3D Chess Set

Hi there Core Fans!  It’s Joann with you today to share a fun project for a chess fan in your life.  I am super excited to show you this as this was one of my projects that was presented and featured in the Core’dinations booth at CHA!  I would have loved to have been there in person.  Maybe some day… 🙂

and here is a closer look at the detail on some of the game pieces.

3D Chess Set Supplies:

• Core Essentials Neutrals Collection
• Tim Holtz Kraft Core Shattered Collection
• Sand It Gadget & Dust Buddy
• Liquid Adhesive
• Chipboard
• Silhouette Cameo

To make this project follow these steps.

Step 1
Cut out all your pieces from the template found here in Black and White cardstock (I actually cut the pieces twice).  Also, I am only showing a few of the pieces to make it a little easier to view.

Step 2
Double all the pieces which makes them that much more sturdy and will last the test of time.

Step 3
Assemble the pieces by taking the 2 pieces that form the chess piece and fitting them through the slotted holes in the round base folding over the tabs.  Glue the tabs and finish with a solid circle on the bottom.

Step 4

The base is also a storage box for the chess pieces.  It measures 11 3/4″ x 11 3/4″.  You can use this template for the base and this template for the top if you wish and cut both out a piece of Neutral colored card stock.  To make the box stronger, you can add a layer of Chipboard under the base of the box and on the inside of the cover which I did.  Next, cover the top of the box in a 11 3/4″ x 11 3/4″ piece of White Cardstock and finish by covering the top with squares cut out of the Tim Holtz Kraft Core Shattered Collection.  The squares each measure 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″.  You will need 32 of each color for the board.  Finally add any additional embellishments that you desire and then LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

Thanks for stopping by for a peek… Have a wonderful day my crafty friends!