Project by BritBoxmaker | posted 03-09-2013 02:03 PM | 3648 views | 2 times favorited | 36 comments | ![]() |
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A box, in the Op-Art style. A cross between a crown and a Fool’s cap.
Construction – EZ Mitre (modified), Shell
Dimensions – 110 mm on the side x 100 mm high on a 5 mm pedestal base
Materials – Ebony, Holly and Birch ply (Baltic)
Adhesives – PVA, CA
Finish – Sanded to 240 Grit and finished with Spray Satin Acrylic
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging.
36 comments so far
stefang
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#1 posted 03-09-2013 02:07 PM
Very nice Martyn. I like the crown/fool combination, it seems to go well together (excepting for your queen of course).
-- Mike, an American living in Norway.
BritBoxmaker
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#2 posted 03-09-2013 02:11 PM
A couple of extra shots
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging.
WoodenFrog
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#3 posted 03-09-2013 02:12 PM
Mighty fine Martyn, Mighty Fine!
-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio..... http://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodenfrogWoodenProd
Spoontaneous
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#4 posted 03-09-2013 02:13 PM
I liked it before I even saw the photo… as the title is cool. But yeah…. the box is outstanding, too.
-- I just got done cutting three boards and all four of them were too short. (true story)
Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#5 posted 03-09-2013 02:18 PM
Really nice! It came out beautiful! :)
Sheila
-- Designer/Artist/Teacher. Owner of Sheila Landry Designs (http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com) Scroll saw, wood working and painting patterns and surfaces. "Knowledge is Power"
Jim Rowe
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#6 posted 03-09-2013 02:21 PM
Excellent, as always. Your new lighting system seems to work well.
Jim
-- It always looks better when it's finished!
michelletwo
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#7 posted 03-09-2013 02:23 PM
luv the black white combo..you have your own style & make such unique boxes. My hat is off to you
shipwright
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#8 posted 03-09-2013 02:39 PM
Precise Martyn, precise.
Another perfectly executed variation on your EZ Mitre theme.
-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/
RogerBean
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#9 posted 03-09-2013 02:51 PM
Martyn,
Your patterns and craftsmanship never fail to impress.
Roger
-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)
Josh
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#10 posted 03-09-2013 03:04 PM
Fantabulous!
-- Tree, wood, and box lover from Pennsylvania
helluvawreck
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#11 posted 03-09-2013 03:36 PM
Martyn, another nice one. It’s very creative.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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KnotCurser
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#12 posted 03-09-2013 03:43 PM
Martyn,
As always, a great job!
I love the contrast – especially the uprights against the box-top squares.
Did you wonder or even try to see what it would have looked like with the sides matching the top squares?
Keep up the great work!
-bob
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a1Jim
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#13 posted 03-09-2013 03:56 PM
Amazing + another fantastic box Martyn .If you still have all of you creations you need to start a museum of
Box-ology.
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Beezle
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#14 posted 03-09-2013 04:19 PM
Brilliant.
BritBoxmaker
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#15 posted 03-09-2013 04:26 PM
Bob, some 3D CAD models showing variation
So, yes, I did look into matching squares but I liked this variation best.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging.
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