WOODCARVING & ACCESSORIES

Wooden Jewelry Boxes: Many Beautiful Woods to Choose From

When they are of good quality, wooden jewelry boxes have the potential of becoming heirlooms. Their strength gives them the ability to last a lifetime. Their facades can be decorated in many ways.

They can be done up with carving, some embellishments and even art forms like Marquetry. There are many kinds of woods that can be used in the making of a jewelry box. Mahogany is locally available and a popular choice.

It is mainly used in the making of jewelry cases for its rot-resistant capabilities. When polished this wood has a great sheen to it. Woodworkers, professional and amateur, prefer mahogany since all kinds of tools can be used to work with it. It exudes a masculine aura and therefore is used in the making of men’s valets.

Ebony is easily sourced in the USA and is dark in color making jewelry boxes made from it possess a great depth. Because of the density this wood possesses, it sinks when placed in water. This shows its strength and durability.

If your home decor is antique or classically styled then an ebony jewelry box will fit right in. These lids can be carved in many ways. Buffing them in different ways will bring out a vintage look.

The commonly used designs are stacked versions or those with pull drawers and removable trays. Jewelry boxes made of White Ash are light in color. Craftsmen opt for this wood because it can be bent in many ways when steamed. This makes it the best wood choice for those boxes that are curved and come in varied shapes.

The weight to strength ratio of White Ash is balanced, making it strong. Despite being an open-pored wood it does not have any distinctive odor. As a wood, it is strong, shock-resistant and very flexible.

A number of jewelry boxes are made from Cherry wood. The heartwood of this tree ranges from light pink to a reddish brown and the sapwood is always lighter. As it ages, all cherry wood becomes darker adding to its elegance. Thanks to its smooth texture, this is the perfect one to use if you want to carve on your box.

There are several finishes it will show off well, but the best are the natural ones. Traditionally styled cherry wood boxes can be done up in brass highlights while the more modern versions can be done in silver. Gum streaks are best used to highlight cherry wood boxes.

The lightest of wood boxes are those made of Maple wood. There are times when White Maple is bleached before polishing to make it lighter. Curly and bird’s eye Maple is used largely in the creation of some decorative items.

Sadly Maple is a single growth tree. What will happen is that when its supply is exhausted, its prices are going to skyrocket, matching other rare trees.

This article was written by Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes show unique wood grain patterns and colors assembled into beautiful marqart wood design of breathtaking beauty. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!
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