Cardboard props: How to make a Pirate Treasure Chest

So, this year saw me making another Treasure Chest for the Gangshow... And this is a how to for it...

I have made a few of these over the years, and if i had the space and utensils, I would make it out of wood, as the construction would be the same.... for the curved top I would probably use some flexi ply or similar...

Anyway for your viewing delight, a cardboard treasure chest.... and an amusing picture of me as a pirate just because its fun and semi-relevant! ( I also made that costume and hat too!)

Step 1 Ahoy thar Ingredients off the starboard Cap'in

So what am I going to need?

• Cardboard
• Glue gun
• Ruler
• Knife or Scissors
• PVA Glue
• Tissue paper
• Pen/ Pencil
• Paint brushes
• Duct tape
• Paint
• Perseverance
• Patience... I don't have very much of this... so i made sure I completed it quickly ;)

Comments

[BrittLiv]

Your costumes are great!

[Biggsy]

hehe thanks... I have a few more pictures of little non-i'ble projects here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=689130267&aid=226196

[BrittLiv]

Hey, cool but I don't have a facebook account, maybe you can make a sideshow on Instructables.

[Biggsy]

here you go chuck... there was too many for a slide show

http://www.instructables.com/id/Biggsys-Miscellanea/

[Biggsy]

we'll see an let you know

[cdawisconsin]

This is going to come in handy as my 8 year old is planning a whole pirate b-day party with a treasure hunt around the neighborhood.

[Biggsy]

Ooh, you will have to let me know how you get on, it's quite simple to make, I just don't think I explained myself enough... let me see a picture if you have a go

Cheerio

Biggsy