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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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Wesley R
For Jewelry Box With Maple Burl5.0Believe all the other reviewers when they talk about how great Dennis is. He's easy to communicate with and very fair in his pricing. In discussing my project, I wanted him to have some creative freedom because of how his previous work looked. Impressed with the quality of work, the box turned out gorgeous and was finished ahead of schedule. I will highly recommend him to anyone and gladly work with him again.
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Aaron Kruse
For Four Drawer Jewelry Box5.0I am very pleased with the project I received. Dennis was very thorough with details and completed this project well ahead of the originally proposed completion date. His communication throughout the construction process was reassuring and informative. The quality of the project is phenomenal. He is definitely very adept at his craft and no imperfections can be see on the jewelry box. The packaging for the project was very well done and it arrived very quickly. 10/10 , I would absolutely purchase from Dennis again.
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Nicholas Gregorio
For End Pieces For Solaris Synthesizer5.0Awesome and professional. Will certainly have future dealings.
TWTyson Woeste
For Boardgames box set5.0Dennis was great. Patient with my various requests and creative in his solutions to the various challenges my project entailed. Would hire again for sure!
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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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