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To begin the construction of the African Sculptured Screen, I first have to create the Screen on which the design will be painted. This is a lengthy process that involves acquiring the best #1 Select pine boards, perfectly straight, with no imperfections or knotholes.
The panels are lined up, and the drawing, which will take about month to complete, begins. The design needs to flow smoothly from panel to panel. This requires creativity, diligence, and patience. June, 2015 
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Upon completion of the drawing, the Screen is moved to the cutting and sculpturing studio.Here the first step is using a jig saw to cut out all the areas that will not be painted.
August, 2015 
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The Screen has now been cut and sculptured and is ready to paint.
January, 2016
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Slowly. a masterpiece is emerging! Mid-March, 2016. |
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The African Screen is now ready for an oil-based stain, Minwax Early American. The stain adds color to the bare frames of the panels.
After staining, the Screen is coated with Minwax Clear Satin polyurethane.
After drying for several days, the Screen is transferred back to the cutting studio where the polyurethane drips are sanded off.
The Screen is again transferred back to the painting studio where the back is painted with two coats of Mars black and a coat of polyurethane is sprayed on. This prevents the panels from adhering to each other, especially when shipped to areas with high temperatures and humidity.
The hinges are attached to secure the positioning on the panels and removed for shipping, so the panels lay evenly.
April, 2016.
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Lastly, the Screen is transferred back to the drawing studio where it is packed for shipping to Las Vegas.
April, 2016 
On its way to its destination.
A lot of work, a lot of time, a great accomplishment. Created with lots of love for my granddaughters Sofia and Emma. April, 2016. |
