So I plan on making a jewelry box for my final project. The box will be a rectangular frame made of copper tubing using 90 degree elbow connector on the corners. There will be 2 separate rectangles, one on the top and one on the bottom. I will connect the top and bottom with T connectors. This is all 1/2 ID pipe and connectors. The top will be made out of copper sheet attached by hinges. If I have time I want to hammer a bevelled edge around the copper. If not I will make a lid and then attach a separate etched piece onto it using small nuts and bolts (to keep with the industrial feel of the whole piece) *as seen in the picture. I will then make the inside of the jewelry box with clear acyclic. I will make several compartments on the inside of the box to hold rings, necklaces, etc. In the other picture I have posted I laid out different inside arrangements for the acrylic. I will cut these out on the laser cutter and then connect them with weld-on, epoxy or super glue. If I can I want to figure out how to make an interlocking system for the inside compartments so it is strong and doesn't need glue. I will then try and rivet the acrylic to the copper piping on the inside of the box to hold the separate pieces together.
Sound good. I would focus on making a really nice etching and figuring out how you can keep the joints and connections of your piece neat and clean.
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