Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique
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by Doug Stowe
Build your skills and knowledge of woodworking. Beautiful Boxes: Design and Technique is perfect for the beginner to intermediate woodworker. Each chapter features a new box design – ranging from simple to complex as you work through the book, with each one illustrating a key design principle: •Harmony •Rhythm •Texture •Contrast The beauty of wooden boxes. Building a wooden box is one of the best ways to develop overall woodworking proficiency. Boxes are quick to build, require only a small amount of material (affordable!), and can be made in the smallest of woodshops. Best of all, charming, hand crafted boxes make the perfect gift.
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