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  1. 5th November 2015, 05:43 PM #1
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    Default Sassafras Jewellery Box

    Some time ago a friend returned from Tasmania with a nice collection of Sassafras and asked me to make his daughter a Jewellery Box in exchange for some of his stash.
    The colour was superb and created what I thought was a very attractive box.....C&C welcome.
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    Very nice work and arrangement.

    Sassy is a gorgeous timber esp. when you get a good section with all the colors...beige, chocolate, black...even bits of green and purple sometimes. I've been lucky enough to make a couple of huge dining tables from it and they were to die for.

    Insanely expensive stuff though.
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  4. 5th November 2015, 06:04 PM #3
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    Love sassy. I often combine it with walnut, which I think go really well together. Love your box. Excellent work.

    cheers,

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  5. 5th November 2015, 06:40 PM #4
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    Wow, what a great result. I'd be interested in hearing how you created the ripple effect on the box?
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    What an expert job; real craftsmanship.
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  7. 5th November 2015, 07:39 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrFez View Post
    Wow, what a great result. I'd be interested in hearing how you created the ripple effect on the box?
    I started doing the "ripple effect" some years ago after being inspired by the sand dunes of the Dubai Desert. It is done with a power sander going through varying grits to achieve the desired result.
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    The ripple effect is certainly unique, but I like the plugs of darker material on the front and rear of the box. Well thought out.
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    Gorges box
    You have really brought out the best in the timber
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    Very nice indeed, Kerry; I must drop in when I'm next up visiting family... Cheers, crowie
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    Thanks all for your positive comments......crowie, send me a PM when you are due to visit and we will organise something....Kerry
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    Now that is something special. I have a lot more practicing to do.
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    I have to say lovely box.
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    very nice job, very impressive indeed.

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    Love the ripples also Beautiful work!
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    very nice job there mate
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