A question for all ye diorama makers…
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I’m so glad I’m a Master carpenter too. I can make these things all by myself. But I guess it wouldn’t be worth it to send timber to Canada.
Actually, I’d even be tempted to order two from you and pay you good (well paypal-y) money for it.
Depending on whether you wanted to or not, of course
This wouldn’t be a problem. I just need to know what shape you want.
Round, oval square….
timber species…
thickness of the timber plaques…
what edge profile you would like to have…
finish of the polished timber gloss or satin…
Thats all I need to know for the start.
If you give me this info, I can give you a price.
The weird thing about living in Canada is that we generally have much of the same stores, selling much of the same products – only not quite.
You guys recommended “Easy Off” oven cleaner for stripping – well we actually have two Easy-Off oven cleaners and neither have the exact ingredient for stripping paint. (the Easy Off that’s sold in Europe as Cilit Bang – for some reason – is better, though). Point being – what you might get in your local walmart in the US you might not get here in Canada.
And I am in exile in the middle of nowhere, so there’s even less speciality shops. I suspect if I was in Toronto or Vancouver I’d find everything I needed. Montreal’s a bit weird for finding things and I am not even in Montreal.
So, I need two smallish ones. Both for seven figure dioramas. About an inch high. I will figure out slightly better sizes in a bit.
Gavin
Huoomm, calm down, Master Gavin … you’re not the only one living in the middle of nowhere … you might consider Master Caster’s questions … huoomm … as for the shape round, oval or square is a serious decision to be mage first …. hom … then there’s the choice of wood to be used … which is not less difficult because that depends on what you’re thinking of … as it has to match with the idea of the diorama you’re going to make …. huoomm …. the finish of the wood should also be seriously considered … rhuoommm … with that I would always prefer the satin finish …. huoommmm … but you could also use an antique wax to brush it in … that way you will achieve a better ‘shine’ of the wood and make its structure visible without being dominating … rhuoomm … in case you use oak or pine you have a good chance to fit a metal plaque with it …. just having to use very small nails … but that takes a lot of time and patience…
As ever, the tree is correct. However my grand plan to work out exactly what I needed went awry. Trying to tidy up the house to let someone view it. So I can sell it and move to a city
Gavin
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