At some point in every project you simply need to haul out the big guns - aka. power tools. I love my cordless power drill but have always been a bit frightened of power saws - sharp blades moving back and forth (or rotating) at incredibly high speeds make me shiver a little. But yesterday was the day.
The project either sat on my studio table in limbo or I needed to bury my fear and don my safety glasses - thankfully, I chose the latter.
Out came the scroll saw...
...and the Dremel...
...and I set to work getting things cut!!
I am using the lid from the wooden cigar box to add another layer to the back of my
shadow box. This meant I needed to cut an opening so that the battery compartment and light switch could be easily accessed.
I can't even describe how pleased and relieved I was to have this step finished!!
*whew*After sanding all the cuts and surfaces, I primed...
...and painted...
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| I needed 4 coats of paint for good coverage - this is after the first coat |
Now I'm painting the main box - hopefully the painting will be finished today - Yay!
I can't wait to get on to the assembly!
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