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I am going to be in several art festivals this summer throughout Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. I thought Andy’s sculpted art boxes would be a huge hit. I messaged him to ask permission to use the design, of course he said “yes”.
I found a new supplier where I can get 3’ and 4’ cutoffs of cherry and walnut for $1.40 bdf. Which is why they are all made of walnut or cherry.
All together it took me about 3 weeks working full time to get everything complete. I got pretty good at the sculpting part, in my opinion. I recently got ahold of my sisters flex shaft carver and got some carbide tipped burs so I can get more detailed in the carvings.
Lessons learned:
-it takes a lot longer to do something 17 times than it does to do it once.
-doing something 17 times is not as fun as doing it 2 or 3 times.
-buy sandpaper in bulk.
-- You can't stand apart unless you're prepared to stand alone. Alex, Cleveland
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1113 days ago
Great looking boxes
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RichardH
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#2 posted 1113 days ago
Beautiful work & nice to post the design credit. Also like your lessons learned- cool post. -Richard
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jcsterling
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#3 posted 1113 days ago
What shows are you doing in Pittsburgh and chicago? Great looking boxes
-- John , Central PA , www.jcsterling.com on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JC-Sterling-fine-furniture/104430802928776
degoose
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#4 posted 1113 days ago
Again I am drawn to the lighter boxes… I am sure however that all will be well received. JMHO
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itsmic
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#5 posted 1112 days ago
great work, how are these boxes hinged, what kind of brass, and the insides, all looks good
-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing
Pacdad
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#6 posted 1112 days ago
Incredible boxes!! Some people have all the talent. The rest of us have trouble drawing a straight line.
WistysWoodWorkingWonders
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#7 posted 1112 days ago
another fine looking box… well done..
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