Good quality wooden jewelry boxes have the potential of turning into heirlooms. They are strong, giving them the ability to last a lifetime. Their surfaces can be decorated in several ways. They can be carved, embellished, done up in Marquetry, and much more.
There are several kinds of wood that can be used to make jewelry boxes. Mahogany, a locally found wood is especially popular. One of the main reasons it is used in jewelry cases is its rot-resistant power.
This wood has a wonderful sheen to it when polished. Most craftsmen, professional and amateur, prefer to work with Mahogany because it easily submits to all kinds of tools. It is extensively used in valets for men, for the masculine aura it exudes.
Ebony, easily found in the States, is particularly dark in color, thus giving jewelry boxes made from it a wonderful depth. It is also a dense form of wood, so much so that it sinks when placed in water. It is therefore strong and durable.
If you have an antique or classic look to your décor, then an ebony wood jewelry box would fit right in. The lids of these boxes can be carved in several ways.
They can even be buffed differently to give them a vintage look. Popular designs are stacked versions with pull-out drawers or removable trays.
White ash wood jewelry boxes are lighter in color. This wood has found greater acceptance amongst craftsmen for its ability to bend beautifully when steamed. This makes it the ideal choice for decorative jewelry boxes with some curves and shapes.
White ash is strong, with its weight-to-strength ratio being equally balanced. Though it is an open-pored wood, it does not have any distinct odor of its own. It's a wood that is strong, shock-resistant, and yet flexible.
Cherry wood is popularly used in the making of jewelry boxes. It has a heartwood that ranges from light pink to reddish-brown, and sapwood that is generally a lighter shade. With time, all cherry wood tends to darken a bit adding to its elegance.
This wood works exceptionally well if you want to carve on your jewelry box, thanks to its smooth texture. Though it easily shows off any kind of finish, the best are the natural ones for this wood.
Traditionally designed cherry wood boxes can be highlighted with brass accents while the more modern interpretations can be done up with silver. Cherry wood boxes are also best highlighted with gum streaks.
Maple wood boxes are perhaps the lightest of wooden cases available. Sometimes white maple is bleached before the actual polishing, making it lighter. Curly and bird's eye maple is extensively used in creating decorative objects.
Unfortunately, maple is a single-growth tree. This means that once the supply is exhausted, its price is going to skyrocket to that of other rare trees. This is estimated to happen in the States within 25 years.
Wood is one of the best materials from which to create a jewelry box that will remain a pleasure for life. All you need to do is decide on the kind of wood you would like to use based on your personal choices or the preferences of the person you want to gift it to.
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