Building the fireplace
A 'queenie stove' is traditional in a bow top wagon.
Building the frame for the ornate mirror
Silk fabrics
The interiors of the wagon must be very ornate and luxurious, silks in reds and golds are the preferred choice.
The exterior
The exterior of the wagon is also very ornate and decorative with gold leaf, scrolling and carvings.
Carvings for the front door
Making the moldings!
Applying the gold leaf
Adding the gold carvings to the wagon!
Watch a quick video of the gold carvings on the wagon.
The S-irons are attached to the sides
The chamfers are painted red, gold and green
The chicken cages are attached
See video on how to make a chicken cage!
Watch a video of how the chicken cage was built.
Glass etchings
Etching on the windows show images of fruit, reflecting the fruit picking labour of the Gypsies and Travellers.
Traditional lamps for the front
Step by Step we finished the wagon!
Watch a video of the step by step build of the wagon.
The wagon is finally finished and ready for its first outing!
