Lovely box isn't it? The box is made entirely with only thick string or cord, wooden dowels and glue ! The filigree style gives it a very ornate look. Imagine if you used soutache cord!
Watch the artisan make it with the help of a diagram placed inside a plastic sheet protector. This allows her to remove each panel after construction. Curving the panels is done by heating and pressing them around a water bottle mandrel.
The tutorial is in Russian so turn off the sound unless you understand the language.
I first spotted this on Bored Panda's Facebook Page. Whoever shared it inexplicably called it a jewelry box!! That led to a number of comments about small jewelry falling out through the holes!! The box could be made such that the panels are less holey if it were to be a jewelry box. Or store jewelry in separate little zip locks inside the box.
I rather like the use of the crystals to embellish the box. But some of the Bored Panda followers thought those were tacky. What do you think? Please share your comments!
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This box looks amazing and it resembles silver filigree jewellery box that have a carboard box/compartment covered with silk. At first I thought it was done by quilling paper as I couldnt believe that it was rope.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that amazing!
ReplyDeleteI like it with the bling on it and I like it without.
Spoken like a jewelry maker! I think we all appreciate bling on occasion!
DeleteBring on the bling!!
ReplyDeleteAfter looking at the video, it's an amazing work of art. I don't think that everything has to be utilitarian. I would think of it as just what it is - a beautiful piece of artistry and display it as is.
ReplyDeleteOnce again I'm inspired to a fever pitch! This is stunning. I love bling but I think this choice distracts from the beauty of the work. For those who want to use it as a box, why not build a clear plastic box to insert inside? Did I miss it or does she show what kind of glue she's using? Wish I spoke Russian!
ReplyDeleteat first glance, i thought it was paper quilling and beautiful. After watching the video im reminded of stiffened crochet snowflakes/doilies. It's beautiful and prompts so many ideas! i agree with no bling or more subtle bling (clear crystals?) and a clear or white liner.
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