Cleveland Browns Cigar Box #2

Cleveland Browns Cigar Box #2, 2012

4" x 6" etched, brass mounted to a cigar box.

Carolina Panthers Cigar Box

Carolina Panthers Cigar Box, 2012

Seven of the boxes I did as presents this year were NFL teams and three of those seven were Carolina Panthers boxes. One box stayed in the Carolinas and other two went to family in Texas.

4.25" x 6.25" etched, stainless steel mounted to a cigar box.

Detailed view, Carolina Panthers Cigar Box, 2012

Dragon Cigar Box

Dragon Cigar Box, 2012

Etched, brass mounted on a cigar box.

Now that the holidays are over I can finally show what I've been working on for over the past year. I decided to make etched plaques for cigar boxes for all my male friends and family members. Each plaque was personalized for each person's interest and the boxes were lined with fabric.

This one was for my nephew. I'll be posting a new one every 2-3 days here along with a few other items I finished up over the last few months.

Copper Ship

Sailing Ship, copper, 2012

4" x 4" etched copper.

U.S. Mail Postage Stamp

U.S. Air Mail Postage Stamp, 2012

5" x 4" etched brass.

"The Kraken" Chest

"The Kraken" Chest, 2012

4" x 5" etched brass on cigar box.

 

Detail view of "The Kraken" Chest, 2012

Update - 09.08.12

Victorian/Steampunk Gumball Machine, 2012

Nothing new to show in etchings. I've been working on pieces for holiday gifts and few personal projects. So after Christmas I will have many new items to show off.

This gumball machine was just a simple repaint of a flea-market find. This is directly inspired from the one done at epbot.com. Yes, there is a hole in the globe on the backside. Found out the globe was cracked when I got it home and a chunk broke off after completing it.

I want to also point out some links on the right side of this page. First, is Laura's Art from the Heart showcasing handmade jewelry and crafts. Then there is my sister's new project: Carousel Accessories' crocheted items can be seen at Deviant Art and Etsy Store.

Finally, almost all of the metal I use is purchased from OnlineMetals.com. They have a great selection and you can order cut-to-size. Please check them out here. (If you happen to use any link on this page and  purchase anything from them , I'll get a few dollars back to help me buy more metal. Hey, copper's not cheap anymore!)