Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique

by Doug Stowe

Overview

Unlock the art of box making with Doug Stowe’s Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique. This comprehensive guide is perfect for both beginners and experienced woodworkers looking to enhance their skills and create stunning, handcrafted boxes.

Whether you’re looking to make a special gift or simply enjoy the process of creating something beautiful, Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique s your go-to resource for mastering the art of box making.

Key Features:

• Expert Guidance: Learn from one of America’s premier box makers, Doug Stowe, as he shares his expertise and passion for woodworking.
• Diverse Projects: Explore eight distinctive box designs, each showcasing a variety of styles, sizes, and techniques. From simple lift-lid boxes to intricate jewelry boxes, there’s a project for every skill level.
• Design Principles: Each chapter focuses on a key design principle—harmony, rhythm, texture, or contrast—helping you understand and apply these concepts to your own creations.
• Creative Variations: Discover design variations that encourage you to experiment and develop your own unique style.
• Detailed Instructions: Follow step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations that make it easy to build beautiful boxes with precision and confidence.
• Inspiration and Creativity: Gain the confidence to create personalized, meaningful pieces that reflect your creativity and craftsmanship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621139553
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/30/2014
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Doug Stowe, a professional woodworker for over three decades, is known for his decorative boxes, incorporating natural materials and North American hardwoods. He is the author of several books, including Beautiful Boxes, Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making, and Basic Box Making. He has also appeared in two feature-lengthd DVD videos. Stowe teaches woodworking in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as well as at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. He is a several times winner of the Vaughn Golden Hammer Awards for excellence in home and workshop writing.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Lift Lid Rectangular Box
Chapter 2: Veneered Box
Chapter 3: Finger Jointed Chest
Chapter 4: Bracelet Box
Chapter 5: Jewelry Box
Chapter 6: Sliding Top Jewelry Presentation Box
Chapter 7: Swivel Lid Box
Chapter 8: Magnetic Tower
Resources
Index