The only issue for hot glue is that it can be difficult to get the glue joint really thin. It holds, but it can act as a spacer between objects.
I wouldn’t say that is the only issue. If you’re not really thinking and then try and spread it with a finger ,would be another issue. I’ve never done that myself of course.
Are the dowels going through those little squares?
Hi erin. Yes, the dowels go through the little squares. I only did dowels on the lower two layers for this project, but in the future I’m going to try to use dowels whenever possible because it made such a simple and strong connection.
The only problem I see with it is having to have security cameras, or guards, watching over it if it is on the front door. Some hooligan will grab it as a gift to their mom ;D
And, the question is, are you buying square dowel stock, or cutting your own from thin material?
I think, by their very nature, that hooligan’s aren’t particularly thoughtful in that manner… but I could be wrong
I used a dowel I bought at the craft store. I guess you could cut your own with the GF, but I went the easy route.
This is really beautiful! Thanks for sharing, particularly all the photos of it partially-assembled so we can see how it all goes together.
Unbelievable!! Amazing. And @dan, you guys definitely chose wisely when you selected beta users!
That is really neat. Well thought out and assembled. Nice mix of function and art.
NOW THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKIN’ ABOUT!! Like @printolaser, this is exactly why I’m so entranced with the Glowforge. I wanna make THIS!! (or stuff like it)
I’m adding this to the “Transcends the Medium” thread.
Well done! Thanks for the detailed description and Pics. Makes it easier to understand the process and problem solving. Very creative! Love the use of prisma color directly to the wood! Looks great Thanks for sharing
Yeah… good to know that those prismacolor markers in my drawer might get some use finally!!! (assuming they aren’t dried out of course ;-))
Awesome Project! Really love the 3D build, and love that you drew it. I can’t wait to see some of the other stuff you make! I wouldn’t have thought to use markers. I will have to dust off my marker set as well.
Coloring wood with markers works great… but marker inks are not gonna be particularly uv-stable, so if it’s in the sun, be prepared for some color fade. Different colors will fade faster than others. Red is especially unstable.
Of course you can always re-color.
Krypton, and I’m sure others, make sprayable UV resistant clear coats. That should help with the fading?
Oh, wait, you meant krylon… yeah a uv-protective clear coat, either sprayed, brushed, or rolled on will help the color last longer. It will still fade if it sits in the sun for long enough. I think a seasonal ornament like this would last a while, though, because it won’t be out for months on end through the summer sun.
edit- if @maryellen feels like taking another photo in a few months, I’m sure I would not be the only one interested in seeing the unsealed results of weathering.
Actually, I’m planning to hang it on my enclosed porch, so I don’t anticipate it will see a lot of weathering. If I thought it would get much water on it I would definitely want to seal it, (and I don’t know that the prismacolor marker would be the best choice for staining in that case. )
Bwahahahahaha