Winter Project - Chess Set Part 3

The Dragon Shed Winter Project - Part 3

Making mistakes and attempting to fix them... pretty mych the theme of my projects!

This is my original design, reproduce for personal use not personal gain.

STAGE 3 - Video Part 3
Materials:
Sandpaper
Filler
Black Acrylic Paint
Mug of Coffee
PVA Glue
Epoxy Resin
Pyrography Tool
Sponge Brushes
Coloured Card

Method:

1. Sand and re-fill any spots that require it, then allow to dry and sand again.
2. Realise what a mistake you've made and attempt to re-colour the filler with coffee...
3. Screw 3 small screws into the bottom of the chess pieces to raise them off the surface. Use the pyrography tool to burn down any rough edges and top-up the dark patches.
4. Repaint the inside of the lid, then cover the outside with resin. Brush the pieces with resin, then leave to set for 24 hours. Spread any leftover resin inside the lid... Obviously not all at the same time.
5. Cut 12 isosceles triangles, 1"x6" and 1/2"x4" from 2 colours of card and glue into the lid, be careful to cover the surface with glue and allow to dry.
6. When the weather/temperature is appropriate, sand down all the pieces and faces of the box, then brush a thin coat on the pieces and the sides of the box. Pour a thick layer of resin onto the top of the box - ensure it is on a level surface - spread to the edges and catch any drips.
7. Let everything set completly before attaching the lining.

 Yes, I have decided not to use the stays that I cut off the pieces in the beginning... just too much variation, and I didn't really like the idea of bright rainbow felt, so you'll have to wait until I film the update in the summer to see what I'm planning.

Overall, this was a real learning experience - but not one I'm intending to repeat any time soon. Back to more traditional Scroll Saw projects next month, noe that Santa has brought me some plywood!