ASC Glasses Box
I call this my “Original Aunt Sukeys Choice” Glasses Box. On the top of the box is an “Aunt Sukeys Choice” quilt pattern. The glasses box is about 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" and 2 1/4" high on the outside. Inside it is 2 3/8" x 5 3/8" x 1 1/2". I made it using 136 pieces of wood cut in either diamond or triangle shapes from different kinds of wood. I used the half size pieces to make the “Aunt Sukeys Choice” pattern on top so there are 40 pieces where there would normally be only 20 pieces. The box is finished in its natural color with 5 or 6 coats of a clear wiping varnish, rubbed in by hand. The pieces are a bit over 3/16" thick, glued onto a Baltic Birch base, so hold up much better than a thin veneer.
The type of wood is listed on the bottom of the box from the center out. On this box the wood is “Purpleheart” from Central or South America, “Wenge” from West Africa, “Satinwood” from Sri Lanka, “Lacewood” from Australia, and “Walnut” from Missouri.
On the bottom I signed it, listed the wood, and dated it. After the date, the words “Foot Cut” let you know I made it on a foot powered table saw.
I lined the box with black velveteen.
ASC Glasses Box
I call this my “Original Aunt Sukeys Choice” Glasses Box. On the top of the box is an “Aunt Sukeys Choice” quilt pattern. The glasses box is about 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" and 2 1/4" high on the outside. Inside it is 2 3/8" x 5 3/8" x 1 1/2". I made it using 136 pieces of wood cut in either diamond or triangle shapes from different kinds of wood. I used the half size pieces to make the “Aunt Sukeys Choice” pattern on top so there are 40 pieces where there would normally be only 20 pieces. The box is finished in its natural color with 5 or 6 coats of a clear wiping varnish, rubbed in by hand. The pieces are a bit over 3/16" thick, glued onto a Baltic Birch base, so hold up much better than a thin veneer.
The type of wood is listed on the bottom of the box from the center out. On this box the wood is “Purpleheart” from Central or South America, “Wenge” from West Africa, “Satinwood” from Sri Lanka, “Lacewood” from Australia, and “Walnut” from Missouri.
On the bottom I signed it, listed the wood, and dated it. After the date, the words “Foot Cut” let you know I made it on a foot powered table saw.
I lined the box with black velveteen.