Christmas Tree Centerpiece Pattern

Description: Christmas tree for tabletop display. The tree is made up of cut-out branches which are layered onto a dowel.

Dimensions:
15" tall x 8-1/2" wide

Wood:
1/4" thick plywood - good one or two sides
3/4" thick pine (4-1/8" in diam.) for base

Saw:
Band or Scroll Saw

other Parts:
(1) 3/8" dia. x 12-1/4" long dowel (trunk)
(9) 1/8" dia. x 3/4" long dowel (pegs)
(1) 1/8" dia. x 1-1/8" long dowel (stem)

Paints:
White primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel:
2068 Christmas Green
2602 Kim Gold

Sealer:
High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#INDRQT) for indoor protection.