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This in a second seahorse recipe box this year. It was given as a Christmas present to the daughter of the lady that received the first one. She loves seahorses also so I came up with a different design and has a laser engraver burn it in for me.
It is Oak and Pink Ivory. She liked the oak of her mothers but wanted it lighter so I finished it with General Finishes Water Based Satin. This also kept the pink truer to color (Her favorite color). It's hard to see in the pictures but the piece I received had a great tone of pink.
It measures 7×5 1/2×5/12. I finished it off with a finishing wax. I added a card so she knew what woods were used and added 1 recipe (my favorite birthday cake).
I really struggled with this box for some reason. Around every corner there seemed to be difficulties. I kept trying my best and she loved it. It fit her tastes I hope. There's nothing like handmade gifts.
I can say pink ivory is the hardest wood I have ever worked with. My saws struggled and so did I. It burns instead of sands. It drills like cement. I have some left over and really never want to see it again.
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It is Oak and Pink Ivory. She liked the oak of her mothers but wanted it lighter so I finished it with General Finishes Water Based Satin. This also kept the pink truer to color (Her favorite color). It's hard to see in the pictures but the piece I received had a great tone of pink.
It measures 7×5 1/2×5/12. I finished it off with a finishing wax. I added a card so she knew what woods were used and added 1 recipe (my favorite birthday cake).
I really struggled with this box for some reason. Around every corner there seemed to be difficulties. I kept trying my best and she loved it. It fit her tastes I hope. There's nothing like handmade gifts.
I can say pink ivory is the hardest wood I have ever worked with. My saws struggled and so did I. It burns instead of sands. It drills like cement. I have some left over and really never want to see it again.
)
