Scaun-balansoar, in forma de elefant

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Creati forme pe care copiile le vor adora, precum acest elefant

Chiar daca este un cadou sau un obiect pentru a mentine fericirea copiilor, proiectul nostru - forma de elefant este cea mai buna variant sa concepeti personal o figurina pe care copiii o vor iubi si o vor aprecia pentru totdeauna. Urmariti proiectul pas cu pas si incepeti sa creati.

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Step 1. Download and Print Stencil

Download the elephant stencil PDF and print. The stencil is A1 size, so if you have an A4 printer it will need to be printed as separate A4 pages. To do this, select the ‘tile’ option in the print dialogue menu before you print. Your printer will then print out the stencil as 8 separate A4 pages. Alternatively, you can take the stencil file to a local printing shop.

Step 2. Stick Stencil Together

Using masking tape, stick the separate A4 sheets together.

Step 3. Cut Out Template

With a sharp knife, cut out the template elements.

Step 4. Draw Around Template

Stick the template to the plywood and carefully draw around it.

Step 5. Ready to Cut

Remove the paper template. Your plywood is now marked and ready to cut. Repeat this for all of the different template elements.

Step 6. Select Setting

Select the correct setting for your Jigsaw.

Step 7. Get Cutting

Carefully cut around the template.

Step 8. Drill Two Holes

Using a drill and a 22mm Forstner drill bit, cut out a hole for the eye and tusks.

Repeat.

Step 9. Smooth the Edges

Carefully sand the wood to ensure its smooth to touch.

Step 10. Assemble the Elephant

Start to assemble the elephant. Apply wood glue and then slot the wood into place. Make sure the wood glue is completely dry. Follow pack instructions.

Repeat for the seat and ears.

Step 11. Drill a Hole

Drill a hole for the elephant tail.

Step 12. Glue Front Legs to Base

Glue the front legs to the base ensuring they are centrally positioned.

Step 13. Attach Legs to Body

Apply glue and slot in the front legs to the body.

Step 14. Glue the Runners to the Back Legs

Now glue and attach the runners. They should be 20cm from the end of the runner to the back leg.

Step 15. Attach the Runners

Attach the front of the runner using a drill/driver.

Step 16. Secure Tusks

Slot in the elephant tusks and handle using glue to secure.

Step 17. Attach Tail 

Attach the tail using glue.

Step 18. All Finished

Finished. You can now wax or stain the elephant if you wish.