So here is a project inspired (copied from) by SKAustin.
It is essentially a large rope handled bin with the rope removed. I then needed to make a bunch of ribs to create the cauldron shape. Taking the time to make a great template was key!
I then acquired some heavy duty / thick cardboard and cut it to length, stacked it 4 deep, clamped it down and cut it with a jig saw. The saw had a fine blade on it and worked great. I tried to cut them by hand with scissors, however that was to tedious and compromised the structural integrity of the cardboard (creasing , bending it, etc)
I then measured the circumference of the bin and it was about 60"....so I spaced the ribs out at 2" and began gluing them in place. I was surprised how sturdy it is beginning to feel!
30 ribs later and about 1/2 a bag of glue sticks and it is really starting to take form....