While I've been painting the jigsaw I had other ideas about using the bee and flower design further. And having got a little braver with the laser cutter I wanted to try out something else. I liked the idea of making a box using just one flower and one bee, possibly using the bee as a clasp. I played with the notion of making the insect drop into a space in the lid, or using a magnet and securing the bee only on one side. For the moment it is this one design that won out.
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| First attempt. The rings are to be stuck together to form the box. |
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| Spot the mistake! I altered the size while adjusting something else on the laser computer and took no note of it. It was easier to go back to the laptop. |
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| The shapes match up perfectly but I rather like them off kilter. |
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| Second attempt. Smaller and all fitting, plus the lid is hinged thanks to Steve. |
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| What it will, sort of, look like when finished. |
