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Birds and Bees, A Reversible Marquetry Box
This box is a prototype that I made to find where the problems would be in taking my previous reversible boxes to the next level. The plan is to eliminate the edge of the lid which, if square, is seen in both configurations. The solution seems to be to make the edge a point allowing opposite colours on the two versions to be continuous with the sides. Lets just say …. I learned a lot. It isn’t as easy as it looks on paper.
The marquetry here is done with thin commercial veneer and isn’t finished very well at this point (and may never be) but the lessons learned will, with a little luck, make the next one worthy of the thick sawn veneers I will be using on it.
I did a little video to show the workings a little better. Have a look.
Thanks for looking
Paul
The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.
36 Comments
I just saw this on Facebook, Paul, and was BLOWN away…again! You are spectacularly creative and a master of marquetry! An inspiration for me, truly!
Amor Vincit Omnia
You are THE master, as I look at it I cannot begin to comprehend how you create such beauty. Congratulations!
Jack
If I had to choose to spend a day with only one woodworker it would be Paul.
Beautiful Box.
Thanks everyone, you’re making my day!
The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.
Holy smokes, that is cool and beautiful! Amazing job!
That is rather awesome. You need to do some sailing!
—Madts.
Tor and Odin are the greatest of gods.
Paul,
Those are really gorgeous figured veneers for a prototype! I can’t wait to see the “real” one!
L/W
“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin
Wow!
The box looks great Paul.
The marquetry is fantastic.
The bee caught my attention the most, I am not sure why.
Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
Paul this box is amazing!! It seems your creations just get better and better.. Some day I would love to take one of your classes.
Hey Paul
This an amazing box,such a creative and ingenious idea plus you outstanding marquetry is wonderful art unto itself .
woodworking classes, custom furniture maker
Man, you sure have a knack for exceeding expectations. The bar is continually raised. The artwork here is stunning.
Losing fingers since 1969
AMAZING!!! I am in awe! That’s just beautiful, and unbelievably impressive.
Keith "Shin" Schindler
That is amazing beautiful job
Paul,
Wonderful piece. Your mastery of the craft shines through.
Thomas J. Tieffenbacher/aka docSavage45
Excellent job very professional
Wheaties
Really nice work , very professional
Wheaties
Wow!
Dave
This is an amazing project. The video gives the full picture. Wow!!!!
Genius!
I think I had a dream about doing something like this, or maybe it was a dream about a dream.....
I think I had a dream about doing something like this, or maybe it was a dream about a dream.....
Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.
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