Want to re create a part of a history? If you haven’t for some time, we’re going to give you a step by step process in making your own Berlin Wall replica, so you can not only make a replica for yourself, but also get a understanding of how it was made.
- Materials Needed:
- Wooden planks or panels
- Plywood sheets
- Nails or screws
- Hammer or screwdriver
- Saw (optional)
- Paint and brushes
Step 1: Planning and Measurements
Before you proceed to make your Berlin Wall replica you should plan and measure it. Determine your wall height, width, and dimensional size. Think about the size of what space you have to work with after also considering the historical realism you might want.
Step 2: Construct the Base Structure
First of all, unfold your wooden planks or panels horizontally on the floor. Nails or screws shall be used to secure them together to ensure there’s a sturdy base structure. If plywood sheets would add stability to the wall then attach it to the back of the wall.
Step 3: Create Wall Sections
Locate where you want to divide your wall into sections or panels and measure and mark. Cut through the wooden planks with a saw if necessary. The Berlin Wall should be divided into each section as a part of it.
Step 4: Add Texture
For those wall’s that want to, you can add texture to mimic the original wall appearance. Create dents, cracks and other uneven places, using a hammer, nail or other tools. Using sandpaper or a chisel will also give it a weathered look.
Step 5: Paint and Finish
The fun part now began – painting your wall! Research the colors from the original Berlin Wall and recreate that on the new Berlin Wall to maintain it authentic. Gray, beige, white are all common colors. Apply the paint either with brushes or rollers, don’t forget to add graffiti and artwork of the period.
Step 6: Assembly
When your sections are dry, you can hang it up with nails or screws. Keep the height and width as intended and fasten the sections so its all secure. You want your wall to be free or attach it to a fixed structure if required.
Step 7: Display and Educate
Your Berlin Wall replica is done! Locate somewhere to license your creation; e.g. back garden, local museum or even the historical exhibition. This is a chance to educate others about the history of the Berlin Wall and its effect on the world.
Tips and Considerations:
- If you do not have thewoodworking skills, you can use foam panels or cardboard as a substitute.
- The Berlin wall has significance to society; research its history and symbolism.
- Inviting friends and relatives involved in this project can make it more collaborative and learning.
- Fundamental to documenting the journey is to take photographs through the process and share it with others.
Conclusion
It is possible to create a replica of your own Berlin Wall, and it is an enjoyable and educational experience. Following these few steps, you will learn about the construction process of the original wall, and you will have a concrete object to display a piece of history. Not to mention the Berlin Wall is a very powerful symbol of division and of union, and remembering this history by creating it, is to create the past so it can be preserved for the future.
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