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Make a rocking elephant

Skill Level: Experienced

Create something the kids will love with this cute rocking elephant.

Whether it’s a gift or something to keep the kids happy, our rocking elephant project is the perfect way to make something personal your kids will love and treasure forever. Follow our step-by-step tutorial to get started.

Step 1. Download And Print Stencil

Download the elephant stencil PDF and print. The stencil is A1 size, so if you have an A4 printer it will need to be printed as separate A4 pages. To do this, select the ‘tile’ option in the print dialogue menu before you print. Your printer will then print out the stencil as 8 separate A4 pages. Alternatively, you can take the stencil file to a local printing shop.

Step 2. Stick Stencil Together

Using masking tape, stick the separate A4 sheets together.

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Step 3. Cut Out Template

With a sharp knife, cut out the template elements.

Step 4. Draw Around Template

Stick the template to the plywood and carefully draw around it.

Step 5. Ready To Cut

Remove the paper template. Your plywood is now marked and ready to cut. Repeat this for all of the different template elements.

Step 6. Select Setting

Select the correct setting for your Jigsaw.

Step 7. Get Cutting

Carefully cut around the template.

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Step 8. Drill Two Holes

Using a drill and a 22mm Forstner drill bit, cut out a hole for the eye and tusks.

Repeat.

Step 9. Smooth The Edges

Carefully sand the wood to ensure its smooth to touch.

Step 10. Assemble The Elephant

Start to assemble the elephant. Apply wood glue and then slot the wood into place. Make sure the wood glue is completely dry. Follow pack instructions.

Repeat for the seat and ears.