Jewelry box

[Dave Monk]

A client commissioned me to make a jewerly box for his wife for their anniversary. He gave me a picture of some hibiscus he wanted inlayed into the top which I made a pattern for. He also wanted the message put under the lid. I got it done way ahead of schedule but this time of year I start getting super busy with shows.

[jerry walters]

Beautiful Dave. I envy your talent.

Jerry

[Charlie E]

That's phenomenal, Dave! Such cool joinery. I can picture someone 100 years from now imagining the maker. I've got to try making some boxes for my grandkids. 

Edited August 2, 2023 by Charlie E

[Ron Johnson]

That is awesome Dave. Very beautiful work. 

[preprius]

I had to look close at the top drawer,  a no,  not drawer.   Nice blend of front .   

Wow that flower top is beautiful. 

Me.

Mark Eason

[Peter N White]

Just stunning.

[wombatie]

That is so beautiful.  I love the Hibiscus, you did an awesome job on them.  Excellent work as always Dave.

Marg

[don watson]

Magnificent piece of work. Well done.

[munzieb]

Beautiful work. What type of wood?

[Dave Monk]

1 hour ago, munzieb said:

Beautiful work. What type of wood?

The box is walnut and I used yellow heart, purple heart, poplar and canary for the flower pistils. 

[daveww1]

terrific job, it's beautiful

[meflick]

Another work of art you have crafted Dave The recipient is going to be in awe and the giver will have earned major brownie points.

[Bill WIlson]

Wow Dave!  That is spectacular!  That will become an heirloom, prized for generations to come.

[barb.j.enders]

Such a stunning piece. Another heirloom piece.

[Scrappile]

Beautiful, Dave.  I have to agree with every entry so fan and I sure I well agree with that follow.

[rdatelle]

WoW Dave, you do such awesome work. I can only dream of trying to do something like that.

[rjweb]

Another beautiful piece of art, a true craftsman as always, RJ

[MarieC]

Dave that is absolutely beautiful!   So I am curious, you inlayed the flowers, which I assume you cut at an angle, but did you do another layer of wood under the top so that is why we don't see the bottom of the flowers onced you open the lid....hope my question makes sense....Marie

[Dave Monk]

25 minutes ago, MarieC said:

Dave that is absolutely beautiful!   So I am curious, you inlayed the flowers, which I assume you cut at an angle, but did you do another layer of wood under the top so that is why we don't see the bottom of the flowers onced you open the lid....hope my question makes sense....Marie

I did not cut where the flower fit in at an angle. There are 3 pieces of 1/4". The top piece I cut to fit the intarsia into, the second piece is solid and the third I scrolled the message into and glued them all together. 

[MarieC]

Okay, that makes sense...thank you so much Dave, mc

[Dak0ta52]

Awesome job!!! I'm sure he... and she will be delighted.

[Dave Monk]

8 hours ago, rdatelle said:

WoW Dave, you do such awesome work. I can only dream of trying to do something like that.

You do nice work Ralph. Don't be afraid to try something new. The worst that can happen is it becomes firewood. 

[heppnerguy]

Dave, I always look forward to opening your posts and see what you have accomplished this time. You have such talent for everything from designing a project, cutting it and your finish is always so wonderfully done. Thanks for posting your work for all of us to  enjoy and up our own efforts.

Dick

heppnerguy