Post #212781 by Monkeyman on Sun, Feb 5, 2006 9:41 AM

On 2006-02-05 01:58, tfisherart wrote:
Very nice work, did you etch the panels?

The lucite panels are made using a mystery process that will not be revealed here....:)

The wood area surrounding the lucite is all poplar and I carved the simple design at the top and bottom.

The tiki are separate pieces with a v notch cut into the back so it can wrap the corner.

When it was assembled, I used a scooped gouge to texture the entire lamp for that hand cut lumber look.

The acrylic craft paint was mixed 50/50 with water so that when I stain OVER it , the stain permeates the paint for that aged crusty look.

A little hot glue for the sea grass and then lightly hit it with a torch for a more aged look.

Coat the entire thing with 3 coats of laquer, hand buff and your done.

Spermy, thats a real nice thing to say.. thanks.

[ Edited by: Monkeyman 2006-02-06 10:32 ]