b'step by stepgive itStep 1: Using the protractor, mark an angle of 8 at the top and1 2a rust bottom of each of the 1800mm-long pieces. Cut the angle with a3 4bench or hand saw.Step2: Working on a flat surface, form an A-shape with two 1800mm pieces, joined at the top, and with 650mm at the base (measured from the outside). Place the support pieces on the frame at the following distances (measuring from the top): 400mm for the smaller support, 865mm for the middle support and 1035mm for the longest support. They will overhang at the edges.Create garden art thats aged Step 3: Mark with a pencil where the supports sit on the frame to perfection with Resene FXfor easy placement later, then mark the angle on the underside of Faux Rust Effect. each support where the wood needs to be cut to line up with the frame. Remove from the frame and cut the angles with a hand or ReseneFXFauxRustEffecttransformsnon-metalbench saw. surfaces into the look of corroded or weathered steel. In this case, a wooden structure built from battens andStep 4: Using a 4mm drill bit, drill pilot holes at each end of the timber offcuts becomes a rusted-looking obelisk, idealsupports where they are to be screwed to the frame. Then screw for growing climbing plants. supports in place. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to create the other side of5 6you will need the frame. Cavity batten 12.5m x 50mm x 25mm (see cuttingStep 5: Take the 80mm x 80mm piece of timber and cut each side measurements below)at an 8 angle to form a support for the A-frame at the top. PlaceProtractor one side of the A-frame on top of the 80mm support (as shown),Pencil drill pilot holes and then screw in place. The support piece should beBench or hand saw flush with the top of the frame. 4mm drill bit and power drill Step 6: Turn the frame and support piece over, place the other side7 8 Treated pine countersunk self-embedding screws, 8g x 35mm of the A-frame on top and prop up at the end to a height of aboutScrap piece of timber, 80mm x 80mm x 35mm 640mm. Drill pilot holes into the frame and support piece, thenBall-top fence-post cap with square base screw into place. Resene FX Faux Rust Effect (basecoat and activator) Step 7: Place the remaining side supports on the frame and markPaintbrush the angle on the underside of each support where the wood needs to be cut to line up with the frame. Remove from the frame and cut cutting measurements: the angles with a hand or bench saw. Attach to the frame: drill pilot4 x 1800mm (frame)holes first, then screw them into place. 9 4 x 560mm (bottom supports) 4 x 420mm (middle supports) Step 8: Screw the fence-post cap to the top of the support piece4 x 280mm (top supports) from beneath.Step 9: Paint the obelisk. Apply two coats of Resene FX Faux Rust For Left: This wooden obelisk is great for climbingEffect basecoat using a brush, allowing at least four hours drying roses, sweet peas or climbing edibles such as beans.time between coats. Use random brushstrokes in different directions To create the rusty look, the wooden structure was painted in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect basecoatto create an uneven texture to enhance the look of the rust.10followed by Resene FX Faux Rust Effect activator.Step 10: Apply two coats of Resene FX Faux Rust Effect Activator Just like real rust, the rust colour will develop over time. Fence painted in Resene Element CoolColour. to the obelisk using random brushstrokes in different directions, completely covering all of the basecoat. Allow the first coat to dry The Resene FX Faux Rust Effect Activator is corrosive.before applying the second. top tipWhen applying close to any adjacent metal surfaces,Apply Resene FX Faux Rust Effect Activator within 24 hours of ensure plastic covers are in place to protect the metal surfacesFor a video on how to make this obelisk, visitapplying the basecoat, ideally when the Resene FX Faux Rust Effect against contact. www.habitatbyresene.com/obelisk. basecoat is tacky or touch dry. Rusting will start to develop withinReseneproject Jane Wrigglesworth Resene12 hours. The final colour may be protected (not sealed) by applying Forest Green images Bryce Carleton, Ben Whorwood Saltpan two coats of Resene Aquapel waterborne diluted 2:1 with water.78 79'