Boxes?!
I love boxes with no discernible opening at first glance, and got to make some with my dad for Christmas and birthday presents! I brought my dad some sketches, and then he walked me through the whole project!
We made three mahogany jewelry boxes that were approximately 9x6.5x3 inches. The tops slid out revealing a wool felt lined inside with a removable jewelry divider.
I had fun designing the triangle patterns and choosing colors I thought matched the boxes' recipients!
I used shellac to finish the wood, and artist's varnish over the acrylic painted birch plywood tops.
This (not jewelry) box was about 10x10x4 inches and lined with wool felt also. I was really pleased with the more abstract geometric design with this top. (Still not sick of triangles!) These colors make me happy too!
I love how these boxes turned out (and am now wishing I had made one for me! haha!), and it was a great learning experience. I still have LOTS to learn as far as basic woodworking skills; good thing I have a good teacher! Thanks Dad! :)
You are so talented Kate!!!!
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What fantastic boxes, Kate and they are SO WELL MADE! The finish looks gorgeous and I feel like touching that beautiful wood! The sliding top is perfect and so clever. I love the colours of that first box: royal blue, turquoise, orange and white. So fresh and dynamic at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWell done to you and your dad! You make a great team! The design of the last box is very nice, I feel like playing with the triangles and moving them around!
These look amazing! Seriously awesome :) Maybe I need one for my fancier crochet hooks, hmmm...
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I can't believe it! These are AMAZING, Kate!!! Well done you, clever clogs!!! :-)
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P.S. Sorry haven't been 'around' and commenting this week. It's report-writing time at school! Grrrrr!!! LOVE the Tuesday photo, by the way!!!
hi kate, these boxes and the giant pepper grinder are fab. i think your dad is fab. lucky girl!, and clever too!!
ReplyDeleteYou clever thing! They look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!
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Kate :}
Those boxes are all so awesome.Lucky you having a Dad with so much talent and willing to share. Lucky Dad having a daughter who wants to learn the skills he has mastered.
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