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Every holiday season, my wife complains about how we don't have any cool handmade ornaments to hang on our Christmas tree. This year I agreed to finally start the tradition of making the members of our family a new ornament each year.
I made a replica of my wife's Kitchen Aid stand mixer for her, and a copy of my cordless drill for myself.
I began this project with just a few bits of scrap wood, and after many hours of work, these are what I ended up with. I hope you like them. Thanks for taking the time to check this out.
I made a replica of my wife's Kitchen Aid stand mixer for her, and a copy of my cordless drill for myself.
I began this project with just a few bits of scrap wood, and after many hours of work, these are what I ended up with. I hope you like them. Thanks for taking the time to check this out.
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Signing UpStep 1Shaping the drill
The drill was fairly straight-forward, so I'll begin with it.
I drew out the shape of a drill on some scrap material, and used a jigsaw to cut it out. I used my rotary tool to further carve down the shape. Sanding attachments were used to smooth out the shape, and it was finish sanded by hand.
Clamps were used to carefully hold down the item to my table as I worked on it.
I drew out the shape of a drill on some scrap material, and used a jigsaw to cut it out. I used my rotary tool to further carve down the shape. Sanding attachments were used to smooth out the shape, and it was finish sanded by hand.
Clamps were used to carefully hold down the item to my table as I worked on it.
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If you wanted to sell these for what they're worth, I'd suggest having them as custom orders... post pictures of past ones in the process of being made, allow customers to choose an appliance they'd like made and have them click "i agree" to whatever lead time you want to list. It might take a little effort finding your target market, but I wouldn't suggest underpricing.
There are people who pay for quality. Google "doll house miniatures," for example... some pieces sold for a dollar, some pieces for over $100. In art, price is based on perception.
You just need to educate potential customers on the time involved in crafting each piece.
High Five for you
I wondered if someone would actually pay what it's worth in terms of time and effort for some these. What would you pay, in theory?
The effort for something like this is only worth it if they're created and given as a personal gift.
I'm a little sad you weren't teaching us how to mix up some wild new carvable material out of fix-a-flat and sawdust or some such, but I do love carving wood, and have the scars to prove I'm self-taught. ;) (and I'm glad you didn't use the chef's beloved mixer for non-food ingredients!)
Thanks for posting!
It is a testament to your phenomenal attention to detail. So cool.
I'm glad you liked them!
Really great work there, it has my vote!
I put a new photo up for the main image that should help clear up any initial confusion people might have. I'm glad you like these!
"The piece was primed and then sanded "
and any specific spry paint?? or is there a need to ask for wood type or something?
anyway, great work 8)
Almost any spray or brush on paint will work on wood. I prefer and recommend Krylon brand spray paints, specifically because of the nozzle they use. It sprays the paint in an adjustable fan shape rather than a circle, which is really nice.
I love the idea of making customised ornaments to match someone's hobbies. Brilliant.