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Very nice looking box Bob! Nice design!
 

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Bob that is one nice box and I love the flower design it gives it a fresh spring like look.
This is done with marquetry ?

Klaus
 

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Tony - thanks for the really nice compliment. It is certainly appreciated.

Klaus - thanks for your compliment as well. No this is not marquetry. These are hand painted using oils. This box was a colabration.
 

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Very nice! Could you comment on the finish you used and how that works over the painted dogwoods?
 

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Beautiful work Bob and the interior is well thought out, sure is a great design!
 

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BB1 - thanks for the compliment. As for your question, the bare wood was sanded to 220, then stain was applied for the overall background and it was resanded. The oil painting was then completed over several days allowing time for the oils to dry. Then several coats of deft were applied to protect the painting. Easy peasy. Thanks for looking.

Julian - thanks for looking and commenting.

Wahoo - thanks for looking and you flattering comment.
 

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Had me followed that it was marquetry as well! But then it is sometimes called painting in wood! Looks great!
 

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MadBurg - it wasn't my intention to fool anyone, just a different idea for a box along with a different canvas for a painting. Thanks for the view and the compliment.
 

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Very nice, a real springtime theme box.
 

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Bob - thanks for the view and compliment. It's getting to be spring time in my corner of the world. Montana won't be far behind.
 

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Very nice Bob.

When doing your flocking do you use the glue that comes with the fibers or do you use enamel paint? I've been using enamel paint and am very happy with it, though it comes with fumes it's not near as strong as the fiber glue. I buy it by the quart and it last much longer.
 

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Charles - I am very please with your comment. Thanks.

Randy - We are still using glue on the flocking. It was all bought as a kit before I read about your technique. We are going to give it a try. Just haven't gone to town to get the paint mixed up yet.
 

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Oh my gosh - just beautiful I could go on and on but - - - ‹(•¿•)›
 

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I can't add more to what has already been said. It is a beautiful box.

I would like to know some details about the latch.
 

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Ampeater - Thanks for the really nice compliment. It is certainly appreciated. I got the latch from Lee Valley. I have used them on several boxes.
 

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That is beautiful. At first I thought it was marquetry and then I read your comment. When you put the finish on did you sand between coats? I would be afraid of getting into the painting.
 

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Don - it was carefully sanded between coats. Thanks for the view and comment.
 
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