To carve this was simply to repeat border b. This was so satisfactory that Ralph decided to try his pupil on finer work, and the design shown in [Fig. 58] was tried. In each case Harry found that he was making triangular cuts, and removing triangular chips, just as in the first border, only the triangles were in different positions. Ralph suggested that they begin to decorate some of the things they had already made, and the little basswood box shown in [Fig. 33] was brought out, and the design shown in [Fig. 59] drawn and carved upon it.
Fig. 58. A more elaborate picture frame
There followed a number of "backs," which Ralph explained could be used as thermometer backs, match scratchers, calendars, key racks, and in other ways. In each case, the design was drawn carefully on paper, and thence transferred to the surface of the wood with the same care that it had been done on paper. The designing required considerable thought.
Figs. 59 and 60. Designs for box covers
Where a border continued around four sides, the corner became the most difficult and interesting part of the design, and was worked out first. ([Fig. 61].)