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Thread: Gift Wrapped Box
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27th May 2010, 06:42 PM #1
Gift Wrapped Box
I have recently gone down the path of this box making caper. I have five grandaughters and this is the third box so there is lots to learn. Basically I have followed the techniques that Doug Stowe has outlined in his books and also a few ideas have come from various woodworking magazines.
We had a holiday in Tasmania in March and I bought some huon pine, sassafras, myrtle and king billy that was sent back here to Sydney. This box was made from some tasmanian myrtle and huon pine. Just a pleasure to work with........
I wanted to get the visual effect of the box being tied with ribbon and at first i tried to get the curl features by laminating and bending veneer. I soon found that I have a lot learn regarding wood bending as I could not get four pieces that were the same final dimensions. I intend to go back into the shed and try and master the wood bending lark.
I ended up cutting the myrtle across the grain and then turning the curls as small tubes. That way the grain runs in the correct direction. I used a rosewood stain on the ribbon pieces to get the necessary contrast. Next time I would use a third species of wood.....And my head I'd be a scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain.
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27th May 2010, 07:34 PM #2
WOW! Nice!
Cheers
Michael
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27th May 2010, 07:42 PM #3
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27th May 2010, 08:02 PM #4
Thinking out of the box...well done.
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27th May 2010, 08:14 PM #5
Third box
Thats awesomeIt's only a mistake if you don't learn from it.
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27th May 2010, 08:21 PM #6
Far be it for me to get stroppy....he hee hee!!
And he didn't enter the box challenge.
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27th May 2010, 09:10 PM #7
Very nice work Ruddy! Your grandaughters are in for some beautiful gifts over the next few years.
I agree the Tassie timbers are beautiful! I look forward to seeing more of your work.
regards
Billy
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27th May 2010, 10:38 PM #8
Love your work Ruddy. If my third box is half as good I'd be well pleased.
By the way how did you fix the banding?
Cheers, Ian"The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot.. it can't be done.
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27th May 2010, 11:28 PM #9
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28th May 2010, 12:21 AM #10
That's great. The bow is a cool idea and looks perfect. Gotta be happy with that!
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28th May 2010, 07:56 AM #11Skwair2rownd
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Brilliant!! A stunning result!!
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28th May 2010, 09:54 AM #12
so you've caught the bug eh?
I love the bow being 4 pieces, it is a feast for the eyes! I wonder how a huon or king billy pine box with a highly figured or spalted ribbon would look......
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28th May 2010, 10:04 AM #13
Caught my attention Ruddy thats a very nice box
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28th May 2010, 11:08 AM #14
Excellent work Ruddy. Doug Stowe influence shows clearly in the design of this box and you have completed it perfectly. The combination of timbers you have used compliment each other extremely well and I love your idea of the bow effect. A really nice, unique box. Well done.
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Cheers John
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28th May 2010, 12:08 PM #15Novice
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Great job on the box. Love the color of the bow.