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Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
Hello Folks,
I am now embarking the adventure to build a magic table. A first question in my mind is how and when to cut the velvet. I got the holes in the plate, so shall I glue the velvet on the whole plate and then cut everything out to achieve a perfet match? If so, how can I match the next velvet piece on it (the well piece)? All suggestions related to this adventure would be very helpful. Thanks a lot Andy
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
My method has been to use spray adhesive on the table and then lay the fabric on top of it. Then I use a razor knife to cut the fabric out of the holes. Velvet fabric may tend to fray when cut, so the next step is to begin applying a very thin white glue to the edges of the fabric around the hole(s). Let it dry and apply another coat. I use a very thin artists brush for this, applying just a bit at a time. The pocket is attached completely beneath the table. You don't have to be so careful with that. Finally, I apply the trim with either thinned fabric glue or fusion iron-on tape.
Others may have other methods, but that has worked for me with both velvet covers and felt covers for the past bunch of years.
Professor Spellbinder
Professor Emeritus at the Turkey Buzzard Academy of Magik, Witchcraft and Wizardry http://www.magicnook.com Publisher of The Wizards' Journals |
Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
Thanks a lot Professor . . .
I understood from your mail that you cut out a little bit more in order to bring the velvet around the edge and fasten it to the backside? Is that right? Furthermore, you do not use a second layer ,e.g foam or so on . . . Thanks Andy
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
The technique I described above is for cutting the velvet right up to the edge of the hole, and does not wrap it around. That's because I usually follow up with a tight-fitting plug to cover up the well before the show (snoopy eyes protection!). However, you can cut the hole a little smaller and cut lines up to the edge for wrap around if you are not planning to make a plug. I only use an under layment of foam when I need a soft table for a particular reason (good for cups and balls so you don't hear loads drop and balls don't roll easily).
Professor Spellbinder
Professor Emeritus at the Turkey Buzzard Academy of Magik, Witchcraft and Wizardry http://www.magicnook.com Publisher of The Wizards' Journals |
Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
Professor,
thanks a lot . . A plug, what is a good idea - I was thinking of a slide, but a plug might be easier. BTW, do you cover the plug also with velvet? But once you remove the plug, there should be the bare stripe of plywood (or whatever you use as table), because the bag is fixed under the table. Is that right? Thanks Andy
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
Yes, the plug is covered with velvet or whatever fabric you are using on the table. When you remove the plug, you have access to the hole for the well, directly into the bag below the table. Keep in mind that not all wells need to be deep wells, like they sell you in magic shops. Sometimes all you need is a shallow well where you can scoop as well as drop.
If you need to see photos, Jim Gerrish has an article on my site in his Hardboard and Duct Tape Magic show called "Black Art Table Top." He is using hardboard for the tabletop, felt for the cover, and duct tape to hold it all otgether, but the concepts are the same and the table comes out looking very nice. Jim also has another article on utility tables made from PVC pipe in his PVC Pipe Book 3 "PVC Table Assistant" which goes into elevators, flaps and so on. That one has diagrams but no photos.
Professor Spellbinder
Professor Emeritus at the Turkey Buzzard Academy of Magik, Witchcraft and Wizardry http://www.magicnook.com Publisher of The Wizards' Journals |
Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
Thanks again - will check out the site right away.
Andy
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CharlaineC New user rhode island 61 Posts |
I thought when making the table with a black art well you should glue the well in then glue the cover on the table.
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CharlaineC New user rhode island 61 Posts |
Spell binder I know this was an older post but would yu have a photo of the table with and without the plug I would love a good look at it.
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