Monday, May 18, 2009

RECYCLED THREE TIER CANDY DISH

This project utilizes 3 desert dishes you would throw away.
Materials:
1 Betty Crocker microwave cake bowl, 2.4 oz size(4" dia.)
1 Betty Crocker microwave cake bowl, 3.6 oz size(6" dia.)
1 Schwan's Apple Blue Berry cobbler bowl, 4 oz size(3" dia)
3 pieces of 3/4" dowel(see drawing for lenths)
1 wood disc 6 1/4" dia. x 3/8" thick, from Walmart ($1.12)
2 dowel screws 3/16" dia(available at hardware)
1 round head #10 x 1" screw
1 cabinet drawer knob with internal screw(see drawing)
Dark walnut stain and clear lacquer
Tools:
Drill, 1/8" & 3/8" drill bits, and screw driver
Steps:
1. Cut 3 pieces of 3/4" dowel(see drawing for lengths), sand, stain, and apply finish
2. Drill 1/8" hole about 1" deep in all ends of the dowels
3. Drill 1/8" hole in center of 6" wood disc. and counter sink(on bottom side) with 3/8" bit, sand, stain, and finish
4. Drill 1/8" hole in the center of the bottom in all 3 bowls
5. Assemble all pieces by screwing together as shown in the drawing below







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