2009 Ribbons and Bows Box - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

handibunny · 10-23-2009, 11:51 PM

A few months ago, someone called Fox Chapel and asked if my book contained any bowls with bows on them. I filed that thought away for a future project, but got busy with other stuff and never go around to it.

When I saw Fran's pretty oval bowl with the contrasting lid, it reminded me that I still hadn't gotten around to working out my project: a covered box, made with the stacked ring method, and topped with a bow like the one on my "ribbons and bows" box. I decided to use the square pattern from my book as the basis, since it was more box-like than any other shape.

Here are pictures of the 2007 box and several views of the newer version. It took me three tries to get the loops right (washing off the glue before it could set) but I refused to give up. The name stamp was a Xmas gift, and although I had a hard time learning how to use it, I finally got it right.

If anyone wants construction specifics, just ask. It's the same old technique, just dressed up a bit.

Ocelot · 10-24-2009, 12:26 AM

That's beautiful, Carole! Very nice.

Ray

saw dust · 10-24-2009, 12:35 AM

Carole, you do such nice work. Hope to get your book and maybe give bowl making a try. Doubt I could match your great work. saw dust

Haggard3230 · 10-24-2009, 12:38 AM

Very well done Carole, that is very pretty.

handibunny · 10-24-2009, 12:42 AM

Saw dust, after 150 bowls or so, you start getting the hang of it . . . .

What I like is that even simple bowls can look really nice, and they're great ways to use up scrap wood. Glad you liked my project--I had fun making it.

marshall · 10-24-2009, 01:34 AM

Carole real sweet work , where do you get the time . Working full time and finding time to scoll is hard for me ...

.........Marshall

handibunny · 10-24-2009, 01:57 AM

Retirement, Marshall . . . . . .

parrot lover · 10-24-2009, 02:30 AM

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!

DWSudekum · 10-24-2009, 04:16 AM

Definatly a work of art Carol. I love the contrasting colors. Thanks for showing us another great example of your skills.

DW

Fran1942 · 10-24-2009, 05:10 AM

Beautiful, just beautiful. Put something inside and you wouldn't even have to wrap it up to give as a gift. It is kinda funny how can completely change the appearance of a project with some additions like that.
Fran

10-24-2009, 12:26 AM	#2
Ocelot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 549	That's beautiful, Carole! Very nice. Ray __________________ http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t=bdee7145.pbw

10-24-2009, 12:38 AM	#4
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 3,578	Very well done Carole, that is very pretty. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

10-24-2009, 12:42 AM	#5
handibunny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 625	Saw dust, after 150 bowls or so, you start getting the hang of it . . . . What I like is that even simple bowls can look really nice, and they're great ways to use up scrap wood. Glad you liked my project--I had fun making it. __________________ Carole Follow me on my blog: www.scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com

10-24-2009, 01:34 AM	#6
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas { USA } Posts: 2,680	Carole real sweet work , where do you get the time . Working full time and finding time to scoll is hard for me ............Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

10-24-2009, 01:57 AM	#7
handibunny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 625	Retirement, Marshall . . . . . . __________________ Carole Follow me on my blog: www.scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com

10-24-2009, 12:35 AM	#3
saw dust Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,301	Carole, you do such nice work. Hope to get your book and maybe give bowl making a try. Doubt I could match your great work. saw dust

10-24-2009, 02:30 AM	#8
parrot lover Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	All I can say is WOW!!!!!!

10-24-2009, 04:16 AM	#9
DWSudekum Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 435	Definatly a work of art Carol. I love the contrasting colors. Thanks for showing us another great example of your skills. DW

10-24-2009, 05:10 AM	#10
Fran1942 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 550	Beautiful, just beautiful. Put something inside and you wouldn't even have to wrap it up to give as a gift. It is kinda funny how can completely change the appearance of a project with some additions like that. Fran

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