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Fairy Door #4: Red

Project by MsDebbieP posted 457 days ago 533 views 0 times favorited 18 comments Add to Favorites Watch

August 8, 2008

Fairy Door #4

Wood poplar

Process
1. I cut the edges off the piece for the door frame
2. I sanded the door part down to a thinner size so it is inset in the frame.
3. I carved the grooves in the door and in the top of the frame
4. I used a leftover piece of wood that I found (in the semi-circle shape) for the step
5. I stained the frame dark brown (I really should look to see what colour it really is)
6. I stained the door red (ha. bet you couldn’t guess that!)
7. I stained the step brown, wiped it off, and added a white stain over top
8. I used jewelry wire to form the hinges
9. I used the wire to attach the wooden bead to the door for the door handle
10. I glued it all together
11. I added a coat of poly.
12. I took pictures.
13. I’m now letting it dry.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)


18 comments so far

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HokieMojo

1136 posts in 607 days


posted 457 days ago

you are getting really good at these.

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MsDebbieP

14096 posts in 1039 days


posted 457 days ago

they do seem to be getting more complicated and more precise :)

I’m having fun :D :D :D

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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trifern

7890 posts in 646 days


posted 457 days ago

Nice detail on the hinges! I really like the red door and I’m sure your little friends will as well. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Bradford

783 posts in 701 days


posted 457 days ago

I like it.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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Dadoo

1724 posts in 869 days


posted 457 days ago

Nice detail in the hinges Deb! Now I gotta get one for myself.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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lew

4412 posts in 634 days


posted 457 days ago

Well, at least we now know their little church is paid for!

Nice door, MsDebbie!!

Lew

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MsDebbieP

14096 posts in 1039 days


posted 457 days ago

thank you; thank you :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Lee A. Jesberger

3709 posts in 858 days


posted 456 days ago

Hey Ms. Debbie.

Very nice.

I think your ready to step up to a full doll house. (or fairy house if you prefer).

Might be right up your alley!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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griff

901 posts in 640 days


posted 456 days ago

Very nice fairy door. Very good build.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

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MsDebbieP

14096 posts in 1039 days


posted 456 days ago

thank you thank you :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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snowdog

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posted 456 days ago

great proportion, very cute. I don’t know about you MsDebbie but I was amazed at how much time it took to make one of these.

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

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TedM

1839 posts in 611 days


posted 456 days ago

I like them all but this one is the best so far! :)

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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MsDebbieP

14096 posts in 1039 days


posted 456 days ago

Thanks Ted :)
They’re all my favourites …. funny how you can get attached to these silly little things.

Snowdog: you’re right. For one: it’s much easier to cut a big piece of wood than a little slip of a thing and 2) the detailing, when added, gets pretty precise. (not that I’m precise.. but I’m working on it)
This one took me all afternoon yesterday

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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thetimberkid

1944 posts in 582 days


posted 456 days ago

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

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Les Hastings

948 posts in 652 days


posted 456 days ago

Bet that made the fairy happy,,,,,nicely done MsDebbieP!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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MsDebbieP

14096 posts in 1039 days


posted 456 days ago

:)
Thanks!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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jeanmarc

1750 posts in 595 days


posted 456 days ago

Very nice fairy door Great job!

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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MsDebbieP

14096 posts in 1039 days


posted 455 days ago

thank you :D
i’m very pleased with it

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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