Glowing Evergreen Woodcraft Pattern

Back light this project at night and watch as snowflakes turn into twinkling stars, colored balls shine and a soft warm glow surrounds the tree. This self-standing project can easily be made using our full-size pattern. (70" tall)

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Description:
Back light this project at night and watch snowflakes turn into twinkling stars, colored bulbs shine and a soft warm glow surrounds the tree.

Dimensions:
70" tall

Wood:
One 4' x 8' sheet of 1/2" thick exterior grade plywood, preferably 5-ply for better stability.
Three 2X4 x 8' long pine boards (#2 or better)

Hardware:
Screws -- Forty two #4 x 3/8" long round head.
?á ?á ?á Seventy nine #6 x 3/4" long, flat head
?á ?á ?á Eight #6 x 2-3/4" long flat head
Bracket - One "L" shaped, approx. 1-1/2" long (with screws)

Tools:
Hand-held sabre saw, with a smooth cutting, non-chipping scrolling blade, table saw, screwdriver, drill and a 1/8", 5/32", 1/4" and 1/2" dia drill bits.

Supplies:
Transfer paper (#CARB), pencil & clear tape
Sand paper ?Çô medium & fine grits
Wood filler ?Çô non-shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws (#WF8)
Paint Brushes ?Çô 2", 3/4" and 1/4" wide brushes and a fine tipped detail brush.
Glue ?Çô exterior wood (#GLUETB3).

Paints:White primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel:
2083 Fire Red
2131 Nightfall
2459 Crocus Yellow
2471 Hunter Green
2505 White
SNOWD - decorative snow (purchase two)

Sealer: High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.

Other Supplies:
Flood light for displaying a night.
Light Panel - One 2' x 4' smooth White.