The Snake Box I named this the "Snake Box" because it displays a snake-like tessellation. If M.C. Escher had designed this, I imagine he would have added little dots for the eyes and given them different expressions. I like the tessellation because it so nicely transforms into a surprisingly different common mosaic. The first challenge is to find the first move. This is a hidden move in the spirit of the Braided Box. Once you have found this you may begin a sequence of moves very similar to the Block Box. The pattern transformation is the clue, you will know you have unlocked the box when you see the checkerboard. What!? A checkerboard! There a few other nice secrets about the Snake Box, but I will not reveal these here. I can't give too much away! This piece will be available Fall 2008. Click here for more. |
The checkered motif. The box is unlocked. |
The interior is made from curly maple. I've used my famous concealed compound hinges made from Ebony. |
Holly and Ebony are the light and dark woods. These are so different that each requires a different finishing process. |
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