CARICATURE EYEGLASS HOLDER

This is a simple project for those who need a place to park their glasses. It is simple to make using recycled or scrap materials. I tried to give it a whimsical look with a cartoon face and used bronze hammer tone spray paint so it resembled a statue or monument.

Not much is required in the way of materials. I used scrap 1" (actually 3/4') clear pine for the face and a large plastic jar lid for the base. (You could alternatively make the base from the same wood.) A wood screw and washer plus some 5 minute epoxy glue was used to hold it together. You'll need paper, some card stock or thin cardboard for the template. Also, you will require a scroll saw, a drill and small bit plus sandpaper and whatever you want to finish it with- paint or stain etc.

Begin by drawing a 4" X 9" grid with 1" squares. Sketch your design in this area. Then transfer the design to a piece of card stock for your template and cut it out. Keep the template as you may want to make more than one. Some specific sizes are suggested in the "Design Tips" photo. Alternatively, you could download and print the supplied pdf of my design.

Trace the design on to your wood. The length of the design should go with the grain. Cut carefully on the scroll saw. Sand well, especially the cut portions and slightly round over all edges. ( If using wood for the base you should cut that as well)

Drill the base in the centre. If using a plastic lid, this is easy as there will be a slight nub in the centre due to the injection molding process. Also drill the centre of the design bottom. Use a bit slightly smaller than your screw. Apply epoxy glue to the design bottom and assemble using the screw and washer.

I applied a sanding sealer to the wood then finely sanded it again. Two coats of bronze hammer tone spray paint completed the job.