#boxes

In the beginning there is a blank slate. Toy may approach your next project with a piece of wood in mind, you might have an idea of what you want to make, or you might just want to turn for turnings sake. How each person approaches their creative endeavor can be a very personal procedure. When...

Pat Harris Forum Box Swap I received this wonderful box in the AAW Forum Box Swap. It is South Carolina Dogwood. It is definitely a treasure.

Creekside is the latest in my nature series. Birds are a favorite subject of mine which complements my birding hobby. Each piece in this series displays a further refinement of the subjects as I become more familiar with the use of Faber-Castell Polychromos colored oil pencils. The birds and...

Mike Hunter is our chapter demonstrator Saturday. Mike turned these boxes and I worked on the embellishments.

Black cap mushroom. The textures and color combination on this bit of holly were ideal for this sweet yet deadly mushroom. The base is from the scrap bin, and no paint or texture added.

Hope is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all Emily Dickinson

I made a new ladybug to give more dimension to the piece. Hopefully it is done now.

A few items have been added to the mushroom box. Turned carved and painted.

Black eyed Susan view

Floriography is the language of flowers and has been used to send messages or signify an emotion for centuries, often deriving meanings and symbolism from myths or legends. I created this story box to portray a story about human relationships of friendships and gratitude. The story is revealed...

This blank really got my attention when I saw it, and here is the finished result. I added a little recess detail into the lid. Box is 3.25 inches high and 2.25 inches in diameter. Finished with gloss lacquer. The sapwood contrast and the workability of the wood make this box really nice.

The reverse side of lids.

A grouping of double sided lidded boxes. Very easy lift lid for all sorts of uses.