Posted by Bob Rochon on February 18, 2004
Yesterday I was setting to build a chipping box for some samples I wanted to try. The information just provided in the last 24-48 hours has been an extreme time saver for it seems I dont NEED a box right yet just to do a few samples. The flourescent light info combined with the plastice box info should prove to be just what I need for I have limited space myself and no real work to be done in the chipping area.
My first experience was less than perfect, but very fruitfull of what NOT to do, I am looking forward to having fun and frustration with these samples.
Oh almost forgot... Thank You! to all those who posted on boxes recently.
Mike jackson
Hi Bob,
Welcome to the world of fun and frustration! The cool part about glue-chipping is the fact you can do the major work on a nice test piece in about 30 minutes and get back to work while glue dries and again when it starts chipping. Generally speaking, it is not a hard process to learn or even do. The end results are usually pretty spectacular and gratifying. What more could you ask?
I would suggest not spending too much time with the "design" aspect of your first few pieces and gradually build towards more finished projects. The idea is to make your mistakes, but make them as painless as possible!
I did the piece above about 16 years ago to use as a sample in the shop. It has several stage blasted or frosted areas, clear areas, and chipped areas. I shot it this morning against a gray, cloudy sky and the image almost appears silhouetted in the photo. It's about 18" square and worked out great as a showroom sample.
Good luck on your projects,
Mike Jackson
Denver Chapter of the Letterheads