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GREEN-THUMB URN
GREEN-THUMB URN
On average, 50.2% of Americans opt to get cremated against 43.5% of Americans who choose to be buried. Cremations rates are at an all-time high, yet memorials and urns specifically designed for ashes are relatively useless. That is why a use for urns is needed to please those who own ashes as the numbers continue to rise in America. To challenge this problem, it would be best to create an urn with a purpose. The goal of this project is to create an urn that is used also as a planter, but built it in a way that the ashes are kept inside the urn in a storage compartment. When the user is ready to let go of their loved one, they will be able to put the ashes into the planter and use it as nutrients for the growing plant.
On average, 50.2% of Americans opt to get cremated against 43.5% of Americans who choose to be buried. Cremations rates are at an all-time high, yet memorials and urns specifically designed for ashes are relatively useless. That is why a use for urns is needed to please those who own ashes as the numbers continue to rise in America. To challenge this problem, it would be best to create an urn with a purpose. The goal of this project is to create an urn that is used also as a planter, but built it in a way that the ashes are kept inside the urn in a storage compartment. When the user is ready to let go of their loved one, they will be able to put the ashes into the planter and use it as nutrients for the growing plant.
THE PROCESS
THE PROCESS
STEPS 1 & 2
STEPS 1 & 2
STEPS 1 & 2
STEPS 1 & 2
There are 4 pieces that are 4.1x5x.75 inches, 1 piece that is 7x7x.75, 4 pieces that are 2.5x3.2x.75, and 1 piece that is 3.4x3.22x.75.
STEPS 3 & 4
STEPS 3 & 4
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STEPS 3 & 4
The pieces of wood are cut using a miter saw.
All of the pieces are remeasured using a speed square and are made sure that they are the correct height, length, and thickness.
STEP 5 & 6
STEP 5 & 6
All of the wooden parts are combined using wood glue. A clamp is used to put pressure on the glue.
After gluing, the sides are screwed together using a nail gun on the left side of each wood piece using 3 nails for each side.
STEP 15
STEP 15
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STEP 15
All parts are tested to see if everything sticks and slides effectively.
THE FINISHED PRODUCT
THE FINISHED PRODUCT
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