Making A Vintage Inspired Trade Sign

 

Hi everyone!  Every year at this time I make and sell canned peppers. I wanted to make a trade sign to set up at shows where I sell them. Follow along with me and I'll show you how I created this.

Supplies:

   Proxxon Super jig saw STS/E

   Proxxon Longneck Angle Grinder LHW/E

   Proxxon Chop and Miter Saw KGS 80

   Proxxon Belt Sander BS/E

   1/2" plywood

   Trim molding for the frame

   Photo for advertisement

   Mod Podge

   Wide brush for applying glue

First, I created my picture. I took a picture of my jars of peppers then asked ChatGPT to turn it into a vintage trade sign.  After tweaking and I was satisfied with my results, I had it enlarged at our local photo shop.  

Next, I used Mod Podge to glue it to my sheet of plywood. Let Dry

When it was dry I used a ruler and marked about 1/4" out from the photo.  Using the Proxxon Super jig saw STS/E, I cut it out on the line I had just drawn.

After cutting it out I smoothed the edges a little using the Proxxon Longneck Angle Grinder LHW/E.

With edges now completely smooth, I now put molding around the edge to frame it in. I Measured each side and cut the trim at 45-degree angles with the Proxxon Chop and Miter Saw KGS 80 so it would look like a picture frame.

After all 4 pieces were cut I laid them on to see if they fit. A few of the angles needed sanded so I used the Proxxon Belt Sander BS/E to touch things up.

I removed them and painted them black, then let dry.  After they were dry, I simply glued them to the board.

Here's my finished project!!  I really love how it turned out.  I can't wait to use it at my next sale.

Thanks for following along. Till my next Proxxon project...Colleen :-)

"Family Matters"

 "Family Matters"

By Sherri Welser

 

I have always loved family photos,, the very fun vintage style and hopefully you are lucky enough to have some also! I found a handful of vintage style family photos and wondered about the  unique ways I could display them. I had some wooden blocks from a previous project so I decided I would use them. I integrated  vintage style metal embellishments, ribbon and journal papers to create this special piece of art!

Supplies

 Proxxon Cordless Belt Sander BS/A

Copies of Family photos

2 x 4 piece of wood  cut to size

Tim Holtz metal vintage frame , feet , decorative corners and metal quote tags

Metal butterfly

Wooden rectangle with the word "family" on it

Distressed ink pad (from Ranger ) in Sepia

White paint

Clear knob

Art Journal papers with butterflies

Lace and ribbon

Small metal trinkets for embellishing

E 6000 and Mod Podge for gluing 

1. Sand the wooden block until smooth with the Proxxon belt sander
2. Paint with white paint and let dry
3. Distress  all sides with the Distress ink pad
4. Place picture to fit in metal frame and place in the center of painted block
5. Glue in place with E 6000 and let dry
6. Add the wooden family piece underneath and glue in place
7. Screw the knob in place at the top in center
8. Add metal corner tabs,  metal butterfly  and  the feet at the bottom glue in place
9. On the back glue the art journal butterfly papers  with Mod Podge
10. Add the  metal lock and quote at the bottom  and glue in place with E 6000
11. Distress the papers on the back with the ink pad
12. Tie the metal embellishments to the ribbons and tie around the knob at the top 

I have so much loved creating this project and I hope you have enjoyed as well!

Happy Creating!

Building A Garden Obelisk

 

    Hi everyone. Springtime is here and I've been wanting to build a few things for the garden. I've always loved a obelisk.  I want something that I could grow stuff on vertically. After looking at lots of pictures and doing some research, I came up with this design. Follow along with me and I'll show you how I made it.

Supplies:

   Proxxon Table Saw FET

   Proxxon Micro-Bandsaw MBS 115/E

   Proxxon Cordless Belt Sander

   Pressure Treated Pine 1"x 2"   10 pieces 8' long 

   Pressure Treated Finial 

   Outdoor Wood Glue (Gorilla Brand)

   Drill and Drill Bit

   Screws

   Brad Nailer and Brads

First thing is I determined how tall I wanted the obelisk to be. I decided on 7' without the finial. I laid out my wood on the floor. Marked 4 of the pieces at 7' and cut with the Proxxon Table Saw.

   Lay 2 of the pieces on the floor and put a clamp at one end just to hold them together.  Open the legs on the other end. I made mine 24" across the bottom. I tacked my legs to the floor temporarily just so it would stay still while I figured the sizes of the side stretchers.

I decided I wanted a side stretcher every 21".  I marked that along each leg. Then at each mark I laid a piece of wood under the les and just drew on the angle that it had to be cut. So much easier than doing all the math.  Cut with Proxxon table saw and dry fit in between legs.

          Take all the 3 pieces out and get ready to glue. Glue and let dry. Repete for the second side

Once those side stretchers are dry then I removed the clamp, cut and secured a top piece with glue and brad nails.  I also measured up an inch and added a stretcher to the bottom.

After both sides were dry, I drilled and put a screw in at each stretcher, to add extra stability.

                    Now the sides are done enough to stand up and clamp together at the top.  keeping the top clamped, lay piece on its side so we can measure the side pieces for sides 3and 4.  again I measured 24" spance at the bottom.  I wanted these side pieces to go on the outside of the legs and each one to cover the screw holes.  Lay a piece of wood across and mark the angle with a pencil. Cut angles with either the Proxxon bandsaw or the Proxxon table saw. Glue and nail on the with brad nailer.

Repete for side 4.  Now stand the piece up.  I decided each side needed a strip going up the middle for style and extra stability.

Two of the sides I shortened. the strip and cut a point on one end using the band saw, then again attached with glue and brads.  I also cut another top piece for these two sides, I glued and nailed with the brad nailer

Now there was some places that the brads came all the way through to the other side of the wood strips. I didn't want any sharp nails exposed so I grinded them off with the Proxxon belt sander.

I sat my piece up. Screwed the finial on the top and started to paint.

 My obelisk is complete!  I'm thrilled at how it turned out.  I cant wait to place it in my garden and start growing stuff on it.  Thanks for following along with me.   Colleen :-)

 

Making A Colonial Candle Sconce Using Proxxon Tools

 

Hi friends!  As always, I like to build things for my old colonial farmhouse. I had seen a pair of these candle sconces in a home of a Facebook friend.  Although hers were to large for where I wanted them.  I decided to try and make a similar but smaller version.  Follow along with me and I'll show you how I made them.

Supplies:

   3/4" pine boards  8" wide

   1/2" birch plywood

   Proxxon Micro Bandsaw MBS 115/E

   Proxxon Table Saw FET

   Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E

   Proxxon Cordless Belt Sander BS/A

   Brad nailer and brads

   Wood glue

   Paint

   Glass and mirror

   Drill and drill bit

To begin with I drew my pattern then transferred it to my 8" board. I started cutting it out with the belt sander and finished cutting it with the scroll saw due to some of the tighter cuts that were needed.

When the backboard was cut, I used the belt sander to smooth some of the curved edges and the disc sander to smooth the long sides.

Now to figure how to build the box that the candle will sit in. Using the table saw I set the guard so I could cut perfectly square pieces.  3/4' x 3/4"pine.  I ran long strips of this, as I know I'm going to need a lot.  Then I lowered the blade on the table saw to 1/8".  I ran each strip through cutting a notch. Turned that same strip opposite and ran through again to cut out the notch completely.  This notch will enable the glass to fit in.

Next, I cut my pieces to length according to my pattern using the table saw. I started laying out the pieces of my box. After I was satisfied with my layout I glued and nailed the pieces together.

The next step was making a top and bottom for the box.  Using the table saw I cut out two pieces of the 1/2" birch plywood.  The piece for the top also had to be cut out so when everything is assembled, I could reach my hand in to insert the candle.  I used the band saw to make those cuts and smoothed the edges off with the belt sander. I nailed and glued the top and bottom on the box. I then checked it against the back board but can't attach it yet till the glass gets inserted.

Before I could put everything together, I cut my glass to fit. 

I painted the box and backboard black then put the glass in using a small bead of silicone.  I decided to screw the box to the backboard incase the glass ever got broken it would be easy to open and repair. 

I did end up cutting a piece of mirror for the back.  I just attached it with silicone.  I hope you like watching me build my sconce.  I'm in the process of making a second one now so I have a pair for on my wall.  As always, thanks for following along with me.

Colleen :-)