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As Christmas gifts and to practice some various inlay patterns, I created three small boxes that were large enough to hold a deck of cards. Each box is constructed primarily out of black walnut and maple with box joints for the sides. Simply to clarify, the 1st box is a custom Pices symbol as a playing card, the second is a cross, and the last is a grim reaper. The letter A’s on the playing card were burned on while all other items are inlays. Other various woods used include gaboon ebony, macassar ebony, spalted pecan, and myrtle.
All three were finished with several coats of Deft lacquer. I learned a valuble lesson that lacquer must properly cure before attempting to rub it out and if the temperature is winter cold, the time is extended. Make sure to plan ahead :)
Completed 12-2006
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MsDebbieP
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#1 posted 2298 days ago
I love these—especially the Pisces but then I could be a little biased on that one.
Rick heads to the Royal Canadian Legion once a week to play cards with the boys. Wouldn’t he look like a somebody if he showed up with his own cards in a beautiful box like this?
If I ever get to making a box I’m going to come back here for inspiration.
Of course mine won’t be as fancy, but I can dream!! :)
Beautiful work.
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oscorner
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#2 posted 2298 days ago
How did the recipient of the grim reaper take it? The boxes look really good. Neat idea for a Christmas present.
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#3 posted 2298 days ago
I very much admire the craftsmanship of your inlay work – something else I always wanted to try -
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#4 posted 2298 days ago
What exactly would one put into a grim reaper box? cigarettes? rat poison? false tooth with built in cyanide capsule?
zombeerose
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#5 posted 2297 days ago
Thanks for all the comments :)
I will admit that the grim reaper was an “odd” choice for a Christmas gift, but since I have unique friends, it was actually really well received.
Dr. Unix, I would prefer a tiny scorpion myself ;)
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Don
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#6 posted 2162 days ago
Wow, three different small boxes. These are so nicely done Z-rose. I just love small wooden boxes!
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Blake
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#7 posted 2068 days ago
I LOVE that card box!!! I want one! I am a bit of a poker fan.
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PanamaJack
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#8 posted 2066 days ago
Just an outstanding job of art in woodworking.
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Todd A. Clippinger
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#9 posted 2054 days ago
More great work.
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