133 - Advent Calendar Pt. 3

The base for the advent calendar is made with 1/2″ ply, butt joints and brad nails. Doesn't get simpler than that! Once the construction is complete, I embark on a journey into the world of faux finishing with a 2-part distressed paint job. Now I know my way around the finish cabinet, but one of my weak areas is acrylic paint. I just never work with the stuff, let alone creating faux finishes. So the best way to learn sometimes is to jump in and do it. And maybe its not too surprising that things aren't exactly perfect. But with a little elbow grease, the Advent Calendar is now resting comfortable on the ledge in my entrance hallway.
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• woodworking
• advent calendar
• faux painting
• distressed finish

[besamemucho5]

did you ever think about leaving the tree green?

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@besamemucho5 well that's what I wound up doing in the end.

[CragarShinoda]

Hi Marc!

Looks good. Ever think of putting a Bible verse from the story of Christ in each of the doors? Could be a nice way for a parent to teach the story of Christmas to their children. Just a thought. Keep up the great videos!

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@CragarShinoda Ironically, I'm an atheist....so no. But for a religious family, that sounds like a fantastic idea!

[tagi3d]

Did you consider randomising the numbers?

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@tagi3d nope, but that would be fun!

[mirkosrndovic]

I always screw up projects that take me more time than I initially planned to spend.

[tania87318]

i thought the bottom of the tree was a chimney ! :3

[mmx5lover]

Why would someone not like this??? It's awesome.!!! I'll build one for my son this year.... He will love it :)

[Hildenbrands]

@CragarShinoda You could do that with a laser or ink jet printer via some decal paper. But if you use an inkjet, you'll have to be REAL gingerly with your top coat as it will bleed the color. Best practice for that is to lightly dust the surface around 4 or 5 times to build it up slowly.

Laser printer decals do not have this issue and if you have access to a color laser printer you can do any color of text. But as with any laser or inkjet, no white.. Which limits your background color.