Release Urns
About two weeks ago we were approached by a local company called Release Urns and asked to build some prototype pedestals and trays for them.
The picture above shows the two models we designed and built. Each unit has a tray which sits on top of, and fits into, the pedestal below.
Each pedestal is constructed from MDF with four sides and a bottom, with baseboard wrapped around the top and bottom. The tray was a MDF bottom with hardwood wrapped sides. Simple as that. One pedestal was simply left alone, and the other pedestal, shown below, was fluted.
The finish is where these units really excel. The first two layers are painted on vinyl base coats, followed up with three coats of clear, high gloss conversion varnish. The final product is a solid painted color with a rock hard clear varnish protective coating.
One of the unique aspect of this project was the clear varnish we applied to the tan pedestal and tray. The client wanted to make sure there was some depth to the otherwise even colored paint surface. This was accomplished by adding gold automotive glitter to the conversion varnish. The results can be seen above. It turned out beautifully! Not to flashy or gaudy at all.