WOODCARVING & ACCESSORIES

Wooden Jewelry Boxes: Several Beautiful Woods to Choose From

Wooden jewelry boxes of good quality do hold the potential of becoming heirlooms. They last a lifetime thanks to the strength they possess. 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 primarily used in jewelry cases for its rot-resistant abilities. A beautiful sheen comes out when this wood is polished. 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. Because of the density this wood possesses, it sinks when placed in water. This makes it really strong and durable.

If your home is done up in antique or classic styles, then an ebony jewelry box will fit right in. There are may ways to carve the lids of these boxes. They can even be buffed differently giving it that vintage look.

Some of the popular designs are stacked boxes or those that come with 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 right wood to use for boxes that are curved or come in many 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.

Cherry wood is used quite a bit in the making of jewelry boxes. The heartwood of this tree ranges from light pink to a reddish brown and the sapwood is always lighter. Cherry wood of all kinds darkens with age enhancing 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. Cherry wood boxes are best highlighted with gum streaks.

Boxes made of Maple Wood are the lightest around. 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 feature evocative marqart wood design, created from unique wood grain patterns and colors. 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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