February 18, 201313 yr This is a fretwork heart box I made for my wife's Valentine's day present. It's made from a modified plans from Creative Woodworks & Crafts magazine. The lid and base are Walnut and the body of the box is Maple. The fretwork is filled with Polymer clay then cured in the oven. I finished the box with 4 coats of Minwax Polyacrylic gloss spray. See my blog for how I built it. http://www.thepatriotwoodworker.com/profiles/blogs/valentines-fretwork-heart-box-fretwork-filled-with-poleymer-clay www.thepatriotwoodworker.com Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops
February 18, 201313 yr Debbie's going to love it!!!Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
February 18, 201313 yr Author Yes Lewis she does. I was a little late in getting the box completed so not to be late for Valentines day I gave it to her before I got the finish applied and it took awhile to get it from her so I could apply the poly. I don't like giving unfinished gifts but I had to make an exception in this case.www.thepatriotwoodworker.com Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops
February 18, 201313 yr Better late than never. It's a gorgeous box, like the design and the exquisite details on the scrolls and hearts. Beautiful wood combination and finish. Perfect gift for Valentine's. To know but not to do is not yet to know.WWW.SAWBLADE.COM
February 18, 201313 yr Author Thank you Claude! There are numerous mistakes in it but it's part of the learning curve.www.thepatriotwoodworker.com Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops
February 25, 201313 yr It looks perfect to me but if there are a lot of mistakes, you are a mark of a true craftsman on hiding or repairing them, hardly no traces at all. Great work Mike!To know but not to do is not yet to know.WWW.SAWBLADE.COM
February 25, 201313 yr Author Thanks Claude! The fretwork isn't as clean as I would've liked but small steps in the learning of the use of the scroll saw is what it takes to become proficient. Thanks again!www.thepatriotwoodworker.com Proud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops
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