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[wampidy]

Not sure how I missed this comment.

Hah, I have so many qualities you could not possibly find them all. If you only need four more I can pull that many out from under my cap. Uh, let me think, maybe those aren't qualities. My bad, they are quantities. And those things under my cap are hairs. I have four hairs under my cap. I'll get this figured out yet.
Jim

[ScarlettOSara]

LOLOL :)

[Enchantra]

ROTFLMAO!

[wampidy]

I have made a lot of progress so I thought I would update on what is happening. I am trying to get several of these completed to the point of needing a finish put on them so I can do them all at once.

I have to keep changing things up to keep the interest up because I am not good at doing the same thing over and over. Went with curves on this one then stressed on how I was going to make the edges. I made two identical pieces then flipped one and glued them together.




I considered rope but then it had a bit of a Japanese cowboy look. I was digging through the wood rack at ACE hardware and found some pretty flexible wood that I am sure will work. I cut a bunch of strips and I will add them to the edge overlapping all the joints which should make them pretty strong.





I was looking through the trim wood at the lumber yard trying to find something to use on my son's painting canvas frames and found a Waynes Coat(sp) top trim that I thought might work on my sand gardens. It was so easy peasy I just about started dancing. I got the top rail and fancy side all in one shot. If these sell I can see me using a lot of this stuff.



Should be putting finish on in a few days. Thanks for your interest.
Jim

[wampidy]

I also went from one eighth plywood to one quarter because the thin stuff is warped too much. It might not be a problem with the new trim sides because they should straighten things out.
Jim

[Enchantra]

I can't wait to see the next step Jim!   

[Itsandbits]

I can't wait to see the next step Jim!   

Same, you go Jim!!!

[wampidy]

Things went good yesterday. The first lap of edge wood is glued on so today I will be adding the second and third at the same time.

I put wax paper down so I would not glue everything to the table, clamped the base down so it would not move then started gluing the edge in place. I used spring clamps to hold the edge in place while the glue dried. With the glue I am using I have to leave the pieces clamped for two hours. It still went pretty fast and I finished the first go around. I could only put on three pieces at a time then move over.




I finished the garden floor with the trim boards for sides. It looks pretty fancy even though it is just a rectangle so I blocked off a corner so I could add something there that will be outside the sand area. What I am going to put there is a secret for now but it is going to be so cool it will knock your socks off. (well maybe)



I am glad there is some interest in this project and appreciate all the great comments.
Jim

[ToTheSummit]

I really like this project.  I am in the process of planning out my back yard landscaping (my back yard is unfinished at the moment).  I will be incorporating all my piles of rocks into it.  I have been thinking about doing a small waterfall and faux riverbed lined with lapidary stone, but a Japanese garden gives me another idea to consider.

Also, since my Dad is a woodworker I love seeing any wood projects.

[ScarlettOSara]

Me too I am enjoying your project immensely:) There were nothing I love better when I was little than to go play in my sandbox. My cats liked it too:) There is actually a sandbox in my back yard now that the people who lived here before had left. Sometimes I think about it strongly but then the neighbor would prolly take a picture of me sitting in a turtle and ruin my reputation:)
My brother had a little sand garden that someone had gave him and he gave it to me. Very peaceful and fun:) It is so restful just to rake, sometimes I used to hide my rocks in there too:)
What fine craftsmanship in your garden Jim:)

[Enchantra]

I'm actually considering adding a zen garden to the landscape in the yard.  I just need to plan it out and add the correct rocks etc to it.

Jim, I like your ideas with these sand gardens.
If you really want to go outside the box, try looking up images of Japanese gardens.  They have a lot more curved and flowing lines that you might find interesting to try.

[wampidy]

I'm actually considering adding a zen garden to the landscape in the yard.  I just need to plan it out and add the correct rocks etc to it.

Jim, I like your ideas with these sand gardens.
If you really want to go outside the box, try looking up images of Japanese gardens.  They have a lot more curved and flowing lines that you might find interesting to try.

I checked those out before I started but I have some severe limitations even though Sara says I can fix anything. I do not have room to add a wood shop. lol
Jim

[wampidy]

I managed to get some staining done (the last time because now I remember why I hate it) which was all that was left on three but I still have finishing touches on one left to do.

I added sand and some lines then for your viewing pleasure (I hope) I photographed them with a bunch of different rocks added in. These are not something that you can just sit down to and zip you are finished. It is going to take a lot of Zenning to finish one of these babies out which I guess is a good thing. If you get frustrated easy do not buy one of these. lol

What would a new batch of gardens be without a new batch of rakes. After sitting down and making some lines I am still concerned with the tines being too close together.


I was thinking about saving this one for me but I think I want a smaller one.









I made two like this but one is smaller than the other. I photographed the larger one first and now I can not tell which is which.





I think it switches to the smaller one here.




I have been thinking about putting down a thin layer of glue then add sand so there will always be sand in the bottom if someone just wants it for a display. Doesn't look like much without any sand.


Whadaya think?
Jim

[ScarlettOSara]

I think they are awesome:) Very Peaceful, soothing design. I love the rocks inside the garden:)

[iceopals]

I love them also, but I am having problems telling the overall size?