My professional portfolio is due on April 19th, and since I have such a crazy schedule I’m doing as much work as I can now to save myself stress later on.
One of the major things I had to accomplish earlier this week was painting my portfolio box. I’ve always liked creating things with my hands, but I have to admit that I was a bit nervous painting my portfolio box. If I messed it up I was concerned that if I *HAD* to order another one that I might not receive it in time. Thankfully that wasn’t the case.
My box after multiple coats of acrylic paint.
When I began to paint the box I noticed little fuzzy spots on the wood, almost as if the wood had its own little sprouts of hair. It made me panic b/c I wanted the box to be nice and smooth. Luckily it was fixed with just a light pass of some sandpaper and another coat of paint.
The inside is done in a dark gray, and when I drop it off at WonderPress on Monday, the wonderful people there will help me create a sturdy paper tray that will also hold my portfolio cards.
Taping the edges so I can make the paint lines straight.
The only thing I need to do before now and Monday is to apply a clear coat of gloss on the box, and order some vinyl lettering to go on the front.
