Description

"There's an artist that hides in the heart of every woodworker, waiting for that one inspiration to set him free."-Lois Keener Ventura

Fluid, elegant and unique, Lois Keener Ventura's boxes elevate woodworking to a contemporary art form. You can capture the same effects in your own work following the step-by-step band saw techniques clearly presented and illustrated in Building Beautiful Boxes.

Whether you want to recreate these boxes as they appear or add your own distinctive variations, this book provides the instruction and inspiration you need. From cutting to finishing, this book provides patterns, photos and clear directions that make every step easy to achieve with basic tools and materials.

Projects begin simply and progress into more elaborate designs, allowing you to build your skills with the creation of each new box. Best of all, these boxes are as practical as they are stunning, making them perfect to sell or give as gifts.

This book is also available from Echo Point Books in paperback (ISBN 162654946X ).