Various Works...
Today I did a few things. Firstly I did some distressing to the shingles on the roof of the cottage. This was just the first step of the distressing process for the shingles. I used some medium sandpaper, and roughly scored them with it. The idea was to break up the specularity of the woodstain I used to colour them. Using sandpaper creates a relatively diffuse surface. It actually made a notable difference. But I know I have to do more as there are areas on each shingle which are still very reflective. This problem of large areas of reflectivity kind of destroy the sense of scale. So that's why I need to distress the surfaces. Next I plan to use a wire brush.
However, the first step went well.
I also did some distressing to the woodwork elements (the door, it's frame and the windows) using the same medium sandpaper. I am very happy with how that came up. The colour of the stain is more subdued and also varied. This distressing of the various elements helps to sell the age of the cottage. It has to look like it's been settled in it's little clearing in the woods for quite some time.
After I'd distressed the various woodworks, I then assembled the door (attaching it to it's frame). At the moment I am using a couple of toothpicks as hinge-pins. However, I'll replace those with cut down dress-makers pins, as mentioned on a previous post. Here is the door, frame, hinges and handle waiting to dry.
Following are some images of the various elements (partly distressed shingles / the woodworks in place on the cottage).
AH! - Almost forgot! - I went to all the bother of doing this to show you all. I made a video of the finished cottage door in action! Enjoy!
Last night, the idea of doing more work turned out to be wishful thinking. I was so knackered I went almost straight to bed. I ended up watching NIXON while I worked today though. Amazing film. Really sympathetic, actually. It will be interesting to see how Stone handles "W".
Tomorrow is all about the Archery, so I probably won't get any work done. Then on Sunday I'll be tidying up and picking up Kjestine from the Airport (She's been visiting family), so I probably won't get much done over the weekend. But I'll be right back at it on Monday. Hell - Who knows I may just decide to churn through something if I get a chance on Saturday or Sunday.
Oh well - Whatever - Nevermind
Peace out...
However, the first step went well.
I also did some distressing to the woodwork elements (the door, it's frame and the windows) using the same medium sandpaper. I am very happy with how that came up. The colour of the stain is more subdued and also varied. This distressing of the various elements helps to sell the age of the cottage. It has to look like it's been settled in it's little clearing in the woods for quite some time.
After I'd distressed the various woodworks, I then assembled the door (attaching it to it's frame). At the moment I am using a couple of toothpicks as hinge-pins. However, I'll replace those with cut down dress-makers pins, as mentioned on a previous post. Here is the door, frame, hinges and handle waiting to dry.
Following are some images of the various elements (partly distressed shingles / the woodworks in place on the cottage).
AH! - Almost forgot! - I went to all the bother of doing this to show you all. I made a video of the finished cottage door in action! Enjoy!
Last night, the idea of doing more work turned out to be wishful thinking. I was so knackered I went almost straight to bed. I ended up watching NIXON while I worked today though. Amazing film. Really sympathetic, actually. It will be interesting to see how Stone handles "W".
Tomorrow is all about the Archery, so I probably won't get any work done. Then on Sunday I'll be tidying up and picking up Kjestine from the Airport (She's been visiting family), so I probably won't get much done over the weekend. But I'll be right back at it on Monday. Hell - Who knows I may just decide to churn through something if I get a chance on Saturday or Sunday.
Oh well - Whatever - Nevermind
Peace out...
posted by Paul (Vortex42) at
4:39 PM
3 Comments:
It's looking really great - I love the attention to detail.
Thanks so much Emily! :o)
That door is fantastic! Loving the texture on the tiles too.
I will add your blog to my list, I forgot, need to had Mike LeTendre's too.
But, seriously, when I get around to making Merlin's cottage, I am definately going to be inspired by your set work. I'm going for a similiar style door, so I'll be taking reference on your succesfull methods of making yours look realistic.
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