Wooden Music Box With Rotating Interior
This was a fun and challenging project to create with a client on Custommade. He requested a special tune "Moonlight Sonata" for the music box, and had a rough idea of what he wanted. It took a bit of planning to get the music to play when the lid opens and stop when it closes and to have the bottles turning too. Later he asked if we could incorporate some lighting into the box as well. He even wrote the poem that's carved into the lid. He plans to put little maps into the bottles as part of an anniversary gift for his girlfriend. She's a pretty lucky lady to have someone who puts this much thought into his expression of love for her. Makes what we do so enjoyable. The music box is made from cherry wood and lined with brown velvet. Oil-based metallic paint was used to give it an antique look and embellish the carved areas. The lids of the bottles were carved to match the interior circle that holds the bottles. A piano hinge was used and a lock with a skeleton key adds to the antique look of the piece. The lights are battery powered with a small switch on the bottom of the box with an access panel for the batteries.
Type
- wood
Material
- cherry
- oak
Finish
- brown
- paint
Size
- small
Meet the Maker
Bob & Colleen Palmer
Palmer Union Design
Bob has been in the commercial cabinet making business for over 30 years. Colleen has been a graphic designer for over 30 years. We're now combining our talents to create unique and one-of-a-kind projects. We have a CNC router and would be happy to design and carve specialty pieces for your new creation. Please take a moment and check out our portfolio. Let us know if we can help! Thanks for visiting our site! Have a great day.
Customer Reviews
Jan-Marie Robertson janmarierobertson@yahoo.com
Sep 27, 2016The Palmer's were just wonderful to work with and my wooden sign which I had them put an old fashioned phone on and a message of "Don't forget your cell phone!", came out perfect.... It is just a great piece to remind me to not leave the house without my phone. I just love it and it is adorable. Thank you Coleen and Bob! Jan-Marie Robertson
Audrey Freeman
Aug 3, 2016We are extremely happy with the finished product. They were very professional and thoughtful during the whole process. We sent multiple photos to be carved on the sides of the urn and we are so pleased, the carvings look just like our son. The details are beautiful. The craftsmanship is wonderful. I wanted something unique and special and not only is the urn unique and special but the experience of working with Palmer Union Design was as well.
Kate Deiling
Nov 7, 2015Finished project was exceptional! Especially impressed with attention to detail and quick responses as we worked through the specifics of this project. Would definitely recommend!
charles matranga
Oct 22, 2015I am more than happy with the Shadow Box. It came early and exactly what I thought it would be. The craftsmanship is amazing. Thank you so much. I will be a repeat customer for as long as you are around.
Janie Xiong
Feb 16, 2015Colleen was very easy to work with. She kept communication open and was very timely in her responses. She answered all of my questions without any issues. I asked for adjustments on the final piece and she had them done without a second thought. The final product was amazing! Very beautiful and just perfect. Beautifully carved wood, stained and painted the colors of the wedding. I'm sure my friend will love it as her cake topper and a keepsake after her wedding. I'm really excited for her to see it on her big day! Thank you Bob and Colleen!
