Alternatively, you can try to trace out the shapes of the parts using pencil and paper. . Cut out each part of the sunglasses from your paper template, leaving room to attach the earpieces. . . Make sure to include eye-holes in the area where they should be present.
Acetate is a type of plastic. The type used here comes in sheets and is used as a thin plastic over in photo albums or presentation booklets. You can buy it at any office supply or craft store.
Parental supervision is suggested Make sure the plastic is in a pan large enough to support the melted goop.
If the plastic is still pliable, feel free to insert the acetate inside the plastic.
Alternatively, you can try to trace out the shapes of the parts using pencil and paper. Cut out each part of the sunglasses from your paper template. Also keep the lenses from the cheap sunglasses to use in your new wooden pair. Remove them by pushing them gently out.
If you’re using a scroll saw, try not to make sharp turns continuously—just cut one angle and then cut another angle separately. You may find that backing out of your current cut and approaching from another angle is helpful when you’re cutting fine turns or small details.
At this time, you’ll also want to sand down the frame and the earpieces until they are smooth. You can do this using a combination of a rotary tool, wood files, and sandpaper.
Cut away little cavities approximately in the shape of your hinges in the frame and earpieces. Then glue the hinges into place. You’ll need to use clamps to hold them in place while the glue sets. Leave the clamps on for about an hour. Attach the earpieces to the frame using the screws that came with the hinges.
