Raising the Roof

I want the Witch's conservatory's roof to be removable to make arranging the plants inside easier. First I created trusses (at least, I think that's what they're called) to support the roof.

Because of its slight coffin shape (not a perfect rectangle but an irregular hexagonal polygon) the angles for the roof panels on the end were going to be tricky and need lots of support.

Pieces all cut to fit

Painted black and plexi (still has protective film on it) cut to fit

And (of course) once I saw the bare bones of the roof, I realized it was going to need a spiderweb design!

Freehand drew the slight curve needed for the "web" and carefully cut them out. I used 1" wide strip wood so the webbing would be roughly equal distance apart.

And then my brain went into overdrive: this spider web theme conservatory needs a crystal spider chandelier! So I will have to make that once I return from my trip to Texas (helping my daughter move cross country). Found some on Etsy I liked, but I need them to be about 2-1/2" (most are closer to 4") and I need them to have a light inside since it's supposed to be a chandelier.

There's no light in it and it's a little big for my purposes, but oh so lovely!
Crystal spider by treasuresbytiziana Etsy shop

There was one trim piece missing (paint was still drying on it) but I was so excited by how it is looking I took some photos to share (ignore the plastic wrap covering the trusses under the roof - I didn't want any excess glue seeping thru and accidentally glue the roof to the structure; it is supposed to be removeable):

Then my plumber canceled on me so my day opened up; flooring was installed and trim moldings cut, painted, and glued in place. Conservatory will look better with landscaping outside, plants for inside, and (of course) a spider chandelier. But for now, here are the "finished" pics:

Can't wait to create the spider chandelier and I am very excited to start the main house exterior painting, window replacement, and landscaping! Hope I'm up for mini'ing some more once I'm back home from Texas!