Turning Wood Into Art

"Flower" Boxes

Flower Box II - The inspiration for this box came from a multitude of floral shapes.
Flower Box II

The inspiration for this box came from a multitude of floral shapes. For example: The "Base" from a lilly flower. The "flower" from native Australian species. I have used Australian native species in this box: Base:'"Paddock" Jarrah, "Stem": Silver ash, "Flower" Lace She Oak, "Pistil" Huon Pine. The piece has been finished with Danish Oil and wax.l

 Flower box II: Rear View - The "Rear View" of "Flower Box II". A magnificent
Flower box II: Rear View

The "Rear View" of "Flower Box II". A magnificent piece of light "Paddock Jarrah" showing fiddle back figure.
Flower Box II: side view - View from the side of this complex box. The "flower" is a b
Flower Box II: side view

View from the side of this complex box. The "flower" is a box in itself nestled in a chamber in the stem.

 Flower Box II: "Flower" - The "Flower" in this piece is, in itself, a seperate box de
Flower Box II: "Flower"

The "Flower" in this piece is, in itself, a seperate box desiigned to hold precious rings. See the following photo for more detai.l
Flower Box II: Individual Components - This photo shows the individual components of the box. The "Flow
Flower Box II: Individual Components

This photo shows the individual components of the box. The "Flower" when opened reveals a compartment suitable for storing rings on a fine finial. Below the flower I have turned a "secret compartment" for that very special item!!

 Karri and Silver Ash Box top View - This is the top view of the Karri and Silver Ash lidded box (Flower B
Karri and Silver Ash Box top View

This is the top view of the Karri and Silver Ash lidded box (Flower Box Series I). The photo shows the Silver Ash "flower" lid nestled witiin the Karri "leaves" of the box body
Karri and Silver Ash Flower Box Series I - This is the first box in "Flower Box Series I". The base wa
Karri and Silver Ash Flower Box Series I

This is the first box in "Flower Box Series I". The base was turned from a block of West Australian Karri (Eualyptus diversicolor). The exterior of the base was then carved to create the "leaves". The exterior was then burnt and etched to give "veins" to the "leaves". The base was finished with Danish oil. The lid "flower" was made from Silver Ash (Flindersia bourjotiana) and finished with a friction polish wax.