Miniature 3D Flower Pot

 

Hexagon-based form has delicate one-piece rim shape 

to which attaches the 6 side wall shapes 

which form the “vessel”. Upper side walls fold back 

into place creating a dimensional rim. 

Offset accent shapes adorn side walls, with marked positions 

for studs or jewels. Hexagon inserts stabilize and strengthen 

interior and bottom rim with optional hexagons that include 

a square opening to accept the square stem posts 

of Daffodil 3D Flower With Stand and 

Crocus 3D Flower With Stand designs, if desired 

(use longest stems for these as provided in separate cut files. 

Measures approx.  2.375” tall x 3.375” wide x 2.875” deep 

when assembled. 

Just the right size to invert and prop up

 the block letter “O” in the BLOOM Letter Box Ensemble.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A six-sided rim and pot upper sides

B accent "rectangles" for upper sides (6)

C pot side wall wedges (6)

D accent trapezoids for lower side wall wedges (6)

E upper hexagon reinforcement  F plain cover insert

G lower hexagon finger-hole insert

H lower plain hex insert

The file also includes upper and lower hexagon inserts

with square stem holes for 3D flowers (crocus & daffodil).

2. Prepare the six-side rim shape by handling CAREFULLY

as panel perforation lines are folded back, except . . . 

for bottom tabs which should eventually 

be folded forward.

3. While the rim shape is flat, position and attach each

accent shape within the side panels of the rim shape,

centering so that the offset margins are even all around.

4. Prepare each side wedge by bending back (mountain

fold) on side flange and bottom perforations, 

and bending forward (valley fold) along bottom flange tab.

5. Position the top edge of first wide wall wedge along

interior flange perforation of rim, centering from side to side,

and glue in place.

6. Bend the first wall wedge outward and out of the way,

then repeat positioning of top edge of second wedge

described in step, and glue in place. Continue in same

manner to position and attach remaining four side walls.

NOTE: this assembly will be rather floppy as attached

walls add to weight and awkwardness - handle with care.

7. Bend the first two walls upward into position where

the straight side edge (of left wall as pictured below)

overlaps the adjacent side flange. Adjust, if possible,

so that wall edge and flange perf edge align, then

glue the seam.

8. Repeat the positioning of the next four walls,

until final wall is positioned . . . 

. . . then bend it into place so that straight edge

(shown on right of final wall wedge, below) overlaps

adjacent flange in usual fashion, while at the same time

the left edge flange is tucked under straight edge

of first wedge wall. Join one wall seam, then final seam.

8. Carefully bend the first upper side wall panel of rim shape

into position and tuck bottom tabs into wedge wall slots . . .

. . . then on the inside of pot, bend the tabs down

and attach in place to backside of wall. Hold in place

until secure.

9. Prepare the position and attach the second upper

side wall by applying adhesive to the side tab

of previous section as shown, then . . . 

. . . tuck tabs into slots and position as for

previous upper wall, attaching tabs to inside wall

and also joining side seam.

10. Continue to position, tuck tabs, glue side tabs, etc.

for remaining upper side walls. For final wall,

the final side tab will also need to be tucked under 

adjacent section's side wall . . .

. . . before tucking tabs into slots and attaching

tabs and wall seams.

12. Prepare the bottom opening tabs by bending

bottom-most segments forward to create the ledge

where eventually the bottom hexagon reinforcement

will attach. Then . . . 

. . . apply adhesive ONLY to the backside of NARROW panel

that is "connected" to the wall panel, then bend each flange 

inward to interior of pot and attach in place ONLY 

the "connected" portion of the tab to the inside of the wall. 

Edge flange (ledge) MUST remain unattached. 

13. Prepare to insert and attach the bottom hexagon

insert (stabilizer) by bending ledge tabs into

horizontal position. Apply adhesive to the face

surface of the ledge tabs all around, then . . . 

. . . insert the hexagon stabilizer into opening to rest

on the ledge tabs.

Use finger access opening to reach in and apply

pressure to join each hex edge to the flange underneath.

Work around the hexagon to ensure each seam

is joined.

14. NOTE that there are options in the cut file

for the bottom "cover" hexagon shape.

A) use plain hexagon for a "finished" look bottom panel;

B) use square hole cutout with a pot that will hold

the cubic stem of 3D crocus or daffodil design;

C) use the smaller "drain" hole hexagon for pot realism.

Apply adhesive to hexagon's underside edges,

then position and attach over the stabilizer hexagon.

This image shows the "realistic" drain hole hex option.

Apply fingertip pressure all around edge to ensure

the cover of choice attaches securely.

15. Prepare the mid pot stabilized hexagon by bending

the side tabs forward, then . . .

. . . apply adhesive to the backside of the tabs.

Carefully insert the shape into pot's opening 

and push downward into place where hex edges

fit snugly against inside of side walls.

Adjust as necessary to ensure that insert is 

perpendicular to bottom of pot, then attach tabs.

16. Position and attach choice of upper cover hexagons

(plain as shown, or square stem hole opening)

on top of insert.

Here is the completed mini pot.

Shown below is the mini flower pot as part of

the BLOOM 3D Letter Box ensemble.

Positioned, centered, on the up-turned bottom . . . 

. . . and here an isolated shot of its position

spelling out "BLOOM", attached to the ensemble base.