Trunk part 5
Trunk part 5, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
I’ve done enough to the trunk to use it. The lid hinges have been repaired temporarily. They had rivets that didn’t go all the way thought the wood. No wonder that they were loose. The arm on the left that holds up the lid has had it’s pin replaced with a bolt with a wing nut, so the lid can’t close accidentally. Also, the angle has been changed so the lid is perpendicular to the base. The boxes, that are attached to the shelves, were originally cassette storage cases. The one on the left has a gold picture frame with a steel Victorian grill. Metal wire and magnets can be employed. It currently houses belts, hair clips, and key fobs. The one on the right needs a better way to attach the box to the shelve besides the c-clamp I’m currently using. I want it to be removable incase it needs to be used without the trunk. The two bars are bicycle handle bars with a 7 shaped stem and a BMX type stem. It is being used to display bracelets. The center of the display is used to showcase clocks, sashes, holsters, bracelets, and painted belts. Screws were added to hold up the clocks. Everything fits inside and the lightest and strongest methods were used. This contraption fits on a bicycle trailer converted from a child carriage. Improvements to be made: Paint the inside bottom of trunk (to cover a blood stain?), replace hinge bolts with shorter ones, add flags and signs to the three shelves, better attachment of right shelve, and a better trailer. I’ve decided to not add wheels or a handle. The trailer detaches from the bicycle and can be used as a hand truck. I get my inspiration from tweakers. The display takes a little more then half an hour to set up or tear down. The advantage is that clocks can be displayed on a wall like surface, portable via bicycle, and the snake-oil salesman presentation is priceless.
Trunk part 4
trunk part 4, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
Just finished the legs. The steel X and wooden supports fit nicely inside the trunk with plenty of room for the clocks, books, boxes, etc. Next the hinges, that hold the lid on, need repair. A way needs to be devised for keeping the lid open. I’ve yet to pull out the fabric, for the flags, from my crawl space. The inside needs painting. A display box and shelves need to be made. Last, the wheels and a handle added. I need to finnish this up so I can get back to making more product. I’ve missed a couple of craft fairs as is.
Trunk part 3
Trunk part 3, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
Pictured here are the completed plaques. The two small ones will be mounted onto flags that will hang from shelves on the sides of the trunk. The banner will be mounted onto a bunting flag, which will be attached to the front of the display. The plaques have inserts with machine screws on their backs.
Trunk part 2
Trunk part 2, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
In the center is my monogram, just finished by hand, no computer was used. It was then photocopied, reduced and combined with a clip art cartouche. I then applied the silver Color Tag foil. The paper was them inked black. This is less then adequate. Also, the silver needs too much light to work properly. I endeavored to do this correctly so I bought some black 8.5 x 11 paper and made more copies. I then used fluorescent red. It looks more pink then red. All were then spayed with matte sealant. The two on either side of the monogram will be cut and glued to pieces of wood, as will be shown. Color tag was made by Letraset in the early 1990s. Computers killed Letraset rub on letters and this great product. You just place the foil on a photocopy and apply heat with an iron. It came in a myriad of pantone colors, including metallic.
Trunk part 1
Trunk part 1, originally uploaded by Black Heart Industries.
I just get this back from an ex girlfriend. I don’t remember how this come to be in our possession. It’s been bouncing around for fifteen years or so. This is going to be a good project. Watch as this broken and musty old trunk is transformed into a snake oil salesman’s traveling display case. No liniments for sale, instead my wares, mostly clocks, jewelry, books, etc. I intend to hit up craft fairs, Maker faire, trunk sales (ha), other venues or events. There are four holes, one in each corner of the bottom side, that must have been for attaching legs. I wonder what this was used for. You see it here cleaned and contact paper removed. The four hinges supporting the lid are in need of repair. The leather on the lid is ripped, and a latch needs some work. A serious makeover is imminent.
