Black Lacquer Box

[munzieb]

Got another request from my wife to make another Box Joint Box she could paint. She wanted it to have a high gloss black lacquer finish (almost piano like) I got the joint box and dome pretty well down pat. She also wanted a drawer. (first for me)  It's 8x10 1/2" poplar. There are at least 10 coats of black lacquer and I wet sanded with 320 grit most of the coats. It's amazing how fast lacquer dries! It took me a few days to get the box ready and just a day (with drying ) to have her amazing painting done. I'm loving that high gloss look and the flowers!

[oldhudson]

Outstanding

[meflick]

Quite the team you two make. Another beautifully done box. I like the addition of the drawer as well. The black lacquer adds to its beauty. You need to see what other great ideas she has for you. 

[Scrappile]

WOW! What a beauty.  That second picture it looks like you could touch a real flower on the lid.  You are a great craftsman, your wife a great painter...

[Rockytime]

Absolutely stunning! Such talent and artistry.

[munzieb]

Thanks all, I did use a scroll saw to cut the face of the drawer. Before gluing the sides of the box, I laid out the size of the draw, drill a very small hole and cut as straight as possible the outline of the drawer face. I couldn't do much sanding after the cut or it would not have been a tight fit. I datoed the base for a 1/4" base and a 1/8" frame above the drawer and I cut out the center with a 1/4" lip to give me room to make adjustments and fit for the frame of the drawer. I made a drop in for the dividers and covered with felt. Each one has been a learning process and they get faster each time. I'm back to scrolling again. Beach, lighthouse design I worked on and a B-25 for my B-I-L. His dad flew one. Still gobbling pixels on that one for now. FYI, The lacquer has a tendency to stick between the top and base. A little paste wax can prevent that from happening.

Edited February 16, 2019 by munzieb
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[Tomanydogs]

Another beautiful box and your wife’s painting is outstanding. 

[amazingkevin]

Arr, Bring me treasure-laden box back to the ship!!!! Breathtaking

 

[Greg Slagle]

Where's the LOVE button when you need it...  That is one sweet looking box and the finish looks fantastic...  The paint job is phenomenal... 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Man there is an example of two great artisans. Job well done all the way around. I wish I could paint like that. Black lacquer is tough product to work with and get a good looking finish. Thanks for showing.

[Karl S]

Great collaboration on that project it's top-notch, Well done. 

[Gene Howe]

A real beauty. 

[rafairchild2]

A true heirloom piece... A work of art.

A great team effort!

[don watson]

A stunning box and the painting is superb, Thanks for showing.

[munzieb]

1 hour ago, don watson said:

A stunning box and the painting is superb, Thanks for showing.

Thanks Don, I've done several other boxes since then and learned something new each time. My wife's paint job on this one is still my favorite.

[don watson]

Absolutely great paint design. Fabulous box.