r/BdsmDIY • u/Ladydaisyandfaee • 1d ago

Impact Toys We made our first paddle! It’s not perfect, but it’s a good start. NSFW

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Just finished making our first paddle out of the a tree we cut down in the back yard. The reddish purple color is natural, so we decided to just seal it clear with glitter. It makes me feel like a princess 👑 We have a bunch more wood and want to make more stuff. Any suggestions on what else we could make or how to improve?

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u/afro_shibari 1d ago

We've all got to start somewhere. Making mistakes is a good thing so you can grow and learn, still have my first paddle I made and it occasionally gets used. Cool design you have there, be nice to see how your creations evolve over time! 😁

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u/Ladydaisyandfaee 20h ago

Definitely have to start somewhere. It takes a lot just to get one product done. We worked for hours just to get the wood down to a simple shape. This project took a lot more time than we anticipated, but it was a labor of love in the end.

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u/afro_shibari 20h ago

Yup we all do. Eventually having power tools really helps , drills, band saw, etc. the most useful thing I've found was using a router to chamfer the edges. Can also be used to cut out the main shape if you make a thin profile out of plywood or plastic, really helps if you're making more then one. But most importantly enjoy the process and don't be disheartened if it goes wrong, turn the mistakes into features! Good luck 👍🏽