Coffee Wall Art with Changable Color Insert
Project by
Joel North
General Information
Insert your favorite paper into the slot in the back to change the look of this wall art. Switch it out as often as you like to match any occasion or decor. This wall art is so fresh you can almost smell the coffee!
Project License
Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
Open in Easel®
Plane
Start this project off by buying or planing sheets of material to .375 and 1.25.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Dimension
Cut both pieces of material to 6 inches by 6 inches.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Mount the Work Piece
Mount the thicker piece of wood to the X-Carve using double sided tape and set your zeros.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Cut
In Easel, run the work piece that is labeled "body."
Estimated time: 36 minutes
Mount the 2nd Work Piece
Mount the thinner piece of wood to the X-Carve using double sided tape and set your zeros.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Cut
In Easel, run the work piece that is labeled "Back."
Estimated time: 4 minutes
Sand
Sand both pieces where needed.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Apply Finish
Apply your favorite finish. I suggest a spray on poly for this one.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Assemble
Apply wood glue to the three ledges. Attach both pieces together using clamps, making sure even clamping pressure is applied.
Estimated time: 4 minutes
Select a color
Use your favorite paper to add a pop of color to the art piece!
Paper should be cut to slightly less than 5 by 5 inches with the bottom corners rounded off. I suggest picking a few of your favorite colors and cutting them all to size at the same time. That way you can store them together in the slot and switch them out on a whim.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Hang and Enjoy
Now that all of your hard work is done, select a choice spot on the wall and use either a screw or nail to hang your project. Once it is hung, feel free to switch out the colors as the seasons change or for whatever occasion arises.
Estimated time: 1 minutes