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Balsa wood trinket box

JacksProjects
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Balsa wood trinket box

After making a few Birdhouses, Jack decided to make something small. A box, to put something in.

Materials

Balsa Wood Small Sheet Hobby Pack

Small wooden shapes and letters

PVA Wood Glue

BLUE paint  

4G 20mm Screw

Tools

Small Saw

Small Mitre Box

Clamps

Paint brush

Steps

Step 1

Jack Paints the Balsa Wood LengthsJack Paints the Balsa Wood Lengths

Step 2

After measuring twice, we carefully cut to size.After measuring twice, we carefully cut to size.

Step 3

Now for the glue to keep it all together.Now for the glue to keep it all together.

Step 4

We used clamps to hold everything in place while the glue dried.We used clamps to hold everything in place while the glue dried.It looks Good.It looks Good.

Step 5

Now for some more BLUE paint.Now for some more BLUE paint.

Step 6

It's a great little box.It's a great little box.

Step 7

We cut some more balsa wood to make the lid a bit fancy.We cut some more balsa wood to make the lid a bit fancy.

Step 8

20250519_114128.jpgJack used different shades of blue for the lid pieces and some wooden shapes.Jack used different shades of blue for the lid pieces and some wooden shapes.Now for the finishing touches.Now for the finishing touches.

Step 9

LOOKS GREAT! What will Jack put in it?LOOKS GREAT! What will Jack put in it?

Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Re: Balsa Wood Trinket Box

Thanks for sharing @JacksProjects. Looking forward to seeing your next project.

 

Jason

 

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