Gretchen the elephant

[Danl]

Allow me to introduce to you Gretchen, the elephant.  My granddaughter will have her 2nd birthday in February 2021 and I thought it would be fitting to make her an elephant money bank.  Her bedroom has elephant  and her favorite color is pink.   The design and fabrication was a simple effort, but the painting was difficult.  The hot pick top-coat did not want to adhere to the light pink.  Thanks for looking.  Danl  

 

[Gunny]

Pretty cool idea. 

[lew]

Love that design 

[Cal]

That's cool Danl

[Masonsailor]

Love the idea. Those are very cool gifts for kids

Paul

[Danl]

Thank you all.  The design was my favorite part.  The wood was poplar.  I purchased a 2-1/4" dia. cork for the bottom, but latter thought it would make access to any money to easy so I opted to have the bottom screwed on with #4-1/2" brass screws.  If there is a next time, I will have to do a better job of experimenting with the craft paint.  I'm already anxious to start on her next year's birthday present.  I would like to make her a bed.  Need to work out the planning with her parents.  Danl

[Smallpatch]

Danl, I think some of your calling is in the making of toys.....mighty fine work! 

 

For that next birthday, how about a very large baby buggy with a Corvette styling...?