April 16, 201016 yr Ok, forgive the bad pun! Now I need a headboard for my granddaughter, Veronica. Finding a "theme" for her sister Rose's headboard was a cakewalk (see PROJECTS: The ubiquitous rose). I'm thinking that, since Veronica, a.k.a. "Nicki" loves jewelry, I would do a "charm bracelet" headboard. ANY IDEAS? If any of you have experience in forging hearts, half-moons, four-leaf-clovers, etc., please chime in. BTW, how do I lay out a 5-point star?
April 16, 201016 yr That sounds like an excellent idea for a headboard. Here's how to draw a 5 point star with a straightedge and compass. http://www.jimloy.com/geometry/pentagon.htm
April 16, 201016 yr This is the headboard I made for my wife (I get to sleep in the same bed when I'm a good boy... ). A 5-pointed star is 72 degrees apart on the points. Draw 5 lines to a common center in that pattern on your work table then complete the body of the star by drawing any profile that looks "right" for your application.
April 16, 201016 yr When I think of a charm braclet The one I gave my wife It has charms that represent our travels and the start of each new season in the theatre. So it could be a item that growes through the years and represents maybe her heratage and special events in her future. Good way to give her a special present every year and add it with her. Like the idea.
April 16, 201016 yr Author THANKS, ALL. Some great ideas there. DK and HW, thanks for the tips on stars. Phil, I sure appreciate the link to Brian's heart making. That is an excellent tutorial Brian. Francis, that's a great idea to let the bed grow with her. We travel a lot as a family and there will be ample opportunity for memorabilia each year. Blacksmith's are just the BEST!
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