Turkey Feathers Round 3D Gift Box

 

Unique hostess gift or display box features 

layered-for-thickness front and back scallop-edge circles 

with attached base or lid boxing walls that fit snugly together. 

Lid front panel features a dozen stylized turkey feathers 

with offset base shape, and center scalloped accent. 

Include the “Season of Thanks” words (with substituted 

shorter feather pairs at upper and lower center) 

to celebrate the November holiday. 

Coordinates as the gift container for 

Pilgrim 3D Hat Easel Card design. 

Box measures approx. 6.15” in diameter 

(scallop top and bottom) x 3.25” deep 

(interior measures approx. 5.25” diam.). 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A contrast box LID rim layer (top)

B box LID rim middle layers (3)

C inner box LID rim layer with guide mark perfs

D LID main shape

E1 accent overlays for LID segments

E2 accent overlays for BASE segments

F contrast box BASE rim layer (top)

G box BASE rim middle layers (3)

H inner box BASE rim layer with guide mark perfs

I BASE floor shape    J BASE wall sections (2)

K optional BASE interior contrast floor

LID decorations:

L feathers offset base

NOTE: the sample box includes the word cuts

sentiment, with 8 tall and two pairs of shorter feathers.

When omitting sentiment, cut 12 feather sets

M feather shapes with cutouts (8)

N feather shapes underlay contrast (8)

O feather contrast tips (8)

P feather circle contrast accents

Q middle size feathers, underlays and accents (2 sets)

R short feathers with tip accents (2 sets)

S scallop center ring with contrast underday

T word cuts Season/of Thanks

2. Identify the rim scallop inner layer with 'F' cut into face . . .

. . . and multiple guide marks.

Stack and attach the 'F' inner front shape onto

middle layer, aligning outer edges as precisely

as possible.

Also position and attach contrast top rim layer onto

the stack (face side out).

While liquid glue is drying, press flat under a heavy

weight such as this wood plank, large book, etc., until

the glue is completely and thoroughly dry (may require

a few hours) to prevent warping and curling.

3. Repeat step 2 for the BASE rim build up,

noting that the inner layer of the BASE includes

fewer guide marks.

4. Prepare the BASE walls sections by bending back

slightly on vertical segment perforation lines, end flange

lines, and bottom tabs.

5. Align and overlap the straight end edge over

the flange tab opposite, adjust top and bottom,

and glue to join first seam.

6. Position and attach the side accent shapes within

each perforation-defined segment, with sides and

bottom edges offset inward slightly, matching

the bottom inset to the side inset when the shape 

is centered.

7. Form the BASE walls section into a tube to align

and join the second side seam.

8. Bend the bottom tabs inward, place on flat surface,

and apply adhesive to the backside surface of tabs, then . . .

. . . insert the 'floor' polygon shape into the ring and

press downward until it "seats" along the tab perforations

all around. Apply fingertip pressure all around until

the floor is thoroughly joined in place.

9. If desired, insert the contrast polygon floor liner shape

and attach in place.

10. Prepare the LID main shape by bending back

on all perforation lines for wall top edges and tabs.

11. Position and attach lid accent shapes into wall

segments with offset margin at top and sides,

and with straight bottom edge aligned at straight edge.

12. Bend the LID wall sections down into position

so that the straight side edge overlaps the adjacent

tab to perf line, and join the seam. Join all 12 seams.

13. Prepare the tall and short feather assemblies 

by positioning contrast underlays behind main

feather shape, attaching contrast rim and circle.

14. Position and attach each long feather centered within

each extension of the feathers base shape, with narrow end

aligned at circle cutout edge.

NOTE: for the word cuts sentiment version, long feathers

are NOT attached at upper or lower center two positions.

Here is the layout for the 8-long feather assembly.

Position and attach the middle size feathers in

the lower center positions as shown, and the very

shortest at the top middle positions.

Position the word cuts into the open positions

on the feathers base (viewable in next frame).

15. Position and attach scallop circle and contrast, then . . .

. . . position it at center of assembly with circle

openings aligned.

16. Position and attach the LID decoration assembly onto

the front of the LID rim build up assembly

(see the next frame image to verify that the LID assembly

with multiple guide marks and 'F' are visibly on inner surface).

Press flat until dry.

17. Identify again the backside of the LID with 'F' and . . .

. . . base with fewer guide marks.

Position the LID assembly over the backside of LID

rim build up . . .

. . . with guide marks that will align at

straight edges of lid boxing edges, then position

and attach, adjust, then apply fingertip pressure 

within walls to join thoroughly.

18. Repeat step 17 for BASE with BASE rim build up . . .

. . . positioning edges at intermittent guide marks,

adjusting, and gluing in place.

It may also be helpful to watch the angles between

wall segments to align at the valleys between scallops,

with even margin at these positions all around.

Apply fingertip pressure to securely attach together.

19. Complete the box by fitting the LID walls over/around

BASE walls and pushing together.

Here is the completed box.

If using as the gifting container for the Pilgrim 3D

Hat Easel Card, insert it into the interior of open box

then place and secure lid.