Beads of Courage box

[David E Keller]

I finished a little box for the SWAT symposium Beads of Courage event... These boxes are given to sick kids as part of a program to help them cope with their illnesses. The swaturners.org website has all the details listed under the symposium heading.

Curly maple 'book matched' from a 2+ inch thick board, and it's about 6 inches in diameter. The funnial is boxelder burl. Aniline dye used for the coloring. The little 'beads' in the top are made from pen blank scrap. Finished with WOP on the outside and BLO/pastewax on the inside.

I've got a lot to learn about using color, but I thought a kid might like the funky color scheme.

Comments, criticism, and suggestions always appreciated.

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[Marty Eargle]

Funky indeed. Love the form and the color/grain! The finial is a little odd on first sight, but considering who it is intended for, I think it is a great fit. Wonderful cause and I'm sure whoever gets it will enjoy it very much.

[Roger Chandler]

That is a truly nice box David. Very nice form and the coloring is neat. Whoever receives this one will have a treasure for sure!

[Harvey Ghesser]

Terrific little box, Keller! Just wonderful...

[charlie knighton]

very nice David, i like the curl with the color, the finial is interesting, i guess it takes _____

[Steve Vaughan]

Yup, that's a great little box. I'm betting it'll be appreciated in a huge way!

[Scott Hackler]

Pretty cool! I like the little balls on the top. Can't wait to see it in person in WACO!!

[Michael James]

Who don't love the funk? Little kids and big kids are in the soundtrack! :D:cool:
That's one awesome piece Keller....good on you!
mj

[Jim Burr]

That's looking really cool Doc! The details make it very special!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is one pretty box David. I do like the color and form of the box.

[Kathy Marshall]

Nice little box David! I like the dye job and how it accentuates the curl. I also like your "funnial" (is that similar to a finial? lol) the little beads are cute and something I think kids would really like.

[Robert Newton]

Nice bowl, like the color effect.

[John Keeton]

David, this one works for little kids and big kids! Very clean form, and the little black (dark) on the rim really shows well. Good colors for the purpose, and the funnial is perfect for this one!

[Russell Eaton]

A sweet turning for a great cause. I like the color combo, and JK is right about the black. I t looks good.

[Michelle Rich]

very nice wood/and box turning. well done!

[Cathy Schaewe]

I like it! And what a great cause -

[Ken Fitzgerald]

David....I like everything about this one and find that "funnial" a very interesting design. I like it alot!

[Phil St.Germain]

I also like your "funnial", first thing I thought when I saw it was Ice Cream Sunday, some lucky kid is going to love it.

[Ed Morgano]

Very nice David but where are the holes? I think this is the first thing I've seen you make that didn't have holes in it. :D