Free Plans: How To Make a Miniature Dry Garden

how to make a
Miniature Dry Garden

Basic Description

Here is a free plan for a miniature version of the traditional dry rock garden. These gardens have been perfected over the centuries as centers of quiet reflection. In keeping with the simple elegance of these gardens, we show you how to make the entire project, including the rake, out of a single piece of wood. These make perfect gifts or stress-relieving aids.

Materials

Wood for project itself and router template, double-sided tape, finishing oil. A complete material list is provided below.

Tools

Table saw, plunge-type router with dish-cutting bit, bandsaw, sandpaper, clamps (if you are surfacing rough lumber, you will also need a jointer and a thickness planer). A complete tool list is provided below.

Cost

The plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $2

Time

3 hours

Difficulty

Easy

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Item	Qty.	Description
#1	varies	Wood. You can use any type of hardwood, we used a leftover piece of walnut. We used a piece of walnut approx. 3/4" x 7" x 12" (20 x 175 x 300mm).
#2	varies	Plywood, MDF or particle board for the routing template. We used a piece of MDF that was about 18" x 24" (46 x 60cm).
#3	-	Fine sand and decorative rocks (you may need to sift the sand through a screen to remove larger grains).
#4	-	finishing oil

Material List

Tool List

	free plans: how to make a Miniature Dry Garden
Basic Description	Here is a free plan for a miniature version of the traditional dry rock garden. These gardens have been perfected over the centuries as centers of quiet reflection. In keeping with the simple elegance of these gardens, we show you how to make the entire project, including the rake, out of a single piece of wood. These make perfect gifts or stress-relieving aids.
Materials	Wood for project itself and router template, double-sided tape, finishing oil. A complete material list is provided below.
Tools	Table saw, plunge-type router with dish-cutting bit, bandsaw, sandpaper, clamps (if you are surfacing rough lumber, you will also need a jointer and a thickness planer). A complete tool list is provided below.
Cost	The plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $2
Time	3 hours
Difficulty	Easy
Legal Notice	Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of service policy.
Similar Projects	If you enjoy this project, you may also want to consider our free plans for a wall mirror and shallow box.


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