A comb is one of the most necessary items for both women and men. We use it daily. And the condition of our hair will depend on how well it is made. This is especially affected by the material from which this thing is made. The best option is definitely a wooden object. Wood does not electrify the hair, unlike plastic. It is natural and has its own unique aroma. But it’s rare to find such an item on sale, so it’s best to make it yourself.
What you need to make a comb
Before you start, you need to prepare everything you need. In this case, the following materials and tools will be useful.
- A wooden block (plate) with the following parameters: length - 12 cm, width - 10 cm and thickness - 0.8 cm.
Attention! From various species, it is better to choose pine, apple or birch.
- Pencil, ruler.
- Jigsaw or file.
- Sandpaper.
How to make a comb from wood
Once everything you need has been prepared, you can begin creating.
Scallop
Let us consider this process in detail using the simplest version.
Completing of the work
- First, sand the workpiece until it is perfectly smooth.
- Using a pencil and ruler, mark the future teeth from the bottom edge. The width of one tooth is 0.3 cm, and the distance between them is 0.2 cm.
- Carefully cut out the teeth using a jigsaw.
- If desired, the upper part of the product can be made in a curly shape and also decorated with carvings.
Advice! An ornament made using burning can serve as a beautiful decoration.
- Now sand the workpiece thoroughly.
- Then the product is coated with stain or varnish.
Comb with handle
You can also create a regular comb with a handle.
- To do this, take a double length, half of which will be needed for the handle. It is cut at the preparation stage, may have a simple appearance or be performed in a complex figured form.
Teeth layout options
In the same way, you can make two rows of teeth on both sides.
Or there may be two sizes of teeth in one row.
Which option to use for creation is up to everyone to choose for themselves.
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