Affine Creations

About: Affine, from the Latin, affinis, "connected with"

Rooted in my love of Mathematics and geometric simplicity, I create visually strikingly pieces of art that are also household items. My work focuses on using colorful and expressive woods for everyday objects including keepsake boxes, coasters and clocks. I painstakingly hand craft and finish each piece to bring out the natural beauty of the woods I have chosen.

Nicholas Phillips
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Benzene Bowl - 60.00 (USD)

Figured Pear and Rosewood 2.25" Chessboard - 375.00 (USD)

Curly and Ambrosia Maple Jewelry Box (II) - 100.00 (USD)

Chessboard Coasters - 50.00 (USD)
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- May 19, 13
  
  Finished “Utah” bracelet boxes. First one is with Australian Cypress top, the second with Figured Cherry. The fronts are the last of the beautiful Kiaat I had. Finished with coat of Tung Oil and then three coats of custom Tung Oil/Varnish blend.
- May 15, 13
  
  Locally distilled rye, best way to end a productive day in the shop.
- May 15, 13
  
  Kiaat sliced in half and joints cut. A pair of bracelet boxes starting to take shape.
- May 15, 13
  
  Getting ready to make some jewelry boxes from this lovely piece of Kiaat.
- May 13, 13
  
  lilbravo44 replied to your photo: Finishing up a custom box for a client. Figured…
  
  Very nice work. Out of curiosity, is it in the sun to “dry” the tung oil, or does the sun cure the oil differently?
  
  Thanks! The piece is only in the sun for photo purposes; makes the effect of the Tung oil stand out. I don’t like to have the Tung oil dry in the sun as the heat makes the oil bleed out the pores and dry/cure unevenly.
- May 12, 13
  
  I do have my domestic side. Hasselback potatoes.
- May 11, 13
  
  Working on the prototype Beer Caddy.
- May 10, 13
  
  Finishing up a custom box for a client. Figured Cherry top, Walnut sides and feet and Maple keys. In the sun after applying Tung Oil.
- May 09, 13
  
  Playing around with some Australian Cypress.
- May 08, 13
  
  Prepping some Australian Cypress for new prototype.
- May 04, 13
- Hey boy! Want a beer?
  
  May 04, 13
  
  My dad, talking to the cat. (via submarinedreams)
  Never try this with a rat! They love to get drunk.
- May 03, 13
  
  Current batch of Business/Credit card holders, done being lacquered up. Buff them out later and a bit of wax, and they are ready to go.
- May 02, 13
  
  buggyswhimseys replied to your photo: Card Holder with Tung Oil. Give them a few days to…
  
  Those look really great! Will you have them at Fenton Street this week?
  
  Thanks! And yes, I will be at the Fenton Street Market this Saturday, from 10am to 4pm. Hope you see you.
- May 01, 13
  
  Card Holder with Tung Oil. Give them a few days to dry and then time to lacquer them up. What should I make next? Week is only half over.
- Apr 30, 13
  
  Fresh batch of card holders ready for finishing.
- Apr 29, 13
  
  Assembling another round of card holders. Next up the best part, end caps from assorted exotics.
- Apr 28, 13
  
  Stop Motion Segmented Walnut and Maple Bowl (not my work).
- Apr 26, 13
  
  Finished Benzene Bowls. Last coat of Varnish/Tung Oil drying. I let them dry the rest of the day, buff out with some Liberon wax this evening and then off to Fenton Street Market with them in the morning. Let me if you want one.
- Apr 26, 13
  
  Finished sanding the four Birdseye Maple veneer panels I’ve been working on.
Portfolio - Spring 2013

Portfolio - Spring 2013

New Products - Jan 2013

Tea/Watch Boxes

Poincare Clock

New Products for November

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