I’ve made three more boxes since the last time I posted about my attempt to make 52 boxes in 52 weeks. That brings me up to 45 boxes. I have until the end of April to get the last seven made. I like my chances. I’ve written a bit about the three most recent boxes below, but you can always read more about each of the boxes so far, and see plenty of pictures, on my blog.

Box 43 This was a quick little box. The box is made from a marblewood, the top is walnut, and the pull is poplar that’s been painted with Marigold yellow milk paint. The inside of the box is also painted. It’s a sugar box. It was fun to make.

Box 44 Here’s a bandsawn box made from some very old 12/4 cherry, which has a beautiful color. All I used for a finish is clear shellac, so all of that color is coming from the wood, which hasn’t oxidized yet. The inside is painted, as are the edges of the lid and bottom. Boxes like these are very fast to make, but take some time for finishing. In fact, it probably takes me more time to do the finish than to make the box.

Box 45 I worked on this tea box for a total of eight weeks. It was by far the most challenging box I’ve made so far, but it’s also the best one. I like everything about it, especially the door, which encloses a cubby for a teapot and cups. The two drawers next two it are for tea packets, and the bottom drawer holds tins for loose tea.

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