Very lovely Spalted Maple Burl and Mahogany box. The color variations in this both spalted and figured Maple top are gorgeous! The burl and spalting result in a textured surface... one that doesn't polish-up in the same way as my other boxes... the result is more of an organic earthy look.
I find that pictures just don't capture the real life appeal of my boxes so I shoot videos when I can. Please see video of this box here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbKuFWHDaCg
The joinery on this box is miters with Walnut miter keys which have a dual purpose in adding both a decorative element as well as making the miter joint stronger.
The padded lining is upholstered with a light brown suede velvet fabric to add to the earthy feel of this box.
As a point of clarity, my linings are truly upholstered. I've studied furniture upholstery and have developed a custom process for my boxes. The bottom panel in my boxes are a sandwich of four different materials, again, that I've specifically adapted for my boxes. The end result is a plush bottom with a furniture feel to it, adding what I believe to be another high-quality touch. I mention this as I've seen dubious sellers claiming a piece of fabric wrapped around cardboard as "upholstered" so buyer beware when you see that word used.
Finished with a variety of products to enhance the grain as well as provide a high-gloss appearance. Finishing is the most variable and potentially complex part of woodworking. I easily spend the majority of time in my builds in finishing. Many stages... many products are involved in order to achieve what you see in my final products.
Exterior Dimensions: 10.5" x 7.5" x 4"
Interior Dimensions: 9.5″ x 6.5″ x 3″
Depth of Bottom Portion of Box: 2″
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On the undersides of all my boxes you'll find my own, unique, label which I spent months having custom designed and commissioned through a printer for my heirloom boxes.
I generally ship my orders within 24 hours of payment received (and cleared if check/echeck) via USPS Priority Mail. I ship internationally frequently and I ship USPS International Priority. Please note that I will refund any overage on International Shipping costs. You pay exact shipping only.
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