Hand Carved Wooden Toy Box Project
This page will show the progress as I begin a wooden toy box project for a client’s twins. The designs will feature jungle scenes with one toy box having a lion and the other will have a giraffe. (View the completed “Leo” toy box here)
Most recent image (August 17, 2018) – COMPLETE!
Feb 19, 2018: Below are the two sketches I’ve made to get the project started.
Please check back as I work on this project and post updates!
Here are the boxes I’ll be working on. The toy boxes were built in Chester Nebraska by RJ Woods and are made of oak.
The first step in the process is to take the design, print it out to scale and transfer it to the wood. Here I am redrawing the design with tracing paper under the big sheet.
Feb 20, 2018: And now the designs are on the wood! 😀
Feb 28, 2018 – And the carving has begun! Here’s my progress after a few days of carving. It’s taking me a little to get back into it, but it’s just like riding a bike.
March 11, 2018: More carving to get the background set and start working on some detail. I decided to hand carve this area rather than use the router in my studio.
March 15, 2018: Here’s a shot that shows a closer view of some of the detail in the leaves and palm tree.
April 3, 2018: More progress to report on the wooden toy box! I’ve worked my way from the right to the left and a lot wood removed (one little chip at a time). It’s all starting to come together now and I’m excited to see more! Thankfully, winter is staying in Nebraska for what seems like forever, so I’m enjoying my warm indoor studio time!
April 6, 2018: I am almost done with Josie the giraffe! This photo (below) has darker shadows to show off the depth of the carving.
August 8, 2018: Wow – time flies!! I’m back at the carving the wooden toy box again and progressing a long with Josie the Giraffe.
August 13, 2018: I’m getting SOOOOooo close to completing this one! Just some more detail to finish and then I can begin the 2nd carving.
August 14, 2018: Carving is done! 😀 I’ve started applying stain, and will have to see how many coats are needs, but I’m really happy with the look so far!
August 15, 2018: I’ve added color stain to finish the front, then it’s back to the shop for assembly and a final stain!
August 17, 2018 – I received it back from the shop who built the box and it’s COMPLETE! 😀
hi can you make one and ship to Australia?
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That’s really nice post. I appreciate your skills. Thanks for sharing.
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Great work on the “Hand Carved Wooden Toy Box Project”…. I read the blog but do not see what type of wood you used…. could you give me an idea if the kind of wood?
thanks in advance.
billy
Hi Billy – the boxes are made from oak. 🙂
Do you use blue print carbon paper or is it a special transfer paper? It is a great work. I made a toybox for a friend’s granddaughter and her favorite cartoon character was Barney! I just painted the outside of the box I made and then cut out Barneys with my band saw. I painted the box white and Barneys were purple.
Carl – I just use regular ol’ carbon paper. 🙂
Great Work Cindy!
I came here after searching for top 100 art blogs where your blog was featured. I am eagerly waiting to see this work after completion. Thanks for sharing works with the Art Community.