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Here is a picture of my friend Daina. She is photod here at a wedding signing as one of the witnesses. Recently, Daina began to experience some tough life experiences and so a friend of hers, username “wetfifty” decided to do something nice for her. As she was also moving into a new apartment, he thought he could add something artistic.
Image Source: imgurAnd so the project begins.
Image Source: imgurFirst, a negative of the image was crated, using a free online editor, 181.lunapic.com/editor/
Image Source: imgurThe photo was then uploaded to a site, rastorbator.net, where the picture was mathematically transformed into a series of dots.
Image Source: imgurHe cut the medium density fire board in half and then again to 37 x 36 inches.
Image Source: imgurEach column was 10mm wide and row 5mm wide – now that’s precise!
Image Source: imgurThen he filled in the lines across and down.
Image Source: imgurThe lines and table were completed for scale.
Image Source: imgurWhen he removed the unused parts, a nice outline emerged.
Image Source: imgurIn total, there were about 8,000 dots. Each one was measured using a transparent ruler. Each measurement was rounded to the nearest 0.5mm and the measurement written next to the dot.
Image Source: imgurThen the measurements were transcribed from the paper to the board!
Image Source: imgurHere’s a close-up of the dots and the measurements.
Image Source: imgurHe converted the hole measurements to standard drill sizes, labeling each from 1.5 to 6.
Image Source: imgurHe used an old pair of gloves to slow the drill chuck faster – this saved a ton of time.
Image Source: imgurAs this work of art was going into Daina’s home, he asked her what color she would like to have it stained.
Image Source: imgurShe told him what color she preferred; he applied several coats of stain.
Image Source: imgurTo allow the board to rest flat against the wall and to prevent light from leaking out the sides, he applied a foam edge.
Image Source: imgurHe purchased LED ribbon from Amazon.com and installed in into the frame.
Image Source: imgurThere’s a little more light escaping from the sides than I’d like, but it’s a great first start to the project. Daina still has not seen it, but if she doesn’t like it, we just might keep it for ourselves!