Treasure Chests for Kids

572
2
I made these two treasure chests for two of my granddaughters, who were 6 at the time.   They were made in Zebra Wood using box-joint construction for the bases.  The curved tops were made using segmented slats, cut at angles and glued together into semi-circles.  On the tops and the bases, I attached hammered brass straps that I made, and then added a handful of furniture tacks for more decoration.   For the latches and handles, I bought these exotic (yet really cheap!) bronze hardware imported all the way from China!    

?

Beautiful wood choice. I'm sure they are still being used!
Probably are, but these little girls are getting older and these are more toy-like.  So I think I'll be looking at making them jewelry boxes by year's end.

?