My wife and inspiration is a "small projects" person. A scroll sawyer, she makes lovely boxes, puzzles, bowls and other small items. (In fact, she's written a book about making bowls on the scroll saw -- published by Fox Chapel.) Displaying her work is a challenge. This shadow box represents one solution. I used some white oak I had sitting around, and added an inlay of walnut for interest. The shelf spacing was customized to accommodate the objects to be displayed. Because each shelf is only about an eighth of an inch thick, there are hidden reinforcements in the rear to prevent bowing. The shadow box was a success. But her work keeps on coming, and gets better all the time. She's creating her own patterns now, and the objects she's making cry out to be displayed. So more pieces like this one are soon to come.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
A Shadow Box for Carole's Work
My wife and inspiration is a "small projects" person. A scroll sawyer, she makes lovely boxes, puzzles, bowls and other small items. (In fact, she's written a book about making bowls on the scroll saw -- published by Fox Chapel.) Displaying her work is a challenge. This shadow box represents one solution. I used some white oak I had sitting around, and added an inlay of walnut for interest. The shelf spacing was customized to accommodate the objects to be displayed. Because each shelf is only about an eighth of an inch thick, there are hidden reinforcements in the rear to prevent bowing. The shadow box was a success. But her work keeps on coming, and gets better all the time. She's creating her own patterns now, and the objects she's making cry out to be displayed. So more pieces like this one are soon to come.
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