Hybrid boxes- workshop pic's

[George Watkins]

Hello folks

here are some quick workshop pictures of two boxes that I have made today.

this first one was an experimental cast for me to try out some spruce cones.







and this is what the blank looked like before turning


this next one is a natural edge ozzy burr with silver and purple resin






and this is what that one looked like before turning

 

[mark james]

I just love those! Really, really nice

 

[ossaguy]

Those are really beautiful!!!

I hope to learn how to do boxes,I've been slowing picking up the needed tools.



Steve

 

[longbeard]

Those look awesome, love the colors


Harry

 

[triw51]

I wish you lived closer I would like to learn to make thoes boxes. You do such fine work.

 

[gimpy]

I'm with Bill one this one, OH,
the house next to us is for sale !!!

Nice job

 

[Bob Wemm]

Fabulous casting.
Love the colours.
Thanks for showing.

Bob.

 

[mtassie]

I need to learn how to make those, all it need is the time. Great work!

 

[johncrane]

George! your boxes ROCK!! you also have an eye for great looking colors and mixing them up.

 

[George Watkins]

thank you for all of your kind comments and "likes"

 

[Mason Kuettel]

Great Work! Beautiful castings.

 

[Fishinbo]

Gorgeous pieces! The colors and patterns are really attractive and the finish is flawless. Excellent job!

 

[George Watkins]

thank you

 

[lorbay]

Man George you make some sweet boxes, were you inspired by Ray Key?
Lin

 

[George Watkins]

Man George you make some sweet boxes, were you inspired by Ray Key?
Lin

thank you, no not really, I started woodturning 16 years ago after going toa craft fair and meeting a woodturner, I really liked an ash box which he had(wish I had bought it) I started chatting to him and bought my first lathe afew days later. I really struggled those first few years as there was no localwoodturners to ask for help and no internet forums.

In those first few years I can remember seeing Ray's boxes as well asRichard Raffan's and Allan Batty's in magazines and books but my box making bugwas definitely started at that craft fair.

 

[Quality Pen]

Just saw this thread in recent activity, had my interest... I'm a total newb... so forgive the question, but what is a "box" in this sense? They look more spherical to me lol...

 

[LanceD]

George, received my package this week. Thanks very much.
Love your boxes. The quality of your work is the goal I strive for.