Fialchar wrote:eastern_art wrote:so I can put it on my neck and take it off.
Taking off your neck sounds painful
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
*rimshot*
Okay, if you're looking for cheap, but not TOO cheap, and need it by August, you'll want to go with wood, wood and more wood. I find that you get the best cost/time results with wood.
I'm assuming you have access to:
a jigsaw and/or bandsaw
A Dremel and/or wood chisels
A lot of wood fill (for hiding small mistakes and wood imperfections as well as making the fine detail work. If you have filler left over, you didn't use enough.)
Also, it's a good idea to use a smooth grain hardwood. This isn't cheap, but for the amounts we're talking about, shouldn't exceed $35 or so.
Also, prime several times before you paint. That hides the wood grain you'd otherwise see.