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So this is an experiment in making a variation of all the great art boxes here on LJs. I wanted to try to use an etching effect by making my own plywood and exposing different colors and textures through carving and sanding. I also wanted to see how the lid would work if it was beveled to seat into the sides. There is a small notch that serves as the pull. It is purple heart, maple, and I forget the other white wood. It is about 8"x13"x5" tall and finished with a few coats of lacquer (satin over gloss) and polished with renaissance wax.

This is my second attempt at a carved box and I've found that carving is more difficult than it may seem. I have a lot of respect for Andy and you other LJs who do such a nice job. There is a lot of dust and a lot of sanding, more sanding than I normally have patience for.

Before I try another one of these I'll build a press and laminate thinner plys with more colors. The lid and sides beveled at 45 degrees actually works well, but next time I'll probably use Andy's method.

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Hi Tim,

Very nice job on the box. I remember seeing it when it was just being roughed out.
 

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very cool box!! It seems like there is no end to this style of box (saying that in a good way). Everyone time I get on theres even a cooler design than before! Great job - the colors are great, and the form is awesome!
 

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It's quite a different box.
I can only guess the number of hours you put in that.
I think making the ply was a great idea; it gives an inlay effect when you shapped it.

Outstanding job.
 

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Last week I've been thinking about making some boxes. This is the way to go! Something completely different. Thanks for the great idea!!!

rick
 

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Bet that purple heart cost a lot! definitely different! going dark to light Instead of light to dark I see Inn carvings. have you seen some of the custom knife scales with multicolor layers of wood? looks cool! when carved.
 

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I like the creativity. This one's very good and I have a feeling the next will be even better.
 

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Wow! Now that is wild!
 

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This is one of the coolest boxes I have seen! Thanks for showing it.
 

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Very nice, That's awesome.
 

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crazy in the good way:)
I think you hit the right combination thickness of the layer in the ply

thank´s for sharing

Dennis
 

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Nice looking box, you took the art box to another level. Well done
 

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Excellent results on your box. The color contrast really makes it stand out alot. It is an interesting way you laminated your own ply. I made a box out of baltic birch ply and did some sculpting on it several months back. I expected a much better look than the end results I ended up with and the box ended up in the trash.
 

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This is so original! Looks just super! It's so funky.
 

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love seeing someone experimenting with new ideas, I think there is more mileage in this one, something in the reverse would be interesting to play with.
Very nice job here
 

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very creative!!! and gorgeous
 

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What a great design and colors. Very creative no doubt! Well done.
 

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Beautiful work.
 

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very kool…. you are a very artistic wood butcher…. I mean that in a good way. really awesome box project
 
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