Creating a device shield for the Crown Tourney heraldry trees: Difference between revisions
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==Materials needed== | ==Materials needed== | ||
*two things that will work to suspend the shield from the tree - metal loops, a bit of chain, two pieces of leather. You get the idea. | *two things that will work to suspend the shield from the tree - metal loops, a bit of chain, two pieces of leather. You get the idea. (We have used large diameter binder rings in the past - they slide on and off the horizontal tree bars nicely, but can loosen up over time.) | ||
(We have used large diameter binder rings in the past - they slide on and off the horizontal tree bars nicely, but can loosen up over time.) | |||
*a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11" | *a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11" | ||
*wood stain (optional) | *wood stain (optional) | ||
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*jigsaw or coping saw (something you can cut a curve in the plywood with) | *jigsaw or coping saw (something you can cut a curve in the plywood with) | ||
*drill with a 1/4" bit | *drill with a 1/4" bit | ||
* | *paintbrushes | ||
==Directions== | ==Directions== | ||
#Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png]] | #Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank.png]] | ||
#Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 0.5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough | #Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 0.5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough to accommodate whatever you're using to suspend it with.[[Image:ShieldTreeBlank_Top.png]] | ||
#At this point, the shield can be left its natural color, stained or | #At this point, the shield can be left its natural color, stained or primed a base color. | ||
#After the stain or paint is completely dry (usually a day or two), your device can be painted onto the front, and your name clearly onto the back. | #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 dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, | #Once the device is thoroughly dry, apply the clear top coat to both sides and edges, then attach your suspension choice through the holes. You may want to apply a second coat for extra weather-fastness. | ||
#In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it! | #In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it! | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:33, 21 September 2022
Materials needed
- two things that will work to suspend the shield from the tree - metal loops, a bit of chain, two pieces of leather. You get the idea. (We have used large diameter binder rings in the past - they slide on and off the horizontal tree bars nicely, but can loosen up over time.)
- a piece of 1/4" hardwood plywood, no more than 15.5" x 11"
- 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)
- drill with a 1/4" bit
- paintbrushes
Directions
- Cut the piece of plywood down to a shield shape, no bigger than 11" wide and 15.5" tall.
- Drill 2 holes at the top of the shield, 0.5" from the top, and 1.75" from the edge. Holes must be big enough to accommodate whatever you're using to suspend it with.
- 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, then attach your suspension choice through the holes. You may want to apply a second coat for extra weather-fastness.
- In this case, there is a rule #6 - Have fun with it!