Whether it is for jewelry, pencils, cigars, business cards, or to hold your marbles so you won't lose them, if you want it, I can make it. I tend to do simple attractive designs that are sturdy and functional, but can get fancier as well. There are many options such as flocking the inside to protect delicate valuables. Here are some samples of my most recent projects.

Jewelry Box: Kentucky Coffeetree and Yellowheart (Check Stock)

Kentucky Coffeetree produces seeds that are sometimes roasted for a coffee substitute.
Yellowheart has a deep yellow color.

Jewelry Box: Sycamore and Wenge (Check Stock)

Wenge is almost black wood.
Sycamore has extremely striking ray flecks that sometimes gives it the name of "American Lacewood".

Jewelry Box: Red Oak and Purpleheart (Check Stock)

Red Oak is arguably the most popular hardwood in the United States.
Purpleheart has a deep eggplant to a purplish brown color.

Jewelry Box: Birdseye Maple and Bamboo (Check Stock)

Birdseye Maple has tiny knots in the grain resemble small bird’s eyes.
Bamboo is not actually wood, but a grass.

Jewelry Box: Sycamore and Spalted Maple (Check Stock)

Sycamore has distinct and extremely striking ray flecks.
Spalted Maple has extremely eye-catching dark streaks.

I make my tankards from wood and food-safe finishes. They can hold any liquid that is safe to drink, hot or cold. I use a clear coating on the inside so the beauty of the wood is not hidden. I usually prefer natural wood colors and avoid dyes and stains. Just be sure not to use the dishwasher on them. Here are a few samples of recent projects.

Purpleheart and Curly Maple Tea/Coffee Cup (Check Stock)

Purpleheart has a deep eggplant to a purplish brown color and is extremely durable.
Curly Maple has developed a figure that makes it look wavy. Also called Flame or Fiddleback Maple.

Square Wooden Whiskey Tumbler (Check Stock)

Lowball-sized glass for Whiskey or cocktails
Also similar to Masu-style sake cup

Bamboo mug with Walnut handle (Check Stock)

Bamboo is a nutty brown "wood" with a distinct straight grain pattern with nodes. It is not actually a wood, but a grass that has wood-like properties.
Black Walnut is a very deep chocolate brown wood, and is one of the most prized American woods.

Bubinga and Maple with a Purpleheart Handle (Check Stock)

Bubinga ranges from a pinkish red to a darker reddish brown with darker purple or black streaks.
Maple wood has a light creamy color with a smooth grain pattern, although there are many variations that can make it very unique.
Purpleheart has a deep eggplant to a purplish brown color and is extremely durable.

Bubinga and Yellowheart (Check Stock)

Bubinga ranges from a pinkish red to a darker reddish brown with darker purple or black streaks.
Yellowheart, sometimes known as Brazilian Satinwood has a deep yellow color.

Kentucky Coffeetree with a Walnut handle (Check Stock)

Kentucky Coffeetree is similar to Red Oak in appearance. It's name comes from the practice of roasting the seeds to produce a coffee substitution - especially common as the United States was being settled and coffee was scarce.
Black Walnut is a very deep chocolate brown wood, and is one of the most prized American woods.

Kentucky Coffeetree with Curly Maple handle (Check Stock)

Kentucky Coffeetree is similar to Red Oak in appearance. It's name comes from the practice of roasting the seeds to produce a coffee substitution - especially common as the United States was being settled and coffee was scarce.
Maple that has developed a figure that makes it look wavy. Also called Flame or Fiddleback Maple.

Purpleheart and Cherry (Check Stock)

Purpleheart has a deep eggplant to a purplish brown color and is extremely durable.
Cherry wood is perhaps the most prized furniture hardwood in America it is a reddish-brown color that deepens with age.

Purpleheart and Curly Maple (Check Stock)

Purpleheart has a deep eggplant to a purplish brown color and is extremely durable.
Curly Maple has developed a figure that makes it look wavy. Also called Flame or Fiddleback Maple.

Black Walnut (Check Stock)

Black Walnut is a very deep chocolate brown wood, and is one of the most prized American woods.

Walnut and Maple (Check Stock)

Black Walnut is a very deep chocolate brown wood, and is one of the most prized American woods.
Maple wood has a light creamy color with a smooth grain pattern, although there are many variations that can make it very unique.

Walnut and Yellowheart (Check Stock)

Black Walnut is a very deep chocolate brown wood, and is one of the most prized American woods.
Yellowheart, sometimes known as Brazilian Satinwood has a deep yellow color.

Yellowheart and Maple with Curly Maple handle (Check Stock)

Yellowheart, sometimes known as Brazilian Satinwood has a deep yellow color.
Maple wood has a light creamy color with a smooth grain pattern, although there are many variations that can make it very unique.
Curly Maple has developed a figure that makes it look wavy. Also called Flame or Fiddleback Maple.

Curly Maple and with Purpleheart handle (Check Stock)

Purpleheart has a deep eggplant to a purplish brown color and is extremely durable.
Maple that has developed a figure that makes it look wavy. Also called Flame or Fiddleback Maple.

Spalted Maple and Cherry with Maple handle (Check Stock)

Spalted Maple is light-colored maple, where dark streaks have invaded the grain pattern. The extreme contrast in this distinctive wood is very eye-catching.
Cherry wood is perhaps the most prized furniture hardwood in America it is a reddish-brown color that deepens with age.
Maple wood has a light creamy color with a smooth grain pattern, although there are many variations that can make it very unique.

Spalted Maple and Purpleheart (Check Stock)

Spalted Maple is light-colored maple, where dark streaks have invaded the grain pattern. The extreme contrast in this distinctive wood is very eye-catching.
Purpleheart has a deep eggplant to a purplish brown color and is extremely durable.

Spalted Maple with Walnut handle (Check Stock)

Spalted Maple is light-colored maple, where dark streaks have invaded the grain pattern. The extreme contrast in this distinctive wood is very eye-catching.
Black Walnut is a very deep chocolate brown wood, and is one of the most prized American woods.

Spalted Maple with Curly Maple Handle (Check Stock)

Spalted Maple is light-colored maple, where dark streaks have invaded the grain pattern. The extreme contrast in this distinctive wood is very eye-catching.
Curly Maple has developed a figure that makes it look wavy. Also called Flame or Fiddleback Maple.

I make a wide array of boxes for playing cards or other card games. For typical card decks, the slipcase design is very popular. For other card games, long boxes and satchel cases are popular.

Walnut long cardbox

Black Walnut
Hand rubbed oil finish
Brass hinges

Windmill Meeple

This is something I did for fun.
A meeple is a board game piece used to represent a player. The quixotic windmill is something I identify with.

Doomtown "Pinebox" carrying case

Pine is a softwood that has many varieties with different properties. Since the Doomtown game is based on the old west, a "pine box" was typically used as a coffin, so the choice is thematic.
This box is fully flocked, has embellishments of Walnut and Purpleheart, magnetic clasps and integrated poker chip trays.