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| The Wood Boxes are made using woods such as Eastern pine, poplar, and cedar, selected for the most knots. Several layers are glued together and clamped, with each layer carefully positioned to get the most out of the grain once the design is cut out. All boxes can be made using poplar - specifically the black heart of the wood when I can find it - they cost $20 more as the wood costs more and being a hardwood requires a bit more elbow grease than the softer pine. Handles are of red oak. |
The
Lining Each drawer is coated in a material called flocking. It's the soft non-scratch finish you find in jewelry boxes and comes in several colors. You can order any color for the linings of the drawers - you can even have them done using different colors. Click
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The
Finish
Each box is repeatedly sanded using progressively finer and finer paper to give a smooth polished finish. Then a mixture of oil and varnish is rubbed into the wood and allowed to dry before another layer is applied. In all, a box will get 5 complete layers, providing a durable surface that shines. A final layer of wax and hand buffing completes the finish. The knots will glow soft red/brown and you will want to run your hands over these boxes every time you pass by. |
The Handles
Each handle undergoes a finishing process similar to the box itself - multiple sandings and multiple layers of oil and varnish. handles are made from a contrasting wood. For Eastern pine, the handles are made using several layers of the black centers of the poplar tree. |
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