Amazingparty decorations can really rile up a summertime BBQ crowd.
When oneInstructables userrecently needed a new wayto keep boozy refreshments ice-coldduring hissummer get-togethers, adifferent builder’sawesome DIYcooler design quicklycame tomind.
The design had detailed how to turn a normal cooler into a treasure chest full of “liquid gold.”
Totally in love withthis concept, this builder decided to recreate it with his own spin, and set off in search of the perfect cooler.
Luckily, a friend was tossing an old modelout, so he snagged it for free andbegan his build.
Covered in redwood-stainedpine plywood and adorned with oak boards stripped off an old pallet, decorative hardware, and earthy leather strap handles,this worn outcooler completely transformed into a festive icy cold treasure chest the perfect party staple.
Thanks to his expert craftsmanship and savvy upcycling sensibilities, this builder created an incrediblenew treasure chest-shaped cooler, sure to impress all his friends.
Scroll through our gallery to learn more about how this DIY-er built his awesome new cooler.
When an Instructables DIY-errecently realized he needed a new cooler for his summer parties, he quickly decided against simply purchasing some run-of-the-mill model from his local big-box store.
A friend of his had recently shared photos of a treasure chest-shaped cooler, built byanother maker, designed to house his boozy “liquid gold.”
Inspired by this awesome design, this builder decided to recreateit,gifting his version a fewspecial twists.
He started by finding and disassembling anold cooler another friend had generously gifted him for free.
Once he properly gauged thecooler’s external dimensions, he began building its new base box out of pine plywood.
He chose to cover his new cooler with a seven-sided curved lid.
This type of lid would really accentuate the piece’streasure chest look and feel.
To accommodate easy future drainage, this builder extended his cooler’s spigot through its new treasure chest facade, making post-party cleanup a breeze.
Once he completed his treasure chest’s structural build, he coatedits exterior faces with redwood stain, and fashioned decorative oak ribbing out of an old pallet.
He even stenciled on a unique insignia, branding his beauty for all to see.
After securing some classy leather straps and treasure chest-style hardware in place, his amazingnew cooler was ready to house hissweet bounty of icy cold refreshments.
Thanks to his crafty skills, this DIY-er created a fun and functionalwork of art.
When he needed a festive cooler for his backyard BBQs, this DIY-er created an awesome new treasure chest-shaped version, sure to keep his parties roaring all night long.
What do you think of this builder’s treasure chest cooler?Would you want one of these for your own summer party? Let us know in the comments.
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