this is harder than it looks.

I wanted to make the box without using any nails, only glue, but when you want all the sides to be a perfect 90 degrees, it's really hard. i did one thing right though-- if you ever need quick drying glue (and you dont mind it drying black), used JB-Quick. It's a quick drying epoxy to be found in a hardware store and it will hold minimal weight in 4 minutes. Still, using the clamps and glue to make this box took longer than I thought it would so if you're doing something similar, leave yourself plenty of time.

Oh and don't tell anyone in the sculpture studio that you're not a scupture student. Just say you're making a sculpture. It's not lying, it's omission. Don't be afraid to ask for safety advice, and be sure you know how the machines work before you use them. Beth and I were in there 2 years ago when a girl cut off two of her fingers, so be safe. Wear shoes, safety glasses, and use the machines as you're supposed to.

Here's the progress on the box. It's nice and smooth, with rounded edges. Next steps- 1) make the top and bottom of the box 2) cut the logo out (negative) of a piece of sheet metal, and burn through it onto the box 3) make the box insert with the remaining info about the wine