Leaf Jewelry Box

WOW! That’s beautiful.

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What patience and keen vision you must have to carve such a beautiful piece. I envy your talent. Nice box. But can you post pics of the inside also? I know we would like to see the rest also.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

A box? This is beautiful work. what a wonderful box.

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Great job.Did you stain then add the oil paint details?

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

The lid is gorgeous. Poplar is a much underused wood. And often when it is used, the first inclination it to simply paint it. Very nicely done. I will ditto Bradford’s comments about the inside as well..

Thanks for the post. Your carving skills are wonderful.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Kenneth I don’t know if you are aware of the law or not – but making boxes this beautiful is illegal. I’m going to have to confiscate it for evidence. Beautiful box.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Nice job! reminds me of some of the stuff Dixie Biggs does.

Great looking carving!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

That is just stunning. Beautiful detail.

oh my!!! Amazing. WOW

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Beautiful, how creative. Good job.

-- Doris Oakwood Ga

Perfect carving.This box is a real masterpiece!

Beautiful carved box. Thank you for posting

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Thank you for all of your comments.

Scott Shangraw,
To answer your question about the coloring process, I applied a couple washes of thinned oil paints and let that dry. Then I applied a reddish brown stain a couple times. After the stain was dry I applied a few coats of Danish oil and a few days later finished it with some deft spray (gloss).

To you guys who wanted to see the inside, I’ll take a picture as soon as possible, although you’re not missing much I didn’t line it or make any cool compartments.

Thanks again,
Kenneth

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This is awesome! Love the carving… it’s got so much depth to it. Really nice.

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Amazing.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Blake & mtnwild,

Thank you very much.

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You have a nice understanding of curves and depth in your work. I love how you took a simple natural object and mimicked the intricate beauty of it with your carving. Very well done! Mother Nature sure has some things to show us. Keep up the good work!

Sometimes “less is more” . A simple singular leave inside the box will give it all the adornment it needs.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Thank you for MMH.

I am totally In awe of the artistry and creativity of God and His workmanship and I try to capture and reflect His beauty in my work.

REV 4:11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

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beautiful box!!! I’m a little late, thanks for posting.

-- Dennis Zongker

Dennis Zongker,

Thank You.

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Awesome job on this, I’d probably try to water it.

-- Dan Wiggins

Thank you Savannah505.

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Amazing carving!

-- Robbinscabin

Thank you robbinscabin.

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That’s darn right gorgeous

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Thank you a1Jim.

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