Starting My Project

For my 20Time project I decided to make IV Pole Lily Pads, which are platforms shaped like a lily pad that are made of plywood and slide onto the base of the IV poles at the hospitals. The kids there can ride on these while connected, holding on to the IV pole, and be pushed by down the hallway by the nurses or family members. They can be painted with all kinds of unique designs, anywhere from race cars, butterflies, flowers, etc.. These Lily Pads are designed so the kids can ride down the hallways instead of having to walk, the fun colors and pictures there to cheer them up.

To kick off my project, I spent my 20Time on Friday researching the materials that I would need to make the lily pads, along with planning out the steps I will take over the next few months to complete the project. I also pitched my idea to the class, Mr. Pedersen commenting that a good edition might be to let the patients paint the lily pads themselves in a "painting party'' at the hospital. Therefore, I decided to add to my project by using the Lily Pads that I've made as examples, and bring several to the hospital for the kids to paint.

The supplies that I'll need to complete this project are:
-3/4" Birch Plywood in 24" squares (one sheet will cut 8 Lily Pads)
-100 or 120 grit sandpaper
-wood filler
-paint with primer for base coat of lily pad- flat spray paint will work as well
-pencils
-acrylic paint for designs
-paint brushes
-Minwax water based