Walnut and Hedge Keepsake Box

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I made this box a few years ago. I always liked this combination of wood together even though I know the yellow will turn brown eventually.

.................. John D....................

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That’s a gorgeous dark walnut and beaut contrast! 

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Walnut is really gorgeous.  I don't know much about hedge - when you say it will brown over time, will there still be some contrast (i.e., how dark will it become)?  
Kudos! I’m sure we can all enjoy the contrast for at least another 300 years... LOL!

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Nice John, the colors blend well and the top is beautiful.

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love the top bud.

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Thanks  to all.

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Walnut is really gorgeous.  I don't know much about hedge - when you say it will brown over time, will there still be some contrast (i.e., how dark will it become)?  

Thank you. It hasn't turned yet, but several people have told me that it will over time. Not sure how dark it will get, but I was told it will turn a rich milk chocolate brown. I have also heard it called osage orange.

.................. John D....................

Always interesting to see the color changes.  Should still provide a nice look with the walnut.
Great looking piece John.
That top came out great! (oil?)
Osage Orange is one of those woods I'm tempted to try, you know hard 'n' heavy. Something ornery when purple heart just doesn't burn enough.

Even if it turns dark, the colors will still be great.
Indeed magnificant contrast and wood combination

...woodicted

Infeed magnificant wood combination 

...woodicted

Great piece of walnut on the top!  Like it!
Thanks to all, I appreciate the comments.

.................. John D....................

You should have joined the box swap i would enjoy getting that box GR8 JOB 😍😎👍

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Thanks Tony, I've been in a funk lately and I wasn't feeling motivated to make something nice enough to swap.

.................. John D....................