RainbowBlocks First Addition
Added some blocks and colors to the original set. www.28feet.com/2012/12/12/the-blocks/
RusticRainbow
The second rainbow- we call it rustic, to be kind. It's made from a little piece from a $5 2x6x8 of SPF- and my other new friend, the band saw.
RainbowBlocksFlat
My wing-it version of the amazing Kinderkram castle blocks. The blade in my bandsaw couldn't handle the arcs in the castle on the real set (the red arc is all that's left of my first attempt), so I made a set of doors and a flat piece (behind the doors) that's sort of a drawbridge. I may go back and redrill the "wheel" (well) if I get a larger diameter forstner bit. Not sure I'll attempt the people- the kids don't seem to miss them. Will be easy to add onto this set as we go- they all have similar dimensions, so they stack nicely. I chose to give them a pretty minimal finish (one coat of watered down acrylic, super fine sanding, and a beeswax/oil finish) so they match the rainbow stacker- and I figure it wasn't worth it to fight the knotty/bumpy/grainy/ nature of the uber cheap 2x6 "dimensional lumber" with a more polished finish. Bonus? The damage that's sure to come, is already disguised. ;) www.28feet.com/2012/12/12/the-blocks/
RainbowBlocks
My wing-it version of the amazing Kinderkram castle blocks. The blade in my bandsaw couldn't handle the arcs in the castle on the real set (the red arc is all that's left of my first attempt), so I made a set of doors and a flat piece (behind the doors) that's sort of a drawbridge. I may go back and re-drill the "wheel" (well) if I get a larger diameter forstner bit. Not sure I'll attempt the people- the kids don't seem to miss them. Will be easy to add onto this set as we go- they all have similar dimensions, so they stack nicely. I chose to give them a pretty minimal finish (one coat of watered down acrylic, super fine sanding, and a beeswax/oil finish) so they match the rainbow stacker- and I figure it wasn't worth it to fight the knotty/bumpy/grainy/ nature of the uber cheap 2x6 "dimensional lumber" with a more polished finish. Bonus? The damage that's sure to come, is already disguised. ;) www.28feet.com/2012/12/12/the-blocks/
RainbowBlocks All (First Addition)
The whole set- have plans to double this set in the coming months, though. :) So far 53 blocks, 20 colors www.28feet.com/2012/12/12/the-blocks/![RainbowEverythingPlay](_data/i/upload/2020/01/29/20200129232309-6dc0bd0a-la.jpg "RainbowEverythingPlay (1014 visits) Making a bridge and "surfboards" for her little animals with some of the newest pieces and...")
RainbowEverythingPlay
Making a bridge and "surfboards" for her little animals with some of the newest pieces and a corral made of the rainbow stacker. www.28feet.com/2012/12/12/the-blocks/
RusticRainbow-2
The second rainbow- we call it rustic, to be kind. It's made from a little piece from a $5 2x6x8 of SPF- and my other new friend, the band saw.
RainbowBlocksSecondAdditionPileUp
Up to 72 blocks with the second small addition, 30 colors. www.28feet.com/2012/12/12/the-blocks/
VillageBlocksAddition1
www.28feet.com/2013/03/15/my-favorite-color-is-all-of-them/ Half of my take on Land of Nod's Grimm's It Makes a Village set. The inspiration set is gorgeous, and easily worth the $199 price tag. Band saw for most of the straight sides, and my scroll saw for all those tight arches. This set is supposed to have wonky curves and lopsided arches, so it was really fun to make. :)
RainbowBlocksSecondAddition
The second addition- mostly variations on cubes, some flat pieces (that have been a big hit- need to make more), and angles. All new colors. www.28feet.com/2012/12/12/the-blocks/
VillageBlocksAddition1Flat
www.28feet.com/2013/03/15/my-favorite-color-is-all-of-them/ Half of my take on Land of Nod's Grimm's It Makes a Village set. 188 with this first half- another 25-ish in the works.
PurpleBlockAdditionFlatWRainbow
PurpleBlockAdditionFlat
158 blocks, now- I give up on counting colors. :)
PurpleBlockAddition