Hummingbird Jewelry Or Keepsake Box
This box was made of curly maple and served as a keepsake box that was given as a Mother's Day gift. The inscription on the front of the box was personalized for the recipient. The type of hummingbird on the lid was also specified by the buyer. Similar designs and inscriptions can be created to meet your specifications.
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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.
- JB
Janet Barnhart
For Four drawer jewelry box5.0I am extremely happy with every aspect of my project with Dennis Chenoweth. The jewelry box he made for me is beautifully designed, superbly crafted, and supremely elegant -- perfect in form, function, and quality. Dennis is a pleasure to work with. He consulted with me and sent photos of the work-in-progress throughout the project. I highly recommend working with him, and would go back to him for future projects.
- MK
Mary Koller
For You Are My Sunshine Music Box/Jewelry Box5.0Dennis was a pleasure to work with the entire project, guiding me with some of my choices such that the outcome was better. He was right; a lining to my box was a better choice. :) My box is beautiful! I highly recommend Dennis.
- TL
Tanner Landry
For Jewelry/Keepsake Boxes Of Cocobolo And Brazilian Rosewood5.0Dennis did an incredible job with the project, delivering an awesome product ahead of schedule. My fiancé loved the detail and artisanal quality. Dennis also stayed on top of communication and sought to deliver on every detail requested. I would definitely recommend his work to anyone who’s considering a top notch jewelry box.
- DD
David Dotson
For Art Nouveau Butterfly Jewelry Box5.0Dennis is a master craftsman and provided us with very timely communication about all stages of this project. There are simply not enough superlatives to describe our experience in working with Dennis to provide a very special gift for our granddaughter. This wonderful piece of woodworking will provide a treasured remembrance for our granddaughter her entire life.
- GN
Gail Nottenburg
For Four Drawer Jewelry Box5.0The jewelry box is absolutely lovely and precisely what I needed. Dennis answered all my questions, adapted the box to my specifications, and finished ahead of schedule. This was my first experience on Custom Made, but not my first time having custom work done, and I'm quite happy.
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