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“Zanzibar” Sailor's Valentine box kits and shell kits

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octagonal Zanzibar for 10" SV Box
(shown in Mahogany)
octagonal Zanzibar for 12" SV Box
(shown in tiger maple)
round Zanzibar for 10" Box frame
(shown in peruvian walnut)
The Zanzibar kit includes the items listed below
(1) your choice of a 10" octagonal SV Box, 12" octagonal sV Box, or 10" frame with convex glass & brass bezel.
the two sV boxes and the frame with convex glass have a removable back panel, mortise & tenon joints, and brass tone hardware. the 10" and 12" sV boxes have removable glass. the glass and bezel for the round design frame must be glued into the frame after completing the shell design.

(2) the zanzibar design is created by the use of a stack of acid free mat boards
(the 10" round design has 4 mats. The 10" Octagonal design has five mats. The 12" octagonal design has 6 mats.)

(3) detailed instructions with lots of “how to” photos;

(4) all the shells required for the design.  
rose hand selects these shells especially to fit this design.

make your kit selections below;  upgrade to art glass if desired:

10" Octagon ”Zanzibar” SV Kit 
(Shown in Mahogany)
Item# Zanzibar 10 Octagon
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12" Octagon ”Zanzibar” SV Kit 
(Shown in Tiger Maple)
Item# Zanzibar 12 Octagon
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10" Round ”Zanzibar” SV Kit 
(Shown in Peruvian Walnut)
Item# Zanzibar 10 Round
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