Thursday, March 2, 2023

Round Shamrock Top Cut Outs Box

 Twelve facets create a rounded container 
composed of BASE (approx. 1.5” tall) with 
domed LID (approx. 4.25” across) accented with 
shamrock icing-style overlay that fits around window cutouts. 
This unique box can hold loose treats, 
displayed as seasonal decor or to hold potpourri holder.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A LID dome main shape
B LID top reinforcement shapes (2 to layer for thickness)
C LID front accent shape with dot cut outs
D LID underlay for dot contrast
E shamrock icing outline (3 to layer for thickness)
F BASE rim reinforcement
G BASE rim overlay with inner rim flanges
H BASE side walls (2)
I BASE interior floor   J BASE exterior floor
K LID flange segments (3)
L BASE interior rim positioning guides (6)
M BASE interior reinforcement "shelf" ring
2. Assembly of this box will follow the steps outlined
in the tutorial blog post for a previous project which
can be followed by clicking on this LINK
Before going to the other post for assembly steps,
review, then substitute the follow lid assembly
for the shamrock icing design shown below, then
substitute these for Steps 3, 5-7 in that other post.
3. Layer the LID top reinforcement shapes and join
together, taking care to align ALL cut edges
as precisely as possible. Immediately press under
a heavy flat weight until dry.
4. Position the underlay contrast ring behind the
LID's front accent shape . . .
. . . and position it so that it is centered,
with the bottom scallop - identifiable
by the narrow notch - under the shamrock's stem,
and the remainder of the underlay shape where it
will show thru the dot cut outs from front; glue in place.
5. Layer, carefully align and glue together all 
icing cut out accents, taking care to align ALL cut
edges as precisely as possible.
Press under a heavy flat weight until completely dry.
6. Complete the LID prep and assembly using the shamrock
reinforcement, accent and icing shapes in place of
those shown in the LINKED project tutorial, but in
the same manner of construction.

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