burr hybrid boxes

[George Watkins]

hello folks

I was going through my photo's and realised that I had'nt posted these boxes that I made in April.
They are all stabilised burr horse chestnut.

2 7/8" wide by 3 1/4" tall




2 7/8" wide by 3 3/8" tall






2 1/4" wide by 3 1/4" tall

 

[kmurphy]

nice george

 

[Dan Hintz]

I'm not sure if I really like the swirl of colors in the acrylic... maybe it's too busy or the colors don't match up for the wood it's paired with, can't decide.

The shape of the blue/white one is great... smooth curve to the base, fat lid to be a little different, concave grip. I also like the harder line at the top of the lid on the first and last box... seems to pair well with the straight sides.

 

[jj9ball]

Those are awesome. What finish/technique did you use?

 

[stonepecker]

I LOVE the look of these. Beautiful casting and wonderful work.
The blue swirl is my favorite. Just freakin' wonderful in my eyes.

Is there a vid or such as to how to make these casts?
It just makes me want to make that jump so badly.

 

[W.Y.]

Gorgeous turnings .
I don't especially care for the casting incorporated into the wood but that's just me and I know others love it.
But if those pieces had been made from totally the same woods and burls they would have been even more fantastic.
Awesome work and thanks for showing it .

 

[Airbear77]

I love the acrylic and wood combo. Really cool boxes!! I would love to turn one.

 

[Dale Lynch]

Those are some great looking boxes.The third one is my favorite of the bunch.

 

[George Watkins]

thank you for your comments

jj9ball:i use a 3 wheel buffing system- more info here

stonepecker:there are plenty of casting video's on youtube etc and info in the IAP Library