Box with Scrimshaw

[BearMan]

Hi Everybody,

Here is a box, I finished a couple days ago. The box is Poplar, stained with diluted "Light Brown" spirit dye, finished with Lacquer & wax. It has an inlaid Scrimshaw disc, covered with 5-6oz leather. The Basketweave is done in a circular pattern. The leather is colored in the dry brush technique, with diluted "Light Brown" spirit dye. I used the center cutout for some inside decoration. I just couldn't throw that part away! The disc isn't real Ivory, but the Scrimshaw is genuine. Thanks for Lookin',,, Ed the"BearMan"

[Storm]

This is a totally awesome piece Ed!! Did you also do the schrimshaw? It is a beautiful heirloom quality piece!!!

[gtwister09]

Ed,

The inside center looks very nice. Is that your schrimshaw?

Regards,

Ben

[BearMan]

Hi Storm & Ben,

I wish I could say that I did the Scrimshaw myself, but I didn't. It was one of those things that I've had sitting around, saying "someday" I'll find a good use for it. I don't know if this was the best use, but I like it. Thanks,,, Ed

[silentrob]

some very nice work. I like how you recycled the cutout on the inside.

[crissy]

wow bearman,

that is really special

[dragonspit]

very nice. I bet the cutting around the edges of the inside logo was a painstaking detail. what did you use to cut that and exacto knife, lol ?

[Luke Hatley]

That is a work of art.......

[TexasJack]

Really, Really nice!!!

[BearMan]

Hi Everybody,

Thanks for all the wonderfull comments! This box was made out of left over,,,, what I had on hand things. Ed the"BearMan"