper using the Proxxon Delta sander.

After the acrylic paint was thoroughly dry, I sealed each piece with a clear acrylic sealant. These puzzles turned out to be a hit!! Here six year old Chloe is helping Anya complete them.

Carole