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Sparrow

Treasure chest
Again the plan was for lots of drama and to work off the pirate theme. From top to bottom you have the pirates fighting then the drama of the high seas and how better to end it than with a treasure chest – the ultimate prize for a pirate.

The chest is actually a very simple application, I found a basic box at the craft store and stained and painted it. The stain was the same as the hull of the ship. The trim was painted with a base of yellow acrylics with a dry-brush coat of brass to give it some shine.

The rope handles were added to give it more of a chest feel. The ropes are pairs of twisted twine (hemp string). They are held together with a bit of white glue. I cut them about a quarter inch too long on either end. I wrapped the ends with masking tape to act as a guide to get the loose ends into the holes I pre-drilled. I cut the excess off on the inside. The handle color is a basecoat of household stain to match the box part and then some oil washes to give shadows and depth.

Summary

A’Hoy Matie - Aaarggg – this was a fantastic project that really challenged my skill set. I learned some new techniques, I honed the skills I already had and came out with a great show piece (IMHO).

This project was a huge lesson in Planning. The plan was there all the time and I never had to worry about what was coming next.