feather box

yah, looks like a “decent” job to me!!
gorgeous. I really like how the bird is soaring through the clouds (that is how I see it anyway)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Beautiful! How did you make the bird? Is that a hand-cut inlay?

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Great looking box. I like it. How does the flocking wear. Does it flake off?

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Another great piece. That maple is just terrific. And this artwork is another good reason to consider taking the plunge into doing inlay work. Thanks for letting us see it.

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great piece! i really like the maple!

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That is just beautiful. Why is it called a “feather” box?

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

Nice! I can see the clouds too Deb…makes a nice effect.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Thanks for the praise and the advise. I will have to do some research into inlays as I know absolutely nothing about it. For those that are wondering a feather box aboriginal people that practise their traditional ways sometimes use to store their eagle feathers. The eagle is a sacred animal and they as I understand it take our prayers to the Creator. Sacred items are usually kept in a container of sorts that are lined red to give it a proper and safe home until it is needed. I am new to the traditional ways but am learning so I hope that helps to explain that. I painted on the silhouette first then applied a few coats of finish. Next I used a fine tip on my dremel to make the lines for the lightning. I spread the white paint all over the top and once it was dry I sanded it to reveal the nice detail and then applied a few more coats to finish it off.

-- Ed, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Oh yes, about the flocking after it dries for at least 15 hours you brush your fingers all over it to get rid of the excess and I also blew it out with my compresser. The end result is like velvet that still shows every shape of the box very sharply. After I did that I did not notice any flaking and in the instructions it says that it does not. I can’t say for sure it was my first but only time will tell. Compared to other products out there for the interior of the box it was worth the investment that’s for sure.

-- Ed, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Really nice work. The inlay is “way cool!”

-- Nicky

Very nice I’m partial to maple and cedar myself. Nice job on the flocking and inlay. jockmike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

I just love small wooden boxes! Very nice work, Mate.

I’m surprised you found the flocking worked for you. I did it one in some drawers in my Shaker Table and decided then never to use it again. I much prefer to use card stock to which I apply my felt or velvet. Because you roll the material over the card-stock, it leave a very professional looking finish. You might want to explore this as an alternative,

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Really nice box. Good proportions and choice of woods. I love how the wings of the “Thunderbird” mimic the stripes in the ambrosia maple.

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