Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique

Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique

<br>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!<br>  <br> In this all-new collection of boxes from one of America's premier box makers, Doug Stowe shows how to design and build eight distinctive boxes, in a variety of styles, sizes and techniques. Each chapter illustrates a key design principle--such as harmony, rhythm, texture, or contrast--and includes one or two design variations intended to help box makers grasp their own creative potentials.<br>  <br> The focus of the book will be on giving the reader creative license to make boxes that are more personal in design. But all design issues aside, this will be a book of beautiful boxes that woodworkers of all levels will be eager to build.<br> TABLE OF CONTENTS<br>Introduction<br>Chapter 1: Lift Lid Rectangular Box<br>Chapter 2: Veneered Box<br>Chapter 3: Finger-Jointed Chest<br>Chapter 4: Bracelet Box<br>Chapter 5: Jewelry Box<br>Chapter 6: Sliding Top Jewelry Presentation Box<br>Chapter 7: Swivel Lid Box<br>Chapter 8: Magnetic Tower<br>Resources<br>Index