Jewelry Box for My Wife

Flaws are merely an expression of character; a reflection of the path to completion. They are not necessarily a bad thing, and in this case they are an example of tenacity and acquired experience. You’ve got a good box that contains your personal touch. Definitely something to be proud of.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

I have attempted to make my wife a box many times, I finally have because of this site and what I have learned. Your box will last forever and all hand done, that I have not attempt yet.

Thanks for the post Ron

-- Ron Central, CA

This is a wonderful handmade box. Excellent work!

As far as the photography, it looks pretty good to me. The only tip I always pass on is to try photographing your projects outdoors on a sunny day. A little contrast between bright light and shadow makes everything look better, IMO

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Thanks, Charlie. If I ever get in the mood, I might just try that and swap a photo or two, if they turn out better.

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

that is one good looking box – nicely done! (I really like that inlay on the top and inside of the top)

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

As we say in Texas, “Turned out right nice.” Keep up the good work.

-- Jim

Thats a nice looking Jewelry Box. Your wife is going enjoy it.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Thanks guys! And PurpLev – the inlay on the top and inside are one and the same (which you may have gathered)!

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

When you are photgraphing things like this it really helps to have a camera that allows you to have an off camera flash. When I am doing this kind of shoot, I have my regular flash on a stand and use my on camera flash to trigger the off camera flash. Depending on the size of the box you could build a small light box using a WHITE sheet on a small open frame then shoot the off camera flash through the sheet, that will help diffuse the light some.

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

Very nice, I’m sure your wife loves it!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

@depictureboy: Thanks for the tips!

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

What a little gem! I love your handmade style. This came out beautifully.

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Nice work. I particularly like the lid. Respect for doing it all by hand.