DIY Stacking Big Mac Toy - Jaime Costiglio

Recently a request come through for a stacking burger toy and could I please make this burger exactly like the McDonald’s Big Mac? Of course I said yes and jumped right on this project. I love a challenge and even more I love sharing the tutorial with you. As a result down below I’ll share how I made this DIY stacking big mac toy.

A DIY tutorial to make a stacking big mac toy. How to create a big mac replica as a stacking burger toy with all the layers and napkin base.

Honestly it looks so real you could almost mistake it for an actual burger right? As far as dimensions go it’s slightly larger than the real big mac (and a wee bit taller too). But it lasts forever , has zero calories and provides way more entertainment.

This stacking burger toy is meant for kids but with all the layering possibilities I think adults might find it fun too! In the photo below that’s an adult sized hand holding the bun. So for kids the size is just right as it’s larger than life but not unmanageable.

Want to see this project really come together? Watch the video below:

And in case you are wondering about the actual layers of a big mac let me refresh your memory. I had to do a little research to be sure I had the layers correct and with much certainty I think I have it correct.

Big Mac layers:

bottom bun
special sauce
onions
shredded lettuce
cheese
patty
middle bun
special sauce
onions
shredded lettuce
pickles
patty
top bun

This stacking big mac toy has 13 layers! And it wouldn’t be complete without the McDonald’s napkin base. If you have a burger loving kid this might just be the best gift idea ever. It does help that I painted everything a close to real as possible. The shredded lettuce was tricky and the onions are just solid white but details like the sesame seeds are worth every ounce of effort.

Below you will find the complete instructions on how to make a stacking burger toy. Please read through entirely before beginning, watch the video up above and be sure to raid your scrap wood stash for this project.

Click here for printable PDF version of dimensions and pattern templates.

Supplies:

various thicknesses scrap wood (as listed on plans)
scroll saw
sander
drill & drill bits
acrylic paints (white for primer)
DecoArt Duraclear matte sealer
paint brushes

After cutting the pieces using the template here you need to drill a center hole. Use a 1″ forstner bit which is slightly larger than the 7/8″ post diameter. Then sand all the pieces exceptionally well.

Next prime everything using acrylic white paint. Then sand again for a super smooth finish.

Paint the pieces using DecoArt Americana acrylic paints. Start with a base coat and then move on to different layers for a realistic effect. Lastly seal all the pieces with two coats of DecoArt Duraclear matte poly.