I took my idea of topography to a different place. The Moon. 3D is the goal, but for me to get started 2D was a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who posts questions and anwers. Ive done a lot of reading on here and thats what made this possible at this point. The project is 26" X 26"
The view will be from the Earths Moon. The moon and Earth have been designed on CCV7 on a Shapeoko 5.
The Moon is created on plywood. The craters have been stained with Samon - Ebony 318 stain. The crevasses filled with 200 ml of Beaver Dust - Silver grey resin. The Moons surface is then done in 220 ml of concrete and covered in 200 ml clear resin.
The Earth was made from plywood. The water is Blue Pearl Dry Resin. The underlying clouds are silver mica powder. The top clouds are Titanium Dioxide mix with only part ‘B’ resin, then blown around the earth with a heat gun to make the effect. Then a final top coat of 200ml resin.
The Stars were dollar store metal tiles for backsplash. I left them somewhat raised but feel i should have sunk them in further.
Key holes are done but i did those on my router table due to time. Although once i get faster the cnc will be my main way to acieve that on these projects.
The backing is again plywood. Simple boarder. Again stained with Samon Ebony 318 stain. There are pockets for the Stars and the Earth.
I would like to add to this project and change different things. Over all im crazy happy with it. Im not sure what i can say for the mistakes because i sort of just rolled with it and what ever came of it i was happy with.
I learned a lot about the cnc. A lot about the community here and the help and excitement for others. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
Thanks for your time,
Michael
- If anyone wants to know anything i will be pleased to answer. I will try and get this file up. (So much involved in this texnology for me).