Keepsake Box For My Wife
This jewelry box was made to be given as a wedding gift. The image inlaid in the top is of Jesus Green in Cambridge. It was important to the couple because it is where their proposal took place. The woods that were used included: The box is made of walnut The inlays were made of Wenge – trees Ebony – trees and the decorative "keys" that are used to reinforce the corners Spalted maple – "leaves" Maple burl – sky (there really is a bit) Teak – grass Walnut (crotch cut) – the dreaded path Bolivian Rosewood – dark earth adjoining the path The finish is Danish Oil and Renaissance Wax for a bit of glass and water protection.
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I am a retired physician who makes jewelry, keepsake, memorial, and decorative boxes that are typically commissioned by people who wish to give them as gifts. I have been doing this for several years, but have focused on working with exotic hardwoods and more intricate designs since I retired about three years ago. While there are a lot of woodworkers who enjoy making small boxes, I believe that I have been able to differentiate myself from them because I have developed my marquetry skills and now do almost all my decorative and inlay work with a double bevel technique that I learned from the artisan David Marks.
I work alone and handcraft every item to meet the unique specifications of my customers. Typically, they provide me with a reference image and a design request. I then execute the project in about 2 to 3 weeks, spending about an equal amount of time on the construction and finishing of the work. A typical example of this is provided in my project entitled “Keepsake Box for Sailboat Captain.” In addition, I make some of my own designs that I sell. The butterfly marquetry jewelry box project is a good example of this.
My goal is to have the joy of engaging in my hobby while recovering the cost of my materials while have a bit extra to add a few new tools. But, most importantly, I want to be able to provide a unique prized decorative box that fills a special need.
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Dilan Santana
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Barry Richards
For Angel inlay jewelry box5.0Dennis did a great job with this project and I would highly recommend him. The boxes he made for me were of exceptional quality and he was able to complete the work a few weeks quicker than he originally anticipated. Dennis was very responsive via email hashing out the details prior to constructing the boxes and was able to make a couple of changes per my request before he began work. I am very pleased with the outcome and would not hesitate to contract him again for another project.
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Nick Horlings
For Honu Turtle Jewelry Box5.0Absolutely hands down the best experience I've had with a merchant. The quality of the craftsmanship is remarkable, and my wife loved everything about it.
We encountered issues with the postal service & international shipping, with USPS & Canada Post having damaged the item. Dennis patiently kept on top of these issues, despite them carrying on far past the order and delivery date. We originally ordered our item in June and even in January of the next year he was still in touch to ensure everything was in order.
When we encountered difficulties claiming the insurance on the package, Dennis kindly offered to fully repair the item for free and paid for the return shipping out of pocket.
I couldn't ask for a better experience from someone online. Communication was nothing short of excellent, and the entire experience was phenomenal.
10/10.
MBMel Bahe-Gallagher
For Cape Blanco Lighthouse Jewelry Box5.0Dennis' work is amazing! He made a jewelry box for my wife, with very detailed inlay on the lid of a lighthouse. His choice of woods (all of which he cleared with me) show his artistry and expertise. We have been looking for a jewelry box for two years and haven't found anything as beautiful, but far more expensive. Dennis stayed in touch with me and send photos at every stage of the project and he shipped it well-packed and quickly. For detail work, you can surely count on him!
JOJohn Oslie
For Custom Keepsake box.5.0Dennis was communicative, helpful, professional, and most importantly, delivered extraordinary craftsmanship. He was receptive to input from me and presented options at every stage. The materials used were impressive, as was his skill with the inlays. I simply can't recommend him enough.
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