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Step 4Cardboard and Paint
I had a couple of ideas for making scraper wheels that i haven't seen anyone else doing, and i decided to make a few wheels to test my ideas.
This step shows how to make a wheel using just cardboard and paint. it is not harder than some of the tape methods, the results i'd consider about equivalent in terms of overall looks, durability and difficulty. so its just another way if you have different materials available.
Overview: cut cardboard wedges that fit into the spokes. paint with oil-based paint. 2 layers of paint act as both a glue and waterproof sealant. this keeps the cardboard in place and makes it durable.
for more durability, you can first coat the cardboard in epoxy glue before painting. i did this to my wheel, but it was a fair bit of extra work, really messy, and probably didn't add much.
This step shows how to make a wheel using just cardboard and paint. it is not harder than some of the tape methods, the results i'd consider about equivalent in terms of overall looks, durability and difficulty. so its just another way if you have different materials available.
Overview: cut cardboard wedges that fit into the spokes. paint with oil-based paint. 2 layers of paint act as both a glue and waterproof sealant. this keeps the cardboard in place and makes it durable.
for more durability, you can first coat the cardboard in epoxy glue before painting. i did this to my wheel, but it was a fair bit of extra work, really messy, and probably didn't add much.
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