Creative work with wood

[wanderer33]

I made this box as a wedding present for my eldest son.

 

[shijing]

That' very nice, wanderer33 -- I hope he appreciated it!

 

[wanderer33]

Yes, he did. It was from the heart.

 

[Vulcan59]

Very nicely done wanderer33.

 

[Hildegarda]

this is so beautiful!

 

[wanderer33]

Thank you Hildegarda, :)

 

[Gimpy]

I made this box as a wedding present for my eldest son.

Lovely! Is it a humidor or a keepsake box? Hubby and I are wood geeks. I have a lathe that runs in autumn, and he is making shelves and does other woodworking. (I have yet to do more than turn a square into a column, but its fun.) :D

 

[Steve M.]

Beautiful! How many kinds of wood were used to build it?

 

[thevenusian]

Beautiful work, Wanderer. Thanks for sharing it with us! What a precious gift to give your son.

 

[wanderer33]

Thanks thevenusian. :)

about 4 types of Australian wood Balberon. Mostly New Guinea Rosewood.
All sides have as much work as the front panel.

 

[Meg]

That is beautiful, Wanderer33! The front paneling work is stunning. Nicely done

 

[Cyre2067]

Dude that box is awesome! How long have you been wood-working?

 

[wanderer33]

It was inspirational and made with love.
I feel that it is connected to my awakening if you like.
While I was making this, I had thoughts of imbuing it with my soul and life
energy. I am humbled by it. It has meaning. It feels alive.
Each part of the process was not in itself complex, though when I assembled it,
this was the result. No detailed carving or special tools were involved.
I used a band saw, paring chisel, belt-sander, glue, cramps, steel wool and lacquer. :)

Love can create beauty.

 

[Aidylsun B.]

Looks like a family heirloom to me. I think it's cool when people have special talents and the desire to share them with others. I think you're right, love does create beauty.

 

[wanderer33]

I finished it in April 2009.