Steps
STEP 1
Mark the center on 12"x5.5" boards using a tape measure. To make the two smaller vases, you will then divide the board into 4 equal squares of 3" each. For the taller vase, you will mark (2) 3" squares and (2) 6" rectangles.
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STEP 2
Make each cut, beginning with the shorter cuts. Remove tape after all cuts have been made.
Tools
![Cutting wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/96c5d2ec61e8421ba91995d97647ab78.png)
STEP 3
Find the center of each 3" board using a tape measure and make a small X. Use a small drill bit, make a pilot hole in each. Switch to a 1/2" drill bit (or a 1" depending on the size of your vase) and drill through your pilot hole on each.
Tools
![Drilling holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/d8ebbc8a421947a0bc0d93f174fdc551.png)
STEP 4
Center your vase upside down over each hole and trace around the lip of the vase. Carve out a small lip for your vase to sit in. It does not need to be very deep, just enough to give the glue more surface area to grab.
![Carving out wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/10a6b262cabb4cd8a027985cdda90a14.png)
STEP 5
Apply Super Glue or Gorilla Glue to both the wood and the top rim of the vase. Set aside to dry.
Materials
![Apply glue to wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/4bcd5badc7ad49c990c2cd51b5a0e414.png)
STEP 6
While the vase is drying, assemble the remaining pieces. Once all pieces have dried, attach the top/vase piece to the rest of the vase using wood glue. Let dry for 30min to an hour. Use a high grit sandpaper to soften any rough edges and add flowers!
Materials
![Assembled vases](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/b8d9e921bc274f50a919e9e9a554851b.png)