Here is one of the non gaming projects I have been working on, a historical re-enactor friend of mine asked me to make him a Viking age bench box, this is what I came up with. It is made of yellow pine, stained with Golden Pecan stain and finished with a coat of clear Polyurethane.
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| The front says "Best is ones own nest, however small, you are always mistress of your own home." |
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| This side says " May Odin give you knowledge on your path, may Thor grant you strength and courage on your way, and may Loki give you laughter as you go." |
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| The back says " This box belongs to Evja Rögnvaldsdóttir, gifted to her by Christian Thoman of York on the day of her adoption into his household. |
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| I struggled a bit with this side, I tried a few different designs and words, I finally settled on a variation of the other side, this one says "May Odin, far-wanderer grant you wisdom, courage and victory. May Friend Thor grant you his strength. And may both be with you." Also, it says "This box was made by Bjorn Grimketill." |
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| and here is the lid. |
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That is awesome my friend. I would love a box like that one. But I know I will have to save for it. I know she will love it.
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