wampidytoo
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Post by wampidytoo on Jun 13, 2017 5:56:36 GMT -5
Grand daughter getting married and she asked me if I would make a simple box for the rings to be carried forward in. Simple, ya right, first grand daughter getting married. I don't think so. One thing led to another, you know .......... Carnelian, ? white wood, red heart wood, old flash light destroyed.        I made the top to pull back and the front to drop down so there would be no nervous fingers fumbling around trying to get the rings out. I used the real fat yarn because every other ring box has the fabric and I can not repeat what everyone else does. Have a nice day Jim |
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Post by fantastic5 on Jun 13, 2017 6:36:52 GMT -5
What a beautiful box!! And I love the inner glow! What a perfect touch <3
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Post by radio on Jun 13, 2017 7:38:18 GMT -5
Gorgeous!!! I'm setting here chucking because I do weird projects with led lights myself and that one is great!
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wampidytoo
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Post by wampidytoo on Jun 13, 2017 8:10:48 GMT -5
Thank you both. It was fun for a while but I cut the red heart a little big to make sure I wasn't going to end up too small. You can probably guess the rest. Damn I got tired of sanding on that red stuff.
Jim
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 13, 2017 8:59:56 GMT -5
The box is beautiful! But, the lights are an awesome touch. I can only imagine the bling factor and how they will look at presentation time.  |
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Post by orrum on Jun 13, 2017 9:10:28 GMT -5
Class act Jim!!#!
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Post by Psycho on Jun 13, 2017 9:47:59 GMT -5
Wonderful idea and incredible craftsmanship!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Jun 13, 2017 10:28:02 GMT -5
Love it! Your granddaughter will too!
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Post by fernwood on Jun 15, 2017 11:03:42 GMT -5
VEry nice and thoughtful.
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metalsmith
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Post by metalsmith on Jun 15, 2017 13:01:52 GMT -5
Truly unique. Top notch work  |
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grizman
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Post by grizman on Jun 15, 2017 14:12:46 GMT -5
You are a true craftsman, and even better yet, a super Grandpa!
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wampidytoo
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Post by wampidytoo on Jun 15, 2017 21:41:44 GMT -5
Thank you all for your generous comments.
I see a lot of people on here saying the photo is not so good and it looks better in person. I believe it but in my case I am glad it is not possible to show it in person because my photography does a good job of hiding all the flaws and oopses
Jim
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quartz
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Post by quartz on Jun 15, 2017 23:40:31 GMT -5
No point in making it "simple" when you can make it a lifetime memory, very nice.
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 16, 2017 16:41:44 GMT -5
You got this figured out Jim! Looks great,she will have something to cherish for her life...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 18:26:02 GMT -5
There you go!! Make yourself a box, and then what? Ya give it away! I suggest you make yourself another "simple" box and then keep it as proof you are thinking outside it!  Seriously, great job, great-grandad to be! She is getting married and babies will follow. Woot! |
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Post by wampidytoo on Jun 17, 2017 10:49:30 GMT -5
Thank you all again for making my head swell and put a smile on my face.
@shotgunner Thanks for the morning laugh, I love it when that happens.
Jim
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Post by coloradocliff on Jun 17, 2017 18:19:51 GMT -5
Really put a lot of love and skill in that one. Amazing quality.
Many hours of detail work.
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rebeccaink
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Post by rebeccaink on Jun 18, 2017 19:51:06 GMT -5
What a nice keepsake- that's beautiful!
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