My version of the Open Book

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My version of the Open Book

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I liked the OPEN BOOK, but I decided to create my own model in Rhino so I could have the cover separate from the pages. Then I thought the hands would be a nice touch. The cover was made from the material of an old cedar fence I replaced a few years ago. The hands from from a piece of maple.

The picture doesn't do it justice, but from across the room, it looks like a real book.

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Looks great, Gary! I love the finish work you did!
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Very nice, great finish, great project

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Nice job, like it alot.
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Nice job Gary, love the finish job as well especially the pages. :lol: :lol:
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Hi Gary,

I can think of several ways to make the pages appear as they do (the decorative areas at the bottom of each) - from hand-painting to inkjet or laser printout transfers. What method(s) did you use?
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That truly is a beautiful piece!!
Wonderful job Gary :)
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Thanks everybody for the compliments.
I can think of several ways to make the pages appear as they do (the decorative areas at the bottom of each) - from hand-painting to inkjet or laser printout transfers. What method(s) did you use?
The pages was done using mdf, so knowing it would suck in the paint, I first sprayed it with clear lacquer, but still wanted the brownish wood to bleed through, so I hit with with steel wool. Then believe it or not, I stood 2-feet away and mist it with white, then gray primer, then hit it with steel wool again. Touched the flourish with a little red to highlight it, then hit it again with the primers. My painting technique probably could of used some professional help, but I think it turned out okay this time.

Gary

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