Tuesday, December 27, 2011

What it Takes to Build an Even Me Panel:

Number One: A professional carpenter. I have gotten away with building panels on my own in the past. I can handle the wood, the saw (with a chaperone), the drill, and all that goes into building a panel, really. However, handling it doesn't mean I can master it. Therefore, hiring a professional to build professional panels is a smart investment. Thank you, Brandy Holland. 
Number Two: 8' x 4' sheets of luaun.
Number Three: Primer.
Number Four: Spray Adhesive: heavy duty!
Number Five: 4" thick boards for the frame.
Number Six: Original African fabric. One for each panel. 
Number Seven: Time. Lots of it. 
And Number Eight, the most obvious: My generous backers! You have given me the resources to purchase these materials! I wouldn't be building anything if it weren't for you. Thank you, backers!
And, this isn't necessary, but it's fun to document the progress. So, thank you, Mom, for filming the event!
The frame wrapped with African fabric:
And the final white panel hanging on the wall. Soon to be painted on... 

And the short video for your entertainment:


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