The box for the mini pond is pretty much built I just need to do some finishing touches like staining some areas to blend the parts where I've cut.
I saved quite a bit of the wood and I may just have enough to put around the top. I left the back with just two structural pieces of wood so I have the option of putting a light behind it.
I was going to add some grey slate around the edges along the top but I think I like the look of the bare wood better.
I did try to re-fit this piece back in to place but a lot of this wood was split and brittle so I cut off the bad parts and savaged it just encase it had any relevance although I don't think this box is that old. I like to be creative and re-use what I can. The box is way stronger now put back together with screws and wood glue. There is a bit of wood that split and there are two rubber bands around it to hold it together while the glue dries.
I may have enough wood for the top.
Slate around the top idea but I may just leave them out. The bare wood looks better.
I almost forgot to show the salvaged part
