mtylerfl
12-02-2011, 02:55 PM
Hello,
Here is the November 2011 project I created for Aspire 3.5 owners. It is a FREE download, courtesy of Vectric!
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/projects/nov-2011/holly-christmas-wreath.html
The Christmas Holly Wreath project will be a pleasant addition to your holiday decor, hanging on the front door or prominently displayed in an entry foyer to welcome friends and family to your home!
There are two versions included for the wreath project...one with a pocket recess for the carved Bow, and a “plain” wreath without the Bow pocket, in case you want to embellish your own wreath with real ribbons/bows and so on.
The finished wreath ring is about 17" in diameter. The project sample was carved on standard 3/4" thick stock, but you can use thicker stock, if desired. If you do use thicker stock, be sure to enter your new project thickness dimensions and calculate fresh toolpaths in Aspire 3.5 as required.
• I created the design/layout using Vectric's Aspire 3.5 software. The project is compatible with Aspire 3.5 (or newer versions)
• I used a ShopBot PRSAlpha BT48 to run this project and the toolpath settings were specifically for that machine and bits I used. You can make changes to suit your particular machine, bits, etc.
I used the following bits...
Roughing: 1/4" EM
Finishing: 1/8" BN
Cuts/Pockets: 1/4" EM
Apply your choice of finish. Here’s what I used on my Holly Wreath sample made from Select Pine and Spanish Cedar:
• Two coats of thinned Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat (50% denatured alcohol and 50% Seal Coat), sanding after each coat
• Two coats full-strength Bulls Eye Seal Coat (Seal Coat is actually clear, de-waxed shellac)
• Acrylic craft paint on the Wreath - Burnt Sienna in select recesses and Cardinal Red on the holly berries
• Minwax Red Oak stain #215 as a glaze on the wreath - wiped and dry-brushed most of the stain off
• 4 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss spray on wreath and bow
Special thanks to ShopBot and Vectric for making this project possible!
Here is the November 2011 project I created for Aspire 3.5 owners. It is a FREE download, courtesy of Vectric!
http://www.vectric.com/WebSite/Vectric/projects/nov-2011/holly-christmas-wreath.html
The Christmas Holly Wreath project will be a pleasant addition to your holiday decor, hanging on the front door or prominently displayed in an entry foyer to welcome friends and family to your home!
There are two versions included for the wreath project...one with a pocket recess for the carved Bow, and a “plain” wreath without the Bow pocket, in case you want to embellish your own wreath with real ribbons/bows and so on.
The finished wreath ring is about 17" in diameter. The project sample was carved on standard 3/4" thick stock, but you can use thicker stock, if desired. If you do use thicker stock, be sure to enter your new project thickness dimensions and calculate fresh toolpaths in Aspire 3.5 as required.
• I created the design/layout using Vectric's Aspire 3.5 software. The project is compatible with Aspire 3.5 (or newer versions)
• I used a ShopBot PRSAlpha BT48 to run this project and the toolpath settings were specifically for that machine and bits I used. You can make changes to suit your particular machine, bits, etc.
I used the following bits...
Roughing: 1/4" EM
Finishing: 1/8" BN
Cuts/Pockets: 1/4" EM
Apply your choice of finish. Here’s what I used on my Holly Wreath sample made from Select Pine and Spanish Cedar:
• Two coats of thinned Zinnser Bulls Eye Seal Coat (50% denatured alcohol and 50% Seal Coat), sanding after each coat
• Two coats full-strength Bulls Eye Seal Coat (Seal Coat is actually clear, de-waxed shellac)
• Acrylic craft paint on the Wreath - Burnt Sienna in select recesses and Cardinal Red on the holly berries
• Minwax Red Oak stain #215 as a glaze on the wreath - wiped and dry-brushed most of the stain off
• 4 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic gloss spray on wreath and bow
Special thanks to ShopBot and Vectric for making this project possible!