The blank is a length of 1/4"" (6mm) half-round or bead molding. CARVING THE ROPE MOLDINGĬut tne morning blank. I carved the letters with traditional carving tools, but you could paint or burn them into the banner or incise them with a knife or V-tool. The wood for the carvings must be easy to carve, such as basswood, mahogany, or tightgrained pine. You can use them together, as I did, or separately. I converted it into a sea chest by adding a rope molding around the base, a seashell on the lid, and a scroll-like banner to the front with the name of the little pirate who was to own it.Īll of these applied elements could find homes on other projects, such as a mirror or picture frame, a shelf or bathroom decoration, or a cutting board. This toy box started life as a simple, mass-produced, but well-made paintable box. Learn to carve rope molding, a lettered banner, and a scalloped shell
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