And so, it has reached completion.

The coffin lid reproduction was a fun project, and has finally reached it's completion. We photographed the lid in the old Cedar Grove Cemetery, with some headstones dating back to 1813. It was a beautiful evening, and the graveyard was empty save for an artistic looney. The pictures turned out very well, and for the first time I have seen, the mausoleum doors were open. The atmosphere was perfect for the photographing. Enjoy.

More breaking news on the coffin lid.

1st photo - Taken after the application of aging copper alcohol ink.
2nd photo - Close-up of the ink.
3rd photo - Darkly beautiful picture of the lid after the hand-painting of the designs, with the cross setting atop it.
4th photo - The lid after the detail was applied, and the cross was removed.
5th photo - Close-up of the detail.
6th photo - Another shot of the lid with the cross atop it.
7th photo - The back of the lid was painted black to assure accuracy of the original design.
8th photo - Close-up of the black designs on the original coffin box lid.

Next up: Attaching the cross, aging and attaching the hinges, adding the hanging device, and attaching the lace.