Jake used the computerized machine at the cabinet shop to cut and shape the characters and words... I hear it accomplished the task in less than a minute... I need to go watch that machine!!
So this project came to me assembled. It is made out of MDF... medium density fiberboard. I sealed it with 4 coats of poly-urethane and then sprayed it with 8 coats of water based, non-toxic paint... Jake did good! Don't you think??
I included my sandals for scale...