Is a 3D Wooden Map the Perfect Gift? Crafting a Unique Lake St. Clair Map

In this video, I’ll show you how I create a multilayer plywood map of Lake St. Clair. The map features several layers representing different depths, with the top layer engraved with street names, the lake’s name, and a compass. I’ll focus on one of the most challenging aspects of the process - gluing the tiny islands that add incredible detail and character to the map.
The entire process takes about 2 days, including drying time, while my actual labor amounts to around 4-5 hours. We'll also explore whether such a map would make the perfect gift or even a product for sale.
What do you think? Would you buy or gift a map like this? Let me know in the comments below!

[@MichaelJay9412]

Perfect! Thank you for sharing the.water portion.

[@0x0065]

If you draw every contour but cut every second contour you can save a lot of board and weight.

[@HandmadeArtBg]

Hi,
Thanks for the comment, but I'm not quite sure what you mean. Can you explain in more detail? Thank you

[@0x0065]

@@HandmadeArtBg
You make 2 copies of the contours and cut the odd contours on one and the even contours on the other. Then the overlap is your gluing surface and the other lines help with placement. You need some supports and a skirt around the outside but it sounded like the plan was to frame up all around anyway.
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[@crisalez]

Se puede hacer ese efecto con un imagen de un mapa de un juego. Tienes algún video explicando el paso a paso ? Me encanta mucho ese tipos de mapas

[@HandmadeArtBg]

I think I have quite a few videos that show the process in detail. Here are some links
ruclips.net/video/ndPDRNkTXlM/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/fOFISQk5tvg/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/CBRaLqeCr7o/видео.html