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Jewelry box

Project by Bearpaw posted 615 days ago 428 views 4 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I make several different jewelry boxes that I sell to raise money for my school or church. I, sometime, give them to people that have made a difference in my life. I gave a heart shape box to my cardiologist after my 6 by pass surgery on October 29, 2007 and to the ICU nurse that cared for me during the recovery.

This box was featured in Wood magazine May 2007 issue. I contacted David Selditz, the designer, for permission to sell it in a school fund auction. He was very gracious to give me permission. This is a great scrap wood project. Wood has a 5 minute video on making the top.

I used flame maple and mahogany for the woods. The finish is a sprayed lacquer finish.

Jim

Prov. 4:23

-- "When we build, let us think we build forever." John Ruskin


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Scott Bryan

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posted 615 days ago

Jim,

You are truly a gifted artist in addition to an excellent woodworker. This is a gorgeous box and your wood selection contrasts nicely. I have no doubt that it will do well in the auction.

Thanks for sharing.

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

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DAN

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posted 615 days ago

very interested in the design of this piece. one of my favorites and your workmanship makes it even better.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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teenagewoodworker

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posted 615 days ago

that is a very interesting jewelry box. i like all the curves they really flow together. great job and keep up the great work!

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cajunpen

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posted 615 days ago

I remember that project in Wood magazine. Nice execution, as I recall it was not that easy to complete that top – you did a nice job on it.

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

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Tom Adamski

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posted 615 days ago

Jim,
Don’t tell David Selditz, but yours looks better. Very nice job.

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 615 days ago

very impressive piece of art .. and functional too..
The beneficiaries of your gifts must love the gift and the thought. Nice

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

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GaryK

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posted 615 days ago

That is one nice looking box. Very interesting design.

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

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Bradford

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posted 614 days ago

Jim, good job on the reason why you make them too!

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

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 614 days ago

Great Box!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Blake

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posted 614 days ago

This is beautiful. I think its great that you contacted the designer for permission to sell it, very thoughtful.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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Vjer

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posted 614 days ago

Beautiful box! The choise of woods is great and the curves makes it stand out.

-- My mind is like lightning...one brilliant flash and then it's gone.

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rikkor

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posted 614 days ago

That is a very elegant box. It should do very well at the auction.

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David Selditz

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posted 595 days ago

Tom, I won’t tell him either.
David Selditz

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