| Project by unrested001 | posted 407 days ago | 1010 views | 1 time favorited | 6 comments |  |
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2nd carved box using Andy’s blog. This box features a medallion in the lid, corner splines, and an ebonized ( Iron acetate ) finish. The body is ebonized red oak with maple accents/ medallion, handle, splines. The splines came out a charcoal grey color so they are hard to see in the pictures. I love the way the iron acetate came out with this wood. The blackening is due to a chemical change so it is even all around and shows the grain pattern nicely. I finished with 6 coats of hand rub poly and a paste wax to enhance the shine. This one is for mom. Hope she likes it!
-- I make lots of dust, everything else is just a byproduct of the dust making process!...Frank,NJ
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Boxguy
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#1 posted 407 days ago
Frank,
You are moving forward with leaps and bounds on this box. I like the subtle flow in the carving and the contrast you have in the colors. It might be time to work on some internal dividers, but you have a great box here. Your staining technique is a real success as is this design. Keep boxing and keep posting.
-- Big Al in IN
Andy
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#2 posted 407 days ago
Nice! Love that color and the soft shaping you did. Well done Frank.
-- If I can do it, so can you. www.artboxesbyandy.com
unrested001
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#3 posted 407 days ago
Thanks guys. And yes dividers are my next challenge. I really love the work you guys have done and it inspires me to create some of my own.
-- I make lots of dust, everything else is just a byproduct of the dust making process!...Frank,NJ
Martyroc
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#4 posted 406 days ago
Nice contrasting wood, very fluid design, good job.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
Ken90712
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#5 posted 406 days ago
Well done, I have want to make one of these for a while now. It is on the to do list….. Nice pics of the process as well.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
unrested001
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#6 posted 406 days ago
http://lumberjocks.com/Argyllshire/blog/series/1827 If I did that right, this will take you to Andy’s blog on how to. I look forward to seeing that box Ken.
-- I make lots of dust, everything else is just a byproduct of the dust making process!...Frank,NJ
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