balsa wood is a soft,
spongy wood that's prized for being so light that it can be cut using a craft
knife rather than a saw. In some cases, however, the softness of this wood make
it problematic for structures that need a little more strength. Combine the best
of both worlds by hardening your balsa wood pieces after they're cut or adding
strength through double panes of reinforced wood.
Cut the balsa wood into the shapes you want for your project; this way, you
can get the pieces you want with ease while the wood is still easy to cut.
Pour wood hardener into the disposable container. Fill it deep enough to
submerge the thickest piece of balsa wood you've cut.
Submerge each piece of wood in hardening solution using the tongs (do them in
turn, or all at once, depending on the size of the container), coating them
completely. Hold each piece of wood under the liquid and watch bubbles rise from
the spongy wood. Remove each piece when it no longer bubbles and cannot soak up
any more hardener.
Lay the wood pieces on waxed paper. Let them dry according to the
instructions on the wood hardener, allowing each side of the wood to dry for the
allotted time before turning it over to let the other side dry for the same
time.
Cut two pieces of balsa wood for each piece of your craft project. With each
pair of axtmdjbfzzc pieces, cut the second one so that it mirrors the first,
allowing you to press the two pieces together back-to-back.
Using the paintbrush, coat one of each pair of pieces with epoxy resin. Use a
thin coat, but try to cover the entire piece. If the wood is too big or the
resin too thick to cover the whole thing, apply epoxy in a line around the
outside edge of the wood.
Glue the two pieces of wood together. Press each piece of wood against its
matching piece, lining up their edges and pushing them firmly together. Hold the
wood pieces together until the epoxy sets, or lay the wood on its side to let
gravity hold the pieces in place.For more related article comes from http://www.balsafactory.com/.
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