Carving Sculpture
Posted on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Carving Wooden Jewelry Boxes with Multiple Types of Wood
Wooden jewelry boxes of good quality do hold the potential of becoming heirlooms. Their strength gives them the ability to last a lifetime. There are many ways to decorate their surfaces.
They can be done up with carving, some embellishments and even art forms like Marquetry. There are a number of woods that can be utilized in the making of jewelry boxes. 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. Craftsmen, amateur or professional, prefer Mahogany for the simple reason that it can be worked on with a variety of tools. 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. This wood is also quite dense and sinks when placed in water. This makes it really strong and durable.
If your home decor is antique or classically styled then an ebony jewelry box will fit right in. There are may ways to carve the lids of these boxes. 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. White Ash jewelry boxes 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. This wood is flexible while being strong and shock-resistant.
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. Because of its smooth texture, this wood is the best 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. Cherry wood boxes that have been designed traditionally can be highlighted with brass accents while the more modernistic versions can be done in silver. Cherry wood boxes are best highlighted with gum streaks.
Boxes made of Maple Wood are the lightest around. Occasionally White Maple is bleached before it is polished, making it lighter. Curly and bird’s eye Maple is used largely in the creation of some decorative items.
It is unfortunate though that 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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