Keepsake Box For A Boy
II was asked to create a keepsake box for a boy who was born in the year of the dragon utilizing an image provided by the buyer. The resulting box measured 16 X 13 X 6 inches and was made primarily of walnut. The marquetry dragon inlaid in the top was composed of Asian ebony, holly, redheart, spalted alder, wenge and other exotic woods. The boy's name was inlaid in the inside of the box lid. The compartmental tray can be removed to access a larger storage compartment below.
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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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