My first flag

[flarud]

My first attempt at making a flag.  I still need to put a finish on it.  Not sure if I will use something from a can or maybe go a little thicker with a 2 part epoxy.  I was gonna use a dremel and carve out the stars but went the easy way with some spray paint.  I will use the dremel on my next one...maybe. 

Finish pics are in a post below. 

 

Edited December 7, 2018 by flarud

[RabidAlien]

Very nice!!! I never could get my paint to "weather" like that.  Did you use water-based paint?  I think mine was an outdoor oil-based paint.  I always sprayed the stars.

[Scrappile]

Very well done!

[flarud]

3 hours ago, RabidAlien said:

Very nice!!! I never could get my paint to "weather" like that.  Did you use water-based paint?  I think mine was an outdoor oil-based paint.  I always sprayed the stars.

The red and blue both are water based stain.  Initially I didn't burn the Union area but it was too clean and bright compared to the stripes.  So I went back and lightly burned it after the stars were on.  I burned the red stripes before the stain.   

Edited December 6, 2018 by flarud

[flarud]

59 minutes ago, Scrappile said:

Very well done!

Thanks! But I still have time to screw it up!  LOL

[wombatie]

Looks great, well done.

Marg

[Tomanydogs]

Real nice flag. I really like what the burning did to the look. 

[Scrolling Steve]

That turned out great !

[daveww1]

fantastic job

[Rockytime]

That is one terrific flag you've made. I have no such artistic abilities. How sad for me.

[flarud]

3 hours ago, Rockytime said:

That is one terrific flag you've made. I have no such artistic abilities. How sad for me.

Thank you,, I wouldn't say that I have any artistic abilities either.  LOL

That reminds me of a question always asked in a PBS show that I have seen a few times.  It's called A Craftsman's Legacy.  The host always ask the person that he is working with on each episode if they thought they were more of a Craftsman or an Artist.  Myself, I'm just a "tinkerer".  

[lawson56]

Awesome job on Old Glory!!

[spirithorse]

Well done!

If this was my project, I would use a spar urethane but, thin it down by up to 50% with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
I happened to find this thread about a simple way to apply the finish that may help you also.

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/a-better-way-to-apply-spar-urethane/

The polyurethane  may amber over time but, since your project has a weathered look, I don't think it will matter at all.
Also, since the poly is thinned down so much, I don't think the amber will be as noticeable either.

Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Edited December 7, 2018 by spirithorse
additional info

[flarud]

All finished now.  Went with the spray can as a finish.  I know that there really was't a need to burn the back side of it, but put a flame in my hand and I can't control myself!

[Dave Monk]

Your flag is sure striking.

[smitty0312]

I like that alot....nice job!

[flarud]

3 hours ago, smitty0312 said:

I like that alot....nice job!

Thanks Dan!  I have a few orders for some football flags.  Gotta order some team logo templates now. 

[stoney]

On 12/5/2018 at 11:13 PM, flarud said:

Thanks! But I still have time to screw it up!  LOL

Now that right there is funny!   The flag looks great now don't mess with it.   Just kidding.

[Rohn]

That looks great!  Nice work!

[flarud]

Thanks Rohn!  I tried to hang it in the house, the wife shut me down and said not until Christmas is over.  She has all of her Christmas decorations up.  

[spirithorse]

Thanks for sharing the finished project!
Fantastic!
God Bless! Spirithorse

[heppnerguy]

A wonderful rendition of our flag. I love the way you used the burn technique to add to it's character. Two thumbs up on this one

Dick

heppnerguy

[flarud]

7 hours ago, heppnerguy said:

A wonderful rendition of our flag. I love the way you used the burn technique to add to it's character. Two thumbs up on this one

Dick

heppnerguy

Thank you sir!  Started on a Pittsburgh Steelers flag for a co-worker today.  I know that flags can be a touchy subject for some, I have one tattooed on my arm.  I'm not a fan of the Steelers, but I do love the $100 that he is giving me to make it!

[Jim McDonald]

7 hours ago, flarud said:

Thank you sir!  Started on a Pittsburgh Steelers flag for a co-worker today.  I know that flags can be a touchy subject for some, I have one tattooed on my arm.  I'm not a fan of the Steelers, but I do love the $100 that he is giving me to make it!

First:

GREAT job on the American flag.

Second:

If you can get a Steelers fan to get in their OWN pocket--do it!

[heppnerguy]

On ‎12‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 5:00 PM, spirithorse said:

Well done!

If this was my project, I would use a spar urethane but, thin it down by up to 50% with mineral spirits or paint thinner.
I happened to find this thread about a simple way to apply the finish that may help you also.

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/a-better-way-to-apply-spar-urethane/

The polyurethane  may amber over time but, since your project has a weathered look, I don't think it will matter at all.
Also, since the poly is thinned down so much, I don't think the amber will be as noticeable either.

Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

thanks for posting the link. I have saved it and will read it when I get a chance. Looks like some good info there

Dick

heppnerguy