Simply Beautiful Boxes

by Doug Stowe

Overview

Doug Stowe's boxes are more than functional; they're inspired objects of beauty. Now you can recreate the same elegance in your own workshop with these 15 gorgeous boxes.

Featuring a wide range of styles, these boxes embody the skill, artistry and innovation that has made Doug Stowe's work prized by collectors. From a simple ring box to an elaborate relief-carved jewelry box, you'll find, among others, these perfect pieces to suit your skills:

• Inlaid Walnut Ring Box
• Bracelet Box
• Lathe-Turned Ring Box
• Wedding Ring Music Box
• Winter Woods Box
• Triangle Ring Box
• Pin Cabinet
• Cherry Jewelry Chest
• Tribute to American Linden
• Reliquary & Reverence

To help you craft each unique project, this guide includes step-by-step instruction, drawings, corresponding cutting lists, full-color photos and sidebars that detail the most difficult steps. Stowe also encourages you make each box your own by customizing his designs and selecting alternative woods and finishes.

With Doug Stowe's guidance, you'll build more than boxes; you'll craft treasured heirlooms as precious as the objects you place inside of them. Take this guide and experience the satisfaction of creating simply beautiful boxes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440316111
Publisher:	F+W Media
Publication date:	05/01/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	28 MB
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Table of Contents

	Introduction	6
Chapter 1	Inlaid Walnut Ring Box	8
Chapter 2	Triangle Ring Box	18
Chapter 3	Lathe-Turned Ring Box	26
Chapter 4	Half-Turned Box	32
Chapter 5	Bracelet Box	40
Chapter 6	Wedding Ring Music Box	48
Chapter 7	Winter Woods Box	58
Chapter 8	Men's Jewelry Box	68
Chapter 9	Pin Cabinet	76
Chapter 10	Cherry Jewelry Chest	84
Chapter 11	Lucy's Jewelry Box	90
Chapter 12	Ash Chest of Drawers	98
Chapter 13	Triangle Tower	104
Chapter 14	Tribute to American Linden	112
Chapter 15	A Reliquary of Wood	120
	Index	128