Entries - Boxes

Ash keepsake box featuring an Ebony and Puriri burl inlay in the lid. Ideal for cherished keepsakes or wedding rings. Would make thoughtful gift. This stands at 5cm in height and has a 6cm diameter.  Finish 30% lacquer.

This American ash-lidded box features a sophisticated black flocking lining, creating an elegant interior. Its exterior is skillfully finished with a blend of bench-top oil and beeswax for a refined and timeless appeal. Size 70 mm x 90 mm high.

Turned from Marcrocarpa, turquoise dye and pyrography, with an ebony finial.  Dimensions are 330 mm diameter and 220 mm high, including the 115 mm finial.

Crafted from exquisite cherry and maple woods, this lidded box exudes natural beauty and durability. Its flawless finish is achieved through meticulous application of bench top oil and beeswax, enhancing both aesthetics and longevity.  Size 90 mm x 95 mm high.

Rimu with macrocarpa burl, 65mm high. Carved, dyed, white  wash, acrylics. Finished in semi gloss lacquer.

Black Maire with two double-sided egg-shaped boxes.  Lids can be exchanged from side to side.  400mm long.

Acorn box made out of oak. Lid carved and ebonised. Stem turned off centre, carved and ebonised. Embellished with pyrography and finished with Haarlem Oil. 125mm W, 210mm H

Inspired by a Japanese long spout teapot like those in tea houses. Made entirely of macrocarpa with pyro basket weave and ball point designs. The gingko design uses polygraphic pencils with a final coat of polyurethane. Dia 160mm x 180mm.

Swamp totara hollow form with painted and lacquered foot and lid. Walls 3 - 15mm. 250 mm in height.

Inspired by the works of Cindy Drozda, this finial box is made from a piece of Red Beech Burl, with a Purple Heart Foot and Finial.  Finished in Danish Oil the piece stands at 210mm in height x 100mm in diameter.

Puriri with Swamp Totara, 42mm high. Lid and base finished with friction polish, carved barrel finished with Beall buff wax.

Rimu with Macrocarpa burl and Puriri. 145mm high. Finished with the Beall buffing system.

Inspired by a stove top kettle which has once served well but is now a little unloved. Except the handle, it is sycamore. The body and lid are turned and the spout carved. Its tarnished with aged metal paints. Dia200mmx170mm.

Recycled Matai (Floor Board), Rewarewa, River Matai, Lucketts Green Milk Paint. 77mm x 88mm x 88mm

This threaded lidded box is made from Pohutukawa. The threads are 16TPI and they were cut using a homemade woodturners threading jig. 70 mm diameter.

This Ancient Kauri waka holds a carved Bone Feather. A vase, transformed to a canoe, carved and embellished. Koru patterned hull is depicted as new beginnings and the gift feather as a holding place to our elders.  450mm long and 90mm high.

A pet keepsake urn inspired by the shapes of traditional Japanese vessels. The pot is sycamore, carved then finished with lime wash and the lid is swamp kauri with a swamp totara cross piece on stainless pins.  Dia 180 mm x 140 mm.

Yunnan Poplar is the aspen-like species of the East.  Made with a manhole cover lid and curved insides for ease of use.  Finished with Fiddies wax. 60 mm high and 150 mm diameter.