A beautiful box is a wonderful personal treasure chest for all sorts of small objects that you may wish to store in a special way or have at hand for daily use.
Most of my boxes utilise contrasting species with the lid as the feature point. Sometimes highly figured veneer is employed. Some feature ribbed lids and most now employ wooden dowel hinges as a point of difference with other makers. Styling is simple and contemporary. Every box is unique in it's dimensions, materials and design depending on what is available or the client requests for bespoke commissions.
There is an increasing awareness on the importance of sustainable resources. While there can be debate about what is trully sustainable and how that can best be demonstrated, there is no doubt that we all have a responsibility to minimise the impact of what we do in utilising materials. For the woodworker this can include the use of locally sourced timber whenever possible, maximising the utilisation of boards that we already have, the use of recycled timber and designing/making objects that have a lifespan beyond the maker and the current owner.