Writing Slope Dilema

[fuchsiaprincess]

Love the royal blue suede, Michael! Extremely regal and extravagant

 

Do we have to bow and curtsy when the lid opens?

 

"Yer royal 'inkness..."

 

Yup! And don't forget to scatter the rose petals as the pens proceed out in procession .....

[fuchsiaprincess]

Michael,

 

Do you mind taking a photo of the blue suede and the fuchsia leather side-by-side together? I think they would make a beautiful match!

 

Warm regards,

FP x

[esterbex]

Has me wondering what Royal Purple would look like. That blue is lovely!

 

As for the name of the bigger box thread, I like mhguda's suggestion.

[my63]

Michael,

 

Do you mind taking a photo of the blue suede and the fuchsia leather side-by-side together? I think they would make a beautiful match!

 

Warm regards,

FP x

 

Hi FP here is your picture as requested if you dont like leather then please look away now.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8117/8658373054_5880078a87_z.jpg

IMG_3400 by my0771, on Flickr

 

These two hides are very different the pink one is goat skin I think and has been finished on both sides one leather and one suede.

The blue which is called cobalt blue is pigskin and is only finished on one side although they say unfinished it is smooth and this is often used for lining.

I used black pigskin to line your pen wraps FP.

 

The pink is a third of the size of the blue and therefore more expensive.

Michael

Edited April 17, 2013 by my63

[my63]

Has me wondering what Royal Purple would look like. That blue is lovely!

 

As for the name of the bigger box thread, I like mhguda's suggestion.

 

Thanks esterbex they do a royal purple as it happens I was just looking though their brochure do you by any chance have one of them web cams here ?

 

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8657311543_37a5ba781e_z.jpg

IMG_3403 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8658419870_33ed3f4aaf_z.jpg

IMG_3405 by my0771, on Flickr

 

As for the new thread I was toying with the idea of just boxes and archive both of the other threads.

Although I do like to do little boxes when I can not do the larger projects so I am not sure.

 

By the way I have everything to make your replacement trays for the Art decco box.

 

Michael

[esterbex]

:bunny01:

"just boxes" works too!

Edited April 17, 2013 by esterbex

[mhguda]

But if you archive these older threads would they still be accessible to us readers? There is some nice eyecandy there! plus helpful info that can stand re-reading...

[alc3261]

The large suede hide arrived for alc3261's box today and I could not resist making a start.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8654865495_2c3bce47e7_z.jpg

IMG_3391 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8654861549_b2fa8b8a65_z.jpg

IMG_3386_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8655967874_b4f75ab9c3_z.jpg

IMG_3389 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I hope you like it but I really hope that alc3261 likes it fingers crossed.

The inserts are not fixed in place yet as i need to line the main box then check the fit of the traysthen I can apply the finish and fit the inserts.

Nice!!

[my63]

Boy am I pleased that you like that because I have done this as well......

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8117/8658944660_8068d67d6a_z.jpg

IMG_3406 by my0771, on Flickr

 

And this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8658945854_959995fd8c_z.jpg

IMG_3408 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Sorry that is not the view that you want

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8658946464_13753b5acf_z.jpg

IMG_3409 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is the view that you want

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8126/8657841239_5860c8a85e_z.jpg

IMG_3410 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I cut cardboard templates for the top and bottom before I added the base and lid the sides were cut after the base was in place.

I only glued the edges that were turned over on the bottom piece the sides were glued all over as the trays will touch the sides as they are lowered into place.

Nothing is fixed in place yet I need to seal the box and once it has dried I can glue the lining into the box and try the trays I expect I will have to take a couple of mm off each tray.

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[my63]

But if you archive these older threads would they still be accessible to us readers? There is some nice eyecandy there! plus helpful info that can stand re-reading...

Yes I dont think they are moved anywhere as I have a load of writing slopes to restore and will add them to this thread.

Sorry if I have confused anyone

[fuchsiaprincess]

But if you archive these older threads would they still be accessible to us readers? There is some nice eyecandy there! plus helpful info that can stand re-reading...

 

Definitely yes! Useful threads on FPN do not get removed. You can use the search function to find this thread, or mark it as one of you favourites

[my63]

why not simply go for bigger boxes by michael. I liked the Little boxes title, it made the thread very "findable", if that's a word... Good luck with this, I don't think I've posted to your threads before but I like to read and look at the beautiful pictures.

I like bigger boxes I will start the new topic with the final pictures of alc3261s box soon thanks.

I did say I would offer a prize and I was thinking a small box would be a good prize if you would like one.

Please let me know what you think.

Thanks

Michael

[mhguda]

Michael,

I am so pleased that you will be using my suggestion for a name. And I like it that you honor your pledge of a prize. Plus, I'm sure you will enjoy working on another box. So do call the box mhguda's box, that does please me. And if you want to give it away, fine. But, I find the gift of it to me too generous, and I feel I cannot accept it, for such a small thing.

In addition to which, the postage would probably take the fun out of giving it. Keep it yourself, use it, and remember the fun you we had that led to its making. It will be nice to know that somewhere in the world someone will be using a box with my name on it.

Thanks!

[fuchsiaprincess]

Michael,

 

Do you mind taking a photo of the blue suede and the fuchsia leather side-by-side together? I think they would make a beautiful match!

 

Warm regards,

FP x

 

Hi FP here is your picture as requested if you dont like leather then please look away now.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8117/8658373054_5880078a87_z.jpg

IMG_3400 by my0771, on Flickr

 

These two hides are very different the pink one is goat skin I think and has been finished on both sides one leather and one suede.

The blue which is called cobalt blue is pigskin and is only finished on one side although they say unfinished it is smooth and this is often used for lining.

I used black pigskin to line your pen wraps FP.

 

The pink is a third of the size of the blue and therefore more expensive.

Michael

 

They look absolutely gorgeous, Michael! Unfortunately, the fuchsia isn't terribly bright, especially next to the cobalt blue. Thank you for taking the time to post the photo

[my63]

Hi everyone here are the final pictures of Hollys box if you remember it started off as a Ryman pencil box like this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8444516460_c5b5ded278_z.jpg
IMG_9702 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is American Madrona veneer

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8709905431_f5a81750e2_z.jpg
IMG_0466 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Brown Leather interior

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8127/8711031490_d604b19f4b_z.jpg
IMG_0480 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8709909119_7e9f23d58a_z.jpg
IMG_0495 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks for watching

 

Michael

 

[OakIris]

That turned out wonderfully, Michael. Is that the fumed oak veneer on the interior of the lid? What a nice mixture of colors and textures - can't wait to see it in person!

 

Holly

[my63]

It will be on its way to you very soon I hope that it gives you many years of enjoyment.

 

Michael

[my63]

Two large projects finished so whats next.

 

My avitar is a Springer Spaniel called Diesel he came to us from the Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue a very worthy cause.

As with all rescues anywhere they are always trying to raise funds.

So this next project is to be sold to raise money for this charity.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/8721458140_c2eba4b0fe_z.jpg
IMG_3518 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/8720299039_e0c4528bc4_z.jpg
IMG_3522 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It looks like most of the pieces are there they just are not joined together anymore.

Oh well pleanty to do

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[my63]

I have now removed the veneer which was well past its best and can now repair the structure of the box the top pannel has shrunk by 5mm.

Regular watchers will know that the old veneer is held in place with hide glue which can be softened with an iron and a little steam.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/8722125253_8028ff402d_z.jpg
IMG_3529_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/8722124797_5594052f0e_z.jpg
IMG_3528_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks for watching

 

Michael

 

[OakIris]

It will be on its way to you very soon I hope that it gives you many years of enjoyment.

 

Michael

 

 

:bunny01: Can't wait!

 

 

I look forward to seeing your posts and photos as you work on your new writing slope restoration project, Michael - and it will be for a great cause, too.

 

Holly