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Connie
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#22276 2007-09-11 14:29 GMT |
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I am building a small wooden screen similar to an altar piece for an a level art piece (i want it to be like a triptych) and i cannot find any information how to do it. It will be about the height and width of an average radiotor. Can anyone find me a website that will give me step by step idiot proof help?
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Erin
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#22277 2007-09-11 15:46 GMT |
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You don't need a website.
if you want to go authentic use a pine core, but MDF (between 10 and 30 mm) would be cheaper. Choose an existing alterpiece and cut your three pieces to a similar shape. You now want some laminate board in any kind of wood. Cut to shape. If you want an posh alter piece, also cut piece for the rear of the three panels. You can also buy wood laminate tape, for the edges. Lastly buy some picture frame or beading and cut to size for the edges. 45 degree angles for the corners. If you have curved edges you can buy curved picture frame and cut small v's in it at regular intervals to make a sharper curve if needed. Finally glue laminate to core and framing/beading to laminate then nail down framing with small pins. Then use paints and any finishes to match what you're imitating. |
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Minnie
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#22278 2007-09-11 16:22 GMT |
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A triptych (Greek tri- "three" + ptychē "fold") is a work of art which is divided into three sections, or three carved panels which are hinged together. The central panel is the most important one, and this is flanked on either side by two lesser but related paintings. The carved panels were replaced by paintings on prepared surfaces.
The wooden panels were sealed with gesso, but the joints and surfaces were stuck together with animal glue and linen cloth, then covered in gesso (chalk and glue) and polished to a mirror finish. the streached canvas developed from this. I made one once from oak, which was far too heavy lol, traditional panels were made from Cypres, but you can use mature panels from some cheap wooden furniture. Avoid the mdf if you can, as it will have resins in which will be nasty to cut and play around with, as well as being more expensve than the old junk funiture. |
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