I have received few requests to post some making videos but unfortunately we did not record any as I didn't expect this much of appreciation from family and friends. I will add it the lessons learned :)
So, all I can give is guidance if needed along with the information below.
So, all I can give is guidance if needed along with the information below.
Things Needed : (All the items can be purchased in Home Depot except # 7)
1) Wooden planks to make the outer box – 4 (32 W 20 H) - Measure how wide and high you wanted the mandir to be depending on the location where the mandir will be placed. You can get everything cut to the required measurements by an operator at Home Depot while purchasing them.
2) Pine Carved Rope Moulding – 4 - Number of mouldings will depend on the size of the outer box as these will go as the border to get a complete look.
3) Ornamental Moulding – 2 – This is to make the gopuram part. Please note that these need to be cut with the hand saw to make the ends slant like gopuram.
4) Stair Legs – 2 – These are added for extra décor only. These are also manually cut to the required length.
5) Birch Accent Moulding – 1 – This is also for added décor. No cutting is required.
6) Birch Angle Accent – 2 pairs – This is also added for décor. No cutting is required.
7) Small round mouldings – 9 - These are available in Joan’s.
8) Bun Foot – 4 – Legs for the mandir
9) Hand Saw
10) Driller,Nails – If making the mandir closed on three sides
11) Wood Glue
12) Minwax Gel Stain and Semi Gloss Polyurethane
Links to few items from the list ---
1) Pine Carved Rope Moulding - http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecraMold-DM4-3-8-in-x-3-4-in-Pine-Carved-Rope-Moulding-10000169/100569880
2) Ornamental Moulding - Just search for Ornamental Moulding in the Homedepot website as there are many different designs you can select.
3) Birch AccentMoulding - http://www.homedepot.com/p/House-of-Fara-1-4-in-x-4-1-4-in-x-20-1-4-in-Birch-Accent-Moulding-307/100022772
4) Birch Angle Accent - http://www.homedepot.com/p/House-of-Fara-1-4-in-x-3-1-2-in-x-3-1-2-in-Birch-Angle-Accents-Pair-304/100067829
5) Bun Foot - http://www.homedepot.com/p/House-of-Fara-1-4-in-x-3-1-2-in-x-3-1-2-in-Birch-Angle-Accents-Pair-304/100067829
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With Drawer for Storage |
Links to few items from the list ---
1) Pine Carved Rope Moulding - http://www.homedepot.com/p/DecraMold-DM4-3-8-in-x-3-4-in-Pine-Carved-Rope-Moulding-10000169/100569880
2) Ornamental Moulding - Just search for Ornamental Moulding in the Homedepot website as there are many different designs you can select.
3) Birch AccentMoulding - http://www.homedepot.com/p/House-of-Fara-1-4-in-x-4-1-4-in-x-20-1-4-in-Birch-Accent-Moulding-307/100022772
4) Birch Angle Accent - http://www.homedepot.com/p/House-of-Fara-1-4-in-x-3-1-2-in-x-3-1-2-in-Birch-Angle-Accents-Pair-304/100067829
5) Bun Foot - http://www.homedepot.com/p/House-of-Fara-1-4-in-x-3-1-2-in-x-3-1-2-in-Birch-Angle-Accents-Pair-304/100067829
