HOT AIR BALLOON DESIGN WOOD CARVING
Supplies:
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Basswood Oval Plaque #1838, Walnut Hollow®
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Carving Knives #23907, Walnut Hollow®
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Graphite Transfer Paper #1095, Walnut Hollow®
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Brushes: Small Flat Brush, Medium Flat Brush
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Copy of Hot Air Balloon pattern
Other Supplies: brush-on varnish, eraser, paper towel, pencil or stylus, sandpaper, tape, wood stain, Medium Brown
Instructions:
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Use sandpaper to lightly sand entire wood surface. Remove dust with paper towel.
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Center pattern on wood and tape in place. Slide Graphite Transfer Paper under pattern, carbon side down.
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Use pencil or stylus to trace pattern.
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Refer to photo for suggestions. Use a rounded edge knife to carve away wood surrounding pattern. Use straight edged knives for deeper smooth cuts. Use various size gouges to correspond with the pattern lines.
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Use eraser to remove any remaining graphite lines. Use sandpaper to remove any rough areas.
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Use a small flat brush to apply a medium stain to outer edge of plaque. Follow directions on container. If some stain gets onto the front of the plaque, remove with a light sanding.
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Use a medium brush to apply 2-3 coats of brush-on varnish. Dry completely between coats. Follow directions on container.
Designed by Rob Wand for Walnut Hollow®
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