Carrot 3D Bowl

Large tray-style container shaped 

like a slightly angular carrot with sturdy 

two-layer rim construction, 

layered (for thickness) greenery stalk, 

side accent panels. 

It easily holds an 11 oz. package
of candy.

Measures approx. 5.5" wide x 11.5" long x 1.25" deep. 

ASSEMBLY:  1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A bowl base (with slots for fitting inner wall)
B outer wall/under rim with accents
C outer wall top add-on strip with accents
D support triangular post
E inner wall/top rim
F & G inner wall add-on strips
H inner bowl liner    I bottom cover
J top stalk build up shapes (4)
K under stalk build up shapes (4)

2. Prepare the outer wall shape by bending

back on all panel, segment and tab perforation

lines.

3. Position and attach the corresponding

accent panel shapes on the face of the outer wall

shape, offset approx. 1.25" within the perforation

lines that define each segment of the boxing walls.

NOTE that the long accent shapes that will

cover the interior access square holes

are left off until near the end of assembly.

5. Begin to assemble the boxing walls by

bending the first upper "seam" edges together

to bring the straight side edge to overlap 

the adjacent tab perforation line and glue in place.

6. Moving toward the bottom tip, bend and fit
the boxing extensions (one at a time)
under the rim edges, tabs tucked under, 
adjust so that the rim's straight edge aligns 
at wall tab perforation line, and attach.

7. Repeat the upper seam assembly and the

lower two-part wall extension assembly for

the opposite outer wall side in the same manner

(steps 5 & 6).

8. Position the final (bottom) segment to join,

also position the end tab under the opposite

wall straight edge, and complete the two-part

seam in one step.

9. Prepare the carrot top wall portion by bending

back on all cross perforations which separate

the 6 segments, except bend the end segments

forward. Also bend back the end tabs.

10. At the top of the assembly, position the straight

edge of the add-on over the corresponding

tab (symbols within each will match), and join.

11. Bend the first segment into position to align
the add-on tab perforation under the corresponding
straight edge of the rim, and join in place.

12. Continue around the add-on strip to position

and join the next four segments.

13. Position and join the final segment,

while at the same time joining the final wall

edge to adjoining tab.

14. Position the outer wall unit over the main base

with bottom flange tabs fitting around the base . . .

. . . with the facets of the main base shape

fit closely within the angles of the boxing strips.

(NOTE: the image below shows the bowl top down.)
Apply adhesive to join the flange tabs to the bottom
face of the base shape.
One way to do this is to invert the bowl as shown,
push the base downward to rest inside the rim
to access the edge.

Invert the assembly top up again, and apply pressure
around the edges to make sure each flange tab
attaches securely.
Make sure that the edges of the base are pushed
fully into the tab-wall angle before attachment
is finalized. This may involve pushing the walls inward
toward the center, particularly at the stalk extension
near the top.

15. Prepare the support post shape by bending

back on the cross perforation lines,

bending the side tab back, and top tabs forward.

16. Form the strip into a triangular tube to bring

the straight side edge to overlap the tab

to perforation line, and join.

17. With top and bottom tabs bent perpendicular,
apply adhesive to the tabs, then slide post
into position between the rim (upper) and
base shape. Push in until the front tabs cut edge
is back from the rim front edge. Then . . . 

. . . apply pressure to join the edges securely.
NOTE that the "brad" punch hole will open
into the triangular space at the center of post.

18. Prepare the inner wall section by bending

the attached top wall back, tabs forward.

19. To help attach the appropriate inner side wall,

identify the tab symbol (left = square; right = circle).

. . . which corresponds to the top end tab

that will be attached.

20. Position the square symbol tab of the left

wall under the attached wall straight side edge

and attach in place.

21. Bend the wall strip into position to align
the tab perforation line along the corresponding
rim inner straight edge, and attach.
22. Continue the same process to bend
into position each successive wall segment,
align and attach, until the entire strip is in place.

23. Repeat the process for the right strip,

first positioning the circle end tab behind

the attached wall segment to attach in place . . .

. . . then working to position and attach each

wall segment, until finally . . . 

. . . only the final segment remains unattached.
Apply adhesive to the remaining top tab
and to the side tab, then position into place
in one step . . . 

. . . and join.

24. Position the inner rim assembly over the base

assembly with inner walls inside . . .

. . . while inserting the tabs into the corresponding
slots in the base panel.

Work carefully around the bowl to ease each tab
into its slot, using a thin tool such as this spatula
to assist the insertion as needed.

NOTE that the bottom tab does NOT have a slot,

but should be bent inward and attached

to the base panel.

Begin to push the inner wall rim to rest on top

of the outer wall rim, applying adhesive between

the two rims before they are completely together.

Apply pressure from the backside to ensure that
the two components are fully together . . . 

. . . pulling each tab through to make sure

they are fully extended.

25. Apply glue to the inside face of each, then

press in place to join tabs securely to base panel

underside. NOTE: Once initial tab joining is

completed, turn the bowl compartment-side up

and apply finger pressure around the edges to

further secure the tabs in place.

26. Position and attach the final side wall

accent shapes.

27. Position and attach the interior liner

inside the bowl compartment.

28. Position and attach the bottom cover

onto the bottom of the bowl to conceal

the wall tabs construction.

29. Prepare the stalk shape build up (for strength)

by layering the 4 shapes, one by one, and

gluing together. Take care to align all cut edges

as precisely as possible.

NOTE it will be helpful to use a flat weight to

assist the shape to remain flat and avoid

warping or curling while liquid adhesive dries

completely.

30. Repeat the layering and gluing up

process for the lower stalk shape.

31. Layer the upper stalk over the lower stalk unit
with punch holes and bottom straight edges
aligned, and glue together.
(Use weight to assist this joining as well.)

32. Position the stalk shape over the bowl upper

extension with punch holes aligned,

and glue in place using a quick-grab glue

such as Fabri-Tack or hot glue or equivalent.

33. Position and glue a decorative brad in place

at the stalk punch hole.

Add other embellishment as desired,

such as the jute twine shown.