Based on comments in another thread about boxes: First foray into boxes
l wanted to show my latest box and expand on comments by Mike Davis about artful interpretations of boxes.
This is "A Small Box for Precious Memories." Bubinga, brass and gold foil. 5.75" x 5.75" x 4.25".
Inspired as a gift for an elderly relative, it is my first use of an exotic wood. Sides are a little less than 3/8", top is about 7/8". Top is tapered to sit like a stopper, and top is pillowed. At that thickness it's surprisingly heavy, an intentional design element to demand the user's attention.
The top is highly figured and the carved brass pull is organically irregular. When the top is lifted there's (I hope) a bright surprise:
Gold leaf over black enamel in a distressed pattern. Interior sides are also tinted darker to make the bottom feel brighter. The bottom side of the top also has gold leaf but framed in darker molding and in a more distressed pattern.
I hope that I've created an box that's artful and expressive. Happy to hear comments or start a broader conversation about fine box building.
Mike
l wanted to show my latest box and expand on comments by Mike Davis about artful interpretations of boxes.
This is "A Small Box for Precious Memories." Bubinga, brass and gold foil. 5.75" x 5.75" x 4.25".
Inspired as a gift for an elderly relative, it is my first use of an exotic wood. Sides are a little less than 3/8", top is about 7/8". Top is tapered to sit like a stopper, and top is pillowed. At that thickness it's surprisingly heavy, an intentional design element to demand the user's attention.
The top is highly figured and the carved brass pull is organically irregular. When the top is lifted there's (I hope) a bright surprise:
Gold leaf over black enamel in a distressed pattern. Interior sides are also tinted darker to make the bottom feel brighter. The bottom side of the top also has gold leaf but framed in darker molding and in a more distressed pattern.
I hope that I've created an box that's artful and expressive. Happy to hear comments or start a broader conversation about fine box building.
Mike