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RUNNER-UP: LINDSAY ATHORN
2. The Lake Jewellery Box, fiddleback blackwood, white pearl resin
‘The bookmatched bark edge top and front has a white pearl resin feature in the centre with a natural quartz feel. The removable sliding tray also has a white pearl resin band around the top edge. The construction method and hinge position allows the lid to self support itself at around 110° without the need of stays or blocks on the back. The hinge pivot point is key here, achieved by making the back of the box slightly thicker. Mitre joints throughout are pre-sealed before final gluing for maximum strength. I wanted to utilise the beauty of the contrasting interior and outer edge colours of the log.’
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID
Each individual piece of wood is unique, and Lindsay Althorn’s Lake Jewellery Box makes creative use of the sapwood and bark edge to surround a frozen lake. Every detail has been considered, from the rolled edge to the layout of the interior, a finely crafted box. Will Matthysen
3. Lindsay Athorn, Symmetry, blackheart and golden sassafras. ‘The design aims to please the eye while camouflaging the workings of the box. The lid is self supporting and the beads are slightly curved at the longest sides to act as handles for the drawers. Both dark and light timbers on the top have the grain waterfalling down each end.’
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