First Box - First everything. Handmade Jewellery Box

First box, eh? i can’t imagine what you’ll be doing once you have experience. It looks great!

-- Kate, http://www.wooden-box-maker.com

“He Shoots!... He Scores!”....lol

Outstanding first box bud. I mean seriously… That’s crazy to be your first shot at it. Despite you discovering the steps in marquetry mid stream you still pulled it off with style. The flower on the top rocks!

I also like how you added the little details (the triangles on the side) to the project. I find little things like that give pieces that little extra something.

Good stuff…. Can’t wait to see more….

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

SUPERB!

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

Exquisite detail and design. Beautifully done.Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Hi Flemming,
You are amazing!
Congratulations.
It’s a really good job you have done, and the amunt of energy you put inside, can’t stop to impress me.
So many fine details, yes I’ll say also – it will be a pleasure to follow you, you really have a talent.
Best thoughts from another Dane.

-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.

Imagine a guy… we’ll call him guy #1… who has been working on his golf game for years, struggling to get into the 80’s. One day he takes his buddy, guy #2, out to the course with him. Guy #2, who has never swung a club in his life, shoots a 69.

I feel like guy #1.

:-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Very nice Flemming, Can’t wait to see what happens with more time behind you. I really like the top inlay! Thanks for posting and keep up the good work.

-- Dave, Southern IL.,

Excellent looking box and fine details. Keep em coming…

-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com

You done good, my Friend, very good!!
It’s scary to think what you’ll come up with when you “learn” how to actually make a box… ;-)

-- Mike in Concord, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

Awesome box!

An excellent box in every way (except the latch as you said) and hardly a typical beginners result. Everything about it looks well crafted and nicely designed. I can just imagine how proud you must be of it, and for good reason. I love boxes, and I will certainly be looking forward to seeing your next one.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Great effort for your first. Make a few more similar to this one. You can change what you wanted and try a few new things while knowing the basic construction. Avoids “learning new stuff” overload.

FIRST BOX! That’s talent. Well done.

-- Max the "night janitor" at www.hardwoodclocks.com

First box eh? After years of struggle just to make something square – makes me want to throw in the towel. No, just kidding. Great job!

-- bigfish "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." Vincent Van Gogh

Absolutely fantastic “first box”.............. I’m with the rest, I am scared to see what you will come up with next…....... what daring challenge you will undertake….........

Very well done indeed, especially undertaking the marquetry like you did and the fine detail of the “little triangles”.

Congratulations and now we will wait until your “2nd” box to see what you may surprise us with!

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/