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This was my "scrapper" box. I always use scrap wood to make my joints first before cutting the actual project on hand. I had built a beautiful Lacewood fireplace mantle and had this wood left over from the job. So I set my blade and cut it up and proceeded to make the box I intended to make. At the end of the evening I noticed that the scrap lacewood was very nice looking and perhaps I could make a box out of it. I put it together and it sat for quite some time. It took me a long time to decide what to do with it because I had not intensionally made the proportions. They really bothered me. Usually I will choose my proportions based on the piece of wood I am looking at and combine that with a vision I have in my head. Still to this day I am not completely satisfied with this and it makes me nervous to show it. What I have noticed is that this is dissatisfaction is mainly in my head and others are looking at the parts of it that I really like. :) So here is all of it to share.

I was in my earlier stages of learning how to make templates for inlay. I was trying for something a bit Irish/Scottish as the recipient of the box has that heritage. This was our first jewelry box. Her first one to town and my first to make.

Thanks for taking the time to check it out!

Jacquelyn Smith

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I really like it and the leg design is quite unique and creative. I know your recipient will most certainly appreciate it.
 

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Those sculped feet/corners are amazing. They really bring a nice depth to an otherwise rectangular box. I like the try and inlay as well.
 

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Looks great to me. I think the proportions are fine. I am curious what you did on the corners of the little inset tray to get the dark wood just in the corners? Nice touch.
 

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NICE box and very unique legs….....
 

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Awesome job. I really like everything about this. The inlay is perfect and the legs are simply amazing!
 

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Beautiful work, as always Jacquelyn.
Thanks for sharing your awesome talent.
 

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Jacquelyn that is a really beautiful box. I love love love the legs. SWEET!
 

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That's amazing!
 

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very beautiful…your work always is, thanks for sharing it with us…
 

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Wonderful details, proportions be darned!
I'm with Kevin, love the tray and wondered about the corner technique?
thanks!
Dale
 

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I also love the legs, are they carved ? Very nice work inside and out.
 

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beautiful box. The legs are really unique and great looking.
 

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Wow, Jacquelyn, I really like this box! May I ask the process you used to fit and carve those elegant corners?
 

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Intriguing box. The leg detail is wonderful.
 

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I love he legs. It really sets the piece apart from other boxes.
 

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Straight to my Favorites ! Beautiful box and the legs are superb : )
 

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A box design that is very inspirational .
Love the leg design but would like to see some better pics of the box especially the handle on the lid .
Well done .
 

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Very attractive box.
 

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Jacquelyn,

Beautiful wood to go with such a unique design and fine craftsmanship. So much attention to detail! That was a time-consuming box for sure. The recipient had to be delighted.

L/W
 
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