Tuesday, August 16, 2011

TBAI Gallery Piece Process

This project seems like ages ago now but I’m glad that I documented it as I went. Now I can show photos of how it progressed from being a plain, unfinished wooden box to a gallery piece for TBAI.

Here’s where I started –with the front masked off to protect it from all the hazards that surely ensue when I work with glue and paint and various other mediums.

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I wanted the front to be more ornate so I went about adding some trim.

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After measuring, sawing, gluing and much woe-is-me-ing, the trim has been applied.

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Here’s the fun and sometimes tedious part – adding some interesting texture to the surface of the box.

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One of many coats of paint that doesn’t look like much in this photo.

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The color in the photo below is a little better and the photo shows the designs I added to the surface earlier.

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Now I turn my attentions to adding a decorative paper to the inside.

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An idea came to me for some shelves for the inside.  “Sure, no problem,” I said to myself.  Me thinks that sometimes it’s better that way – at least until it’s too late to turn back!

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Yes, this is the shelf unit upside down.  I think the glue was drying at this point.  It’s very weird in my house sometimes.

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Below a trial run to see how the shelf fits and a glimpse of the transfers in process for the edges of the box.

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A close-up view of the shelf trim mostly because I love this shot.  It makes me feel very, very small – like an elf.

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This shows the left side with the transfer paper beginning to be removed leaving the quotes in place.  I think part of the enjoyment of working on these boxes is getting to fiddle with tiny little things like these itsy bitsy chocolates.

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A close-up of the transfer paper coming off.  Makes me quite nostalgic it does.  Perhaps it’s time to start a new piece?

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An artful shot of the left side chocolates, quotes, and a milkshake on the right side.

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A bit of the detail – yummy. 

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Here’s the completed piece from the front – closed, of course.  Yes, there is a teddy bear in there.  A chocolate colored one!

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Here’s the piece completely open – “Chocolate Dreams”.

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The final photo of the right side with all the chocolate goodness displayed inside.  Just remember:  “All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”  ~Charles M. Shultz

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9 comments:

  1. Your boxes are always so amazing. Beautiful work, yet again. :)

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  2. Hi Miss Ginger,

    BEAUTIFUL, stunning, amazing. WOW!

    I wonder if early one morning you will look at the box and see someone else sitting inside? The name Sebastian comes to mind. (o: Giggle.

    It would be just like him to do that very thing. And it would be fun to take his picture sitting there.

    Heaps of Hugs
    Prudence

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  3. I'm dreaming of chocolate. That little box is full of temptations and
    and luscious love. With a bear as well.
    Hugs
    Kay

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  4. WOW! This is an awesome box. I love the wip and admire your talent and imagination.

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  5. Always love to see Sebastian and his travels, have been doing some catching up with blogs. Do love this little box, very clever, you are so imaginative.

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  6. Oh that is beautiful, one day I want to have a house with space for one of your boxy creations!

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  7. Wow that is a fantastic piece !!!After my heart with the chocolate.
    A very talented girl you are~~~
    Hugs,
    Bonnie

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  8. @ Heather - Gee Heather! You make me blush. Thank you!

    @ The Bear's Blog - You are too kind too! I appreciate your input. Sebastian says it would be a fine idea if it was still around but it left before he had a chance to climb inside!

    @ Kays Kids - You know that saying? Some people dream in color, I dream in chocolate? Fits you to a T!

    @ maddyrose - So nice of you to say such sweet things! Thanks MR.

    @ Roberta - Glad you had a chance to stop by and see what craziness has ensued. Thanks for your comments.

    @ Katy - And it would be an honor for me!

    @ Bonnie - Thanks for that and for referring to me as a girl! You get extras sprinkles!

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  9. Your chocolate box was truly a stunning piece of work! We all loved EVERYTHING about it--it was in first place on our ballots.

    Warmly,
    Cheryl

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