I did a little bit of everything while creating these tailgate sized cornhole boards. I used box joints to assemble the frames to make a more attractive joint that would stand out. The 3/4” birch plywood tops overhang the frames 3/8” and all the edges were rounded over. The circular detail on the back crossbar is made up of 3 separate pieces, all of which were joined together with domino through tenons.
The designs are made up of a combination of paint and stains. I enjoy working in layers to add depth to projects and this project was no exception. Using the bare birch as the lightest of three colors, I then applied red paint followed by blue. Both of these paints were diluted to give them a slight transparency. For the background, I used layers of gel stain and paint to give the appearance of newsprint. The underside designs were then created using just gel stain. Arm-R-Seal was applied to the playing surface, sides and legs to ensure the boards are well protected.
This design inspired me to make this the first in a series of Boston sports-themed cornhole boards that I look forward to adding to my portfolio.
