Tucson Temple Box

Tucson Temple Box

The Tucson Arizona temple is very unique with its dome-shaped central spire. Another feature that was a little challenging to replicate in my temple box version of it was its rectangular door and windows inset into arches at the four sides. Altogether, my temple box rendition of Tucson has 44 openings around its four sides … Continued

Gilla Valley Temple Box

Gila Valley Temple Box

The Gila Valley temple box was requested by a missionary serving in my home ward. He was from there and really wanted to see one made. The Gila Valley temple box is unique, because, in addition to a separate celestial room compartment, it also is the first to feature storage on its top. This temple … Continued

Snowflake Temple Box

Snowflake Temple Box

The mother of a missionary who previously served in my home ward requested a temple box for the Snowflake temple for his upcoming marriage. At first glance, this temple looks like the “Small Temple” design, but it is actually quite different and altogether unique. The Snowflake temple was built into a hillside so that it … Continued

Mesa Temple Box

Mesa Temple Box

The Mesa temple box is a tribute to the way the temple appeared when it was first constructed (before the additions in the 70’s). It measures 5¾” x 7¼” x 3”, and its dual over-and-under compartments provide just under 27 in³ of storage capacity. It has 38 parts and is symmetrical side to side. The … Continued

Gilbert Temple Box

Gilbert Temple Box

Just like the real temple, the Gilbert temple box is almost perfectly symmetrical. Its front and back are slightly different from its sides. This box features a dominating spire, with a single compartment storage box nested beneath. It measures 6½” x 6½” x 7¾”, and has a storage capacity of just under 24 in³. The … Continued