'Memory Box'
Posted: Wed 31 Aug, 2011 5:03 pm
A job I did for a friend, his late Dad's Met Police 'Memory Box'...My first ever attempt, Simons 275/ss deep rebate moulding, blue curtain velvet and thank god for silicone, buttons and fishing line! Handcuffs were the old heavy 1970's type and attached with line, buttons and a little silicone, the whistle was carefully stitched on with black unbreakable thread and secured at the rear with buttons. The helmet badge likewise, as was the epaulette. I used plain wood slip and painted it silver for the photo frame, cut a window in the velvet and foamboard and carefully inset the frame. The medal I carefully stitched the ribbon and placed the actual medal using a small blob of silicone (after making sure it rubs off if it needs to be taken out). Foam board was covered with the same velvet for the sides of the 'box'. I have probably caused a few sharp intakes of breath for my 'techniques' but I have only one thing to ask...I have no idea how much to charge! 
