| Wood-Burned Cardboard Frames |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-121 |
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After many years in the corporate world, sisters Diane Garrison and Linda Ragsdale decided to open their own craft business. Their company, Mixed Nuts, designs and manufactures whimsical corrugated products that promote creativity. This project features their unique cardboard picture frames, detailed with a wood-burning technique. They call them Wall Nuts. Materials:
Mixed Nuts Kraftables® corrugated picture frame
Fish stencil
Pencil
Wood-burning tool
Universal tip
Mini-flow tip
Varnish or sealer such as Mod Podge®
- Trace the outline of the fish stencil onto the frame with a pencil. An odd number of elements creates a more balanced look.
- Using the universal tip, create fine lines on the fish and the outlines of the hook. To create thicker lines and darker spots, move the tip more slowly across the frame.
- Scales can be created by pressing the flat side of the universal tip onto the board. Practicing on the flip side of the frame will help to show which direction you want the scales to go. Different amounts of pressure will create lighter and darker scales. Create darker scales on the outer edge, going to lighter scales as you move inward on the design (figure A).
- Use the mini-flow point to create the fishhook outline and the "floaters." If you wish to add bubbles from the fish's mouth, the letter C creates the illusion of a bubble with a highlight. Create bubbles of different sizes. You can also make fish spots and textures by holding this point in place.
- Erase any pencil marks after you've finished.
- Seal with varnish or sealer, or brush on Mod Podge to add a weathered texture.
Tips: - Because you're working with a hot tool, you must take precautions to prevent burning yourself or your work surfaces. Children should be supervised.
- Test the wood-burning-tool tips to refine your technique before starting the project.
- To create unique images, add color before or after burning. Use oil pencils to add color to the fish. Then use the wood-burning technique described to add outlines and scales (figure B).
RESOURCES :
Wall Nut Frames, product #30011
Mixed Nuts
Old Hickory, TN 37138
Phone: 615-847-8399
Fax: 615-847-1167
Email: mixednuts@mindspring.com
Website: www.kraftables.com
Simply Stencils, Gone Fishing #174; product #28566
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website: www.plaidonline.com
Wood-burning tool with universal-technique tip and mini-flow point tip
Walnut Hollow
Website: www.walnuthollow.com
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