Description
Transform your woodworking skills with 'Build Better Boxes' by Matt Kenney, the ultimate guide for creating stunning wooden boxes from scratch. This comprehensive trade paperback, published by Blue Hills Press in 2022, offers an insightful dive into the world of box making, distilled from Kenney’s 20 years of experience in woodworking and design. Perfect for beginners and experienced woodworkers alike, you'll discover step-by-step photos that simplify complex techniques for crafting ten exquisite box designs.
Start your journey with simple and elegant painted boxes that introduce you to essential woodworking concepts such as cutting miter joints and fitting a lid perfectly. As you advance, tackle vibrant projects including tea cabinets and intricately designed jewelry boxes, showcasing the artistic potential of wooden boxes. Kenney’s expert guidance covers smart joinery techniques like rabbets and dovetails, ensuring a seamless flow of grain around corners, and teaching you how to create beautiful veneers.
Learn to apply eye-catching finishes, including milk paint and shellac, that enhance the beauty of your creations. Kenney emphasizes the importance of design throughout each project, highlighting unique elements such as thread-wrapped pulls, fabric-lined bottoms, and innovative ways to group boxes into cohesive furniture pieces. 'Build Better Boxes' is not just a how-to manual; it’s an invaluable resource that provides a deep understanding of woodworking fundamentals—ensuring you gain the confidence to design and build your own unique boxes with skill and creativity.
Start your journey with simple and elegant painted boxes that introduce you to essential woodworking concepts such as cutting miter joints and fitting a lid perfectly. As you advance, tackle vibrant projects including tea cabinets and intricately designed jewelry boxes, showcasing the artistic potential of wooden boxes. Kenney’s expert guidance covers smart joinery techniques like rabbets and dovetails, ensuring a seamless flow of grain around corners, and teaching you how to create beautiful veneers.
Learn to apply eye-catching finishes, including milk paint and shellac, that enhance the beauty of your creations. Kenney emphasizes the importance of design throughout each project, highlighting unique elements such as thread-wrapped pulls, fabric-lined bottoms, and innovative ways to group boxes into cohesive furniture pieces. 'Build Better Boxes' is not just a how-to manual; it’s an invaluable resource that provides a deep understanding of woodworking fundamentals—ensuring you gain the confidence to design and build your own unique boxes with skill and creativity.