Made to house the ashes of a client’s beloved pet, this box is designed to resemble, when viewed from above, a pet with its tail wrapped around its body. The body of the box is a single piece of steam-bent ash, sandblasted to produce a texture reminiscent of fur. The top and bottom are quartersawn sycamore, chosen for its contrasting texture. The interior is gilded with silver leaf, so thin that you can see the grain lines beneath it. The pins are aluminum dowels.

EBONIZED ASH AND SYCAMORE, 6-1/2D X 11-1/2W X 3H

– Kelly Parker, Parkville, Mo.

From Fine Woodworking #290

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