Synopses & Reviews
Build your skills and knowledge of woodworking. Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique is perfect for the beginner to intermediate woodworker. Each chapter features a new box desig--ranging from simple to complex as you work through the book with each one illustrating a key design principle:
Harmony
Rhythm
Texture
Contrast
The beauty of wooden boxes. Building a wooden box is one of the best ways to develop overall woodworking proficiency. Boxes are quick to build, require only a small amount of material (affordable), and can be made in the smallest of woodshops. Best of all, charming, hand crafted boxes make the perfect gift.
8 gorgeous box projects. This all-new collection of gorgeous boxes offers step-by-step instruction for building eight distinctive boxes. Also included are one or two design variations for showing off your creativity and adding your own
Synopsis
Making wooden boxes is one of the best ways to develop overall proficiency in woodworking. Boxes are relatively quick to build, require only a small amount of material, and can be made in the smallest of woodshops. And, of course, they make wonderful gifts!
About the Author
Doug Stowe, a professional woodworker for over three decades, is known for his decorative boxes, incorporating natural materials and North American hardwoods. He is the author of several books, including Tauntons Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making and Basic Box Making. He has also appeared in three feature-length DVD videos. Stowe teaches woodworking in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as well as at woodworking schools and clubs across the US. In 2009, he was selected as An Arkansas Living Treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council for his contributions to his craft of woodworking.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Lift Lid Rectangular Box
Chapter 2: Veneered Box
Chapter 3: Finger Jointed Chest
Chapter 4: Bracelet Box
Chapter 5: Jewelry Box
Chapter 6: Sliding Top Jewelry Presentation Box
Chapter 7: Swivel Lid Box
Chapter 8: Magnetic Tower
Resources
Index