Hanalei Pier And Bali Hai Jewelry Box
Inspired by our vacations in Hanalei Bay, this Valentine's Day gift to my wife is a jewelry box made of rosewood. The marquetry design is made from more than 20 exotic hardwoods, with a redwood burl used to create the sunset sky.
Type
- wood
Material
- exotic
Material
- oak
Meet the Maker
Dennis Chenoweth
Dennis Chenoweth
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.
Customer Reviews
Kyle Curley
Mar 1, 2019Dennis is awesome. Great communication and an absolute professional throughout the whole process. He completed a one of a kind jewelry box for my fiance, and we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommended if you are looking for top quality work.
Linda Conti
Jan 21, 2015Working with Dennis was a wonderful experience. I really appreciated his detailed and frequent communication as the project progressed. I have other marquetry pieces, so I feel I am a good judge of the quality of wood inlay. His work is outstanding. I look forward to commissioning another project in the near future!
Jared Martz
Feb 11, 2020Dennis was very helpful throughout the entire process. He was quick, professional and timely in his communications. When I received the box it was perfect and expertly done. I would highly recommend Dennis in the future!
Nick Horlings
Jan 16, 2023Absolutely 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.
Sheri Rhodes
Aug 25, 2018My experience with Dennis was 5 stars all the way. The workmanship on my project came out beautiful. Dennis was very accommodating even though I gave him a difficult project to work on. He was always in communication with me every step of the way. Project was done in a timely manner and I recommend Dennis to anyone who wants a unique and beautiful piece of art work. Sheri - Georgia