This idea an design is one thats was in my head for very long time but now that I own my own laser it was just a time question when I would give it a try.

Its a very common shape or motiv for stringart but I don‘t wanted the typical for my own business so the idea of using it kinda like a „real“ jar was born.

I think this is a very cute gift when you dont obly want to gift money so here you can add also some little other stuff. 

For me i used 2mm plywood so I needed 12 of the small pieces and the lid to create the height that end with the nails. If you use thicker wood you can cut out less pieces. 

RED = Cut

GREEN = Engrave 

If you want another lid or different sizes, make sure to transform all pieces together.

I did the cutting and engraving in 2 parts:

1. Creating the engravings on the 18mm Wood thats the base for stringart
2. Used 2mm playwood for the cuttings

Bring the nails into the wood at the engraved dots. Very easy step and quickly done. 
Do make the nails more straight i prefere to drill hole before and hammer afterwards.

Glue together the small pieces.

As I used 2mm wood I glued 6pcs together to get the height similar to the nails in the wood.

Just place the Jar lid on the top onto the wood. I left a little space between the nails and the cut piece to make it easier for creating the stringart on the top nails.

I tried 2 versions:

1. Chaos / random = just connect in no vissible pattern all nails. Just do enough so it hold some coins you add „into the jar“
2. Clean = start on the top left and use horizontal connection to create a very clean and organized look.

This is one of my newest additions for my stringart shop. I hope you liked the idea and yet another reminder:

Private use only! If you want a commercial license get in contact with me :)