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I have created a Series of
New Zealand Bird Cards that are for sale on my website (US only). I decided to
create a display case to hold them. This will be used in NZ when I am showing
work and in the US for selling cards.
The timber was a freebee
from Lowes..and the hardware was under $10. I have always loved traditional
signs, they can be really beautiful... I wanted to make something traditional
using gold leaf and oil paint and combine a NZ motif (tiki). In NZ this display case will have a place in
the van cabinetry where it will slot into place along with signage and my new
fish smoker… Mark
Finished Display Box (7 different cards and a pack of all 7)
Empty Box
Measuring out the design
Cutting out the design
Setting Glue and using Art books as weight.
Painting interior with a flat paint.
Laying Gold Leaf over Letter Design
Brushing off excess gold.
Painting at the Beach
Setting hinges
Painting the outside of box in a flat acrylic
Setting Magnets