General Discussion & Chat: Tutorial /10th Annual dg Christmas Workshop \"lantern\", 1 by Bettypauze

Bettypauze wrote:
By now most odf you have received you package, some picking them up later but thought I would start the tutorial just in case some of you have time on your hand this Thanksgiving 😊

Did I wrap them well enough? You know me. The tape queen..hey you all normally call me the glitter queen and this year I didn\'t add any...could sprinkle a tad in the wreath though..I keep it quite simple because you can change the wreath to a spring/fall wreath..just need clear batterylights vs snowflakes.


STEP 1

I personally like staining my pieces only because it\'s easier to pain but when lightly sanding them you get more of the stain coming through vs unpainted wood..choice is yours

If you have problems breathing or have an allergy to stain I\'d suggest having someone do it outside or different room.

Had I been doing these pieces for me and having the tools to work with I\'d have added the plastic ties meant to hold the battery case when project was completely finished but because many of you don\'t have the tools I brad stapled them to the wood base so might be a bit more difficult..I had a c,ean cloth and had a bit of stain on ties so wiped it off...

Difficult to paint/stain??

I used an ear cleaner, the cotton ball helped go inside the plastic area

Remember now I\'ve done quite a few so it all makes sense to me, if I\'m not clear please ask for clarification