In the last post about the Special Couple box we had not added any of the blue colors . Once the blue was added, it took about 3 firings in the kiln to get the colors deep enough to my liking.
The blues were the last colors to add.
On to building the box itself.
Originally I thought I would use clear bevels but, the very clear did not appeal to me and I changed over to this milky white. Which has a bit of translucent qualities that will illuminate the lid nicely yet offer the contents a bit of privacy.
This box being a bit larger than most are that I work up, deserved a box on box lid. Meaning each, lid and bottom, are boxes but fit onto each other.
At this point the lid might have a hinge added but, due to the weight of this project I tried a lift off lid.
I added posts inside to keep the lid from sliding off.
Genius right!
The post is in the corner.
The edges are sculpted to add visual and tactile texture.
Then it has acid washed and I color the copper in my signature blend and polish and we are done!
