Hi Eugene,
Did you use the Suede-Tex flocking, where you apply the glue then use the bug bomb shaped gizmo to blow the fibers on?
The reason I ask is that several times in the past, I used the Suede-Tex flocking and it didn't seem to last so I started using crushed velvet in my jewelry boxes instead.
I'm also getting a nice little collection of pens now and need something to put them in so will probably be making a few boxes myself rather than keep buying the leather binders for $40 a pop.
Very nice looking box... but where is the hidden compartment, I only count 23 slots [
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George