Skilled DIY Craftsman Shares How to Make a Beautiful Micro Chess Set Out of Brass and Wood

DIY craftsman Levsha shared a video showing his step-by-step process for building a beautiful micro sized chess set out of shiny brass and precious wood. Every tiny chess piece is a perfect miniature version of those within a standard set.

…It’s a little souvenir for friends. To make these chess pieces you will need a brass rod and valuable wood species. For production I use a small lathe.

Micro Chess Set Crafting

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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