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I first encountered a Zen garden when taking a slump glass workshop. It was intriguing. With an assortment of textured concrete balls, I could make designs in the white sand in the bottom of a large tray.

Immediately, I knew that I had to make my own. It would have to be a combination project: shop-made plywood for a light, strong bottom; segmented rings for the sides; and textured wood spheres.

All in all it is great therapy.

The tray is red oak, 13 x 2 inches, finished with wipe-on poly.

Enjoy.