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Blue Whale Replica Sign

Equipment

  • 1 Jigsaw
  • 1 Drill
  • 1 Sander I used an orbital sander

Materials

  • 2 Wooden Planks
  • 4 Metal Mending Plates & Screws
  • 4 Wooden Dowels
  • 2 Nails about 1 ½ inch long
  • Wood Filler
  • Priming Paint
  • Color Paint White, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Black
  • Construction Paper
  • Hanging Wire and Corresponding Hooks & Screws

Instructions

  • Use a pen or pencil to trace the image outline. Using a jigsaw (or other cutting apparatus), cut out the shape(s) required for the project.
  • Drill corresponding holes and use dowel to attach wood pieces together. Attach metal mending plate to provide additional support.
  • Sand all cut edges. Use screws to connect any remaining unattached pieces.
  • Use a wood filler to fill or smooth any area that are chipped or missing wood.
  • Paint entire project in a primer. Using the white, light blue, and dark blue paint, make lines of dots to help create a gradation on the piece.
  • Create a stencil using the construction paper (as needed). Use white and black pain to create Lettering and symbols.
  •  Using hanging wire and hooks to support mounting.