Creating a device shield for the Crown Tourney heraldry trees
From EastKingdomWiki
Materials needed
- a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 13" x 10" (Thicker plywood adds weight which is not really a great thing in this case.)
- wood stain (optional)
- your choice of paint (acrylics or house paint recommended)
- clear exterior topcoat (marine grade poly recommended)
Tools needed
- jigsaw or coping saw (something you can cut a curve in the plywood with if you want. You could also leave it rectangular if that suits you.)
- drill with a 1/4" bit
- paintbrushes
Directions
- Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape if you'd like, no bigger than 10" wide and 13" tall.
- Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 0.5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge.
- At this point, the shield can be left its natural color, stained or primed a base color.
- After the stain or paint/primer is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back.
- Once the device is thoroughly dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges. You may want to apply a second coat for extra weather-fastness.
- Have fun with it!
Photo by Jason Taylor