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As we go, we are running out of time, this first year has gone so fast here at the school, it is incredible to see how out skills have improved from day one. We are now facing some serious work, and we are making it happen.

Our emphasis on handtools has given us confidence to stand in front of this projects and being able to execute as we go. We are masterizing our hands to drive our "planes" where we need to.

We use our different planes to make this incredible woods look as they deserve to.

My project has gone through a process of creation, in which you have to make adjustments along the way. After making some drawings and determining our project dimensions we create a mock-up.

This consists on taking your dimensions and bring them to life to a full size project in a different material. I used cardboard and basically wanted to look at my piece's volume, height, etc.

The mock-up process helps to make corrections and inspires new ideas.

I then decided to adjust my 3d design and look at the project with its different details in place.

Front view of the cabinet.

Every component has to have a series of steps analyzed in order to accomplish it. This are included in our procedure lists.

Tray functionality.

This jewelry display cabinet has a special purpose, not only displays our jewelry through the glass, but you are able to place this trays on top of our frame. This trays (drawers) can be interchangeable too, that means you can have two different setups on them, and change them every now and then to have some interesting displays every time a customer gets to see this piece.

Dovetails will bring a spark into this piece, you will be able to see this.

I also brought this design possibilities into a more real concept, and used different woods in showing this details. This will give me an idea on executing the process on real wood too.

Frame and glass.

Front view.

The project is taking shape now, this is really exciting. Making a piece of furniture is a process that needs a lot of attention and respect, just as any process in any profession. It has taught me a lot about myself and about this craft.