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This was a simple pine box made on a request by my mother. I used wood filler over the entire surface, and then 7 thin coats of black laquer. Sanding inbetween coats working up to fine steel wool. Then I painted the roses with model enamels and one last coat of clear laquer. This mirror finish part of the project was so much fun and I will definately do it again someday. It’s so hard to get it perfect (and believe me, this one isn’t).



























13 comments so far
mtnwild
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posted 241 days ago
Beautifulllllll!! Nice of you to leave in an imperfection, just like the masters did. Love it! Great roses. Super shine.
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
Gary
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posted 241 days ago
Dang….that’s nice. You did a fantastic job. Bet mom’s proud
-- Gary, DeKalb Texas
firecaster
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posted 241 days ago
It looks perfect from here. That is beautiful.
-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.
NY_Rocking_Chairs
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posted 241 days ago
Awesome. Where did you get the black lacquer?
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Kate
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posted 241 days ago
looks great
-- Kate, http://www.wooden-box-maker.com
ND2ELK
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posted 241 days ago
Exquisite looking box! Beautiful job on this one. What a wonderful gift for your Mom. You need to show more pictures of each of your works. Lumberjocks like pictures. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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ratchet
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posted 241 days ago
very impressive. I typically like to see the wood grain but this one has changed my mind. You have talent. Can we see the inside?
TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 241 days ago
Beautiful work
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jeh412
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posted 241 days ago
Beautiful work! No doubt someone else (at least a non-woodworker) will never notice any imperfection!
-- John, co-owner Sawdust 'n Stitches
Chris
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posted 241 days ago
Gorgeous box, and a gift for a Mom is always appreciated. I also would like to see tht inside.
-- Chris
boxman
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posted 241 days ago
the only thing wrong with this project is that there are not more pics, great job.
john
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souichiro
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posted 241 days ago
Thanks so much for all of the positive feedback everyone! :)
I’ll try to remember to get some more pictures of it the next time I’m over at her house.
@NYRockingChairs: The laquer is rust-o-leum rattle can, most displays seem to have it. Wish I could find something more “traditional” but it worked great. Very thin stuff though, it’ll run easy.
Again, thanks for the warm reception everyone!
NY_Rocking_Chairs
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posted 241 days ago
Thanks, I have heard mixed reviews of the Rust-o-leum stuff. Good to see it worked out for you.
-- Rich, WNY, www.nyrockingchairs.com