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  1. wondering about the process... burned sign panel? distressed and painted?

    Hey Forum, We recently had a request to match the design of a sign (pic attached) -- not the text/graphics, just the panel. The panel looks like it has either been distressed, routed, stained, and painted OR I have heard about a process where wood can be treated with a chemical and then...
  2. Opinion 3D Graffiti Style Installation

    A 3D halo-backlit graffiti style installation I made. All of this was hand made (jigsaw, spraypaint etc) except for the acrylic details which were laser-cut. Mr Wigz - left angle by JoeDG posted Aug 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM Mr Wigz - right angle close by JoeDG posted Aug 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM Mr...
  3. Question Cast Laminate on Wood?

    I recently acquired a nice wood coffee table that I'd like to keep for a long time. Over the last month that I've had it I've started to notice tiny little scratches on the surface. It's mostly only visible in certain angles of direct light, but over time it will only get worse. The girlfriend...
  4. Wood Filler and Glue

    Hello everyone!! We are building a large panel out of wood boards, below are some details: - 17'x5' panels - Western Red Cedar - 2"x10" boards - Supporting frames with 2"x2" The objective is to have the panels smooth, looking seamless. Which glue and wood filler would you recommend? This is...
  5. Coating over white washed cedar...

    I am putting together a carved cedar sign for a client who wants a whitewash finish on the face of the sign. I have been told by some 'old school' sign painters to only use varnish for coating wood (that is not already sealed with paint) but I do not want the yellow tint of varnish over the...
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