Another Pierced Cherry Box

[Kathy Marshall]

I've been working on this one for about a week, adding to the piercing a little at a time, and finally got it finished up tonight.
I used my spiral brand on this one, then tried something a little different to fill the burn depressions. Wasn't too happy with it and it took a few coats of black gesso to cover it completely, which also filled the depressions more so they're not as distinct as on the hf I did, but they still show up well enough.
it's 4 3/4" tall by 2 1/2" and finished with antique oil.
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Thanks for looking!
Comments and critiques are welcome.

[Bill Wyko]

Absolutely georgous Kathy, as is all your work. Thanks for sharing.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, i enjoy these, getting into boxes myself

[Doug W Swanson]

Beautiful, Kathy!

[James Combs]

Very nice Kathy. Gives me some thoughts for my next effort. What's the wall thickness, looks to be maybe an 1/8" or so? Do you have a pic with it open?

[Matt Ranum]

Wow. I'm sure you've been asked before but, is it done by pattern or by "feel"?

[steven carter]

Cathy, I really like your pierced boxes! Very dramatic, especially with the carved band. I've put this on my to do list.

[Kathy Marshall]

Thanks everyone! These little pierced boxes are kind of addicting!

Very nice Kathy. Gives me some thoughts for my next effort. What's the wall thickness, looks to be maybe an 1/8" or so? Do you have a pic with it open?
James, the walls are just a hair over 1/16" and here's a pic with it open.
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Wow. I'm sure you've been asked before but, is it done by pattern or by "feel"?
Matt, it's just done by feel, pierce the 1st hole then just work my way out and around.

[Matt Ranum]

Matt, it's just done by feel, pierce the 1st hole then just work my way out and around.


Amazing. You have quite an eye for detail.