So I thought I'd take a short break from posting...and just nine months later I'm back!
Funny how life is sometimes...
Anyway, here's something that was created during that time - a treasure box for my daughter's birthday. I used poplar; I can't remember why, but it was nice to work with.
Clara told me it had to be "red, with purple corners". I mixed up some milk paint, and interpreted those instructions loosely...
...but she didn't care! Joy!
And in use.
Of course, now the boy wants one too...
Thats a lovely box to make for your daughter! I'm sure she'll treasure it for years to come.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kev!
DeleteNice box! Nails or screws?
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is mostly screwed, although the trim on the lid is nailed.
DeleteSo glad you're back! I really like the design of that box.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's based on an old Swedish box in a book I have. Of course, it came out quite different, as both I, and the wood, had ideas of our own.
DeleteNice job. And she looks SO happy. What more can one ask?
ReplyDeleteI CAN'T ask for more. It's amazing how powerful that little smile can be.
DeleteHi Dan, can you help me to understand how do you make the joint with the thorns in your projects? Thank you very mutch for all your posts. Lorenzo from Italy.
ReplyDeleteHi Lorenzo, sorry for the delay in responding to your question. I'm not sure what you mean by "thorns". Do you mean the dowel joints? When I use dowels to join, I just drill and peg it together with glue. But actually, this is counter-sunk, screwed and then plugged. Of course, if that is not what you were referring to, then it doesn't help much. Please let me know.
DeleteHi Dan! Thank's for your explanations. But dou you buy the dowel or do you make it with an gauged tool?thank you very much.Lorenzo
ReplyDeleteHi Lorenzo,
DeleteI just buy the dowel. If I don't have the size I need, I sharpen it in a pencil sharpener and then just tap it in snug.
Nice design. I need to read more of your projects. You do some very nice work.
ReplyDeleteDan, you need to update your blog. I found you this morning and would love to see more of the things you do.
ReplyDeleteI agree! It's more dormant than dead...or maybe it's pining for the fjords...
DeleteI've been working on a new house, not much time to spare. I'll try to post something soon.
What a great treasure box! The instructions were easy to follow and I love the final pics.
ReplyDeleteOf course, the other kid will definitely want one - it looked great! It is really nice to make something like this that they can use to put small stuff in.
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