beaded, burnt, and dyed box elder box

[jwjerry w kowalski]

Here's a box made from box elder that didn't have much going for it, so I beaded, burnt, and dyed it. It's approx. 4 1/2 in. in diam. and 4 1/2 in high from the bottom to the top of the finial. The dye was a water based powder of red walnut, about 3 coats to make it dark enough, it was then given 5 coats of wood turners finish. C & C is most welcome and thanks for looking.boxes mayy 2014 125.JPGboxes mayy 2014 127.JPGboxes mayy 2014 126.JPGboxes mayy 2014 128.JPG

[Tom Sherman]

A very nice box.

[Roger Chandler]

Super design, Jerry! Lots of techniques on display here......nice!

[Bob Bergstrom]

Really like this piece. The curve of the form works so well. The beads add a lot of interest. The knob is very complimentary and the clean bottom is a pleasent surprise. Takes for sharing.