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Been wanting to build a shell jewelry box for years and finely did it. It was harder than I thought it would be. Should have picked a softer wood than quilted maple. I used two pieces of 7/8” thick wood. The shell is about seven inches in diameter. It is finished with water based stain and gloss lacquer. Thanks to lumber jocks I used a scroll saw pattern I found on the website.
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Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#1 posted 76 days ago
That came out really nice..and it does look like it would be more difficult than imagined…A good storage place for those pearl necklaces…
-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com
Ken90712
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#2 posted 76 days ago
Very cool project, You pulled it off as it looks great… Nice work.
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Monte Pittman
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#3 posted 76 days ago
Looks very difficult to me. Great job.
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cajunpen
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#4 posted 76 days ago
I like it. Now to fill it with diamonds and gold :-)
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majuvla
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#5 posted 76 days ago
Realy unique indeed! It looks beautiful, excellent idea.
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GnarlyErik
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#6 posted 76 days ago
Gosh! You beat me to it! I am in the process of making one myself which I will post when complete in a few days. Mine is quite different and consists of several layers of contrasting woods. And, you are right – it was harder to do and took way more time to make than I thought it would – the hollow carving and sanding being the most time consuming. I think this will likely be the only one I will make.
Very nice work!
-- ''Woodworking has always been the best therapy for me!''
SPalm
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#7 posted 75 days ago
Nice. I like the hinge too.
I also love the shell for a design. I made some on my fancy router, but nothing like hand carved.
Good job,
Steve
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helluvawreck
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#8 posted 75 days ago
This is an awesome piece. Very nice work and congratulations.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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Fishinbo
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#9 posted 74 days ago
That’s stunning! Beautiful shell carving, looks like the real thing. Impressive work!
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