1

Design the former and cut its shape in cardboard.
Trace its shape onto timber former.

2

Cut free-hand on band saw

3

Partially assembled former

4

Fully assembled former

5

Glue 2 layers of Neatflex – grooved side to grooved side – and clamp to the former

6

Unclamp and release the curved Neatflex
NB The former can be retained and used again...

7

And now for the cradle...

8

Assemble one side of the cradle

9

Checking the cradle side fits the curved Neatflex

10

Assembling the Cradle

11

Fixing the Cradle to the curved Neatflex

12

Final trimming of Neatflex

13

So where’s the sun?