Requirements

Body. 1 Silk Box (about 7 in. square, 35 in. long).

Base. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, square 21/2 in. greater than the box.

1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, square 4 in. greater than the box. Facing Strips. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 11/4 in. wide, and length equal to the side of the square of the box.

Construction

Remove the cover or top end. Place the box on end with the bottom end up. Set the 21/2 inch greater square piece upon it, allowing its edges to project evenly all around, and nail in place. Upon this square set the larger square, allowing it to project evenly, and nail it to the smaller square. This forms the base of the pedestal. Turn it upside down and stand it upon the base. For the top finish, use the four facing strips to form the square which surmounts the top. Nail each strip on the top edge of the pedestal, allowing one end and one side of the strip to project 5/8 of an inch over the face of the pedestal. The other end of the strip will butt against the side of the next strip on the adjoining side.