This handmade keepsake box features a seasoned Purpleheart top with Highly-Figured Tiger Maple sides (which you'll see show off their impressive figure in the video referenced below). This lumber is all natural materials with no dye added (none of my boxes have dyes or stains added, not that they are bad things if used properly). Purpleheart is aptly named for the rich, purple tones it naturally turns. Over time it will darken further.
Nothing better shows the quality of work and finish on a box than video so I take quick videos when I can. Please see video of this box here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNaL0XRlRdE
The joinery on this box is miters with Purpleheart miter keys which have a dual purpose in adding both a decorative element as well as making the miter joint stronger.
The bottom of this box is lined with a quality leather in white. My interiors are precision fit and installed.
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″ x 7″ x 4″
Interior Dimensions: 9.5″ x 6.25″ 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.
Handy Links
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My storefront: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisticBoxes
Boxes currently In-Stock: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisticBoxes?section_id=10162228
Boxes with hand inlaid tops: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisticBoxes/search?search_query=inlaid&order=date_desc&view_type=list&ref=shop_search
Leather lined boxes: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisticBoxes/search?search_query=leather&order=date_desc&view_type=list&ref=shop_search
Kimono silk lined boxes: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisticBoxes/search?search_query=silk&order=date_desc&view_type=list&ref=shop_search