Monday, February 2, 2015

Some Pointers On Collecting Custom Wooden Memory Boxes

By Enid Hinton


A wooden box which is designed for safe storage of keepsakes is not only practical but beautiful. It makes a great accessory for a home as well as a gift. This guide to collecting custom wooden memory boxes includes a range of ideas to help get you started. Read on for some straightforward pointers to shed light on this topic.

One of the more fun and interesting ways to collect this unique type of item is by shopping at antique stores, thrift shops and flea markets. These are great places to spot one of a kind treasures, many of which are old or antique. At these types of venues, you can find lots of examples of wooden memory boxes which have been personalized with initials, artwork or carvings.

Do not forget arts and craft sellers which are yet another venue for finding one of a kind items. For example, you might visit an art gallery or craft shop for handmade boxes to decorate a home. As well, these vendors often give you the opportunity to have an item personalized with a favorite saying, initials or names.

As well, it is certainly worth thinking about contacting an artist directly to enquire about commissioned items. As a matter of fact, many crafts people produce custom designs on a regular basis. These make great gifts. Searching online for wood worker artists near you is a good place to begin.

You might be very surprised to find out how practical that many artist websites are. They allow you to see examples of past work on portfolio pages. In addition, they often include examples of commissions as well as price brackets. In addition, getting in touch with the artist about a possible commission is made easy through e-mail.

Another potential place to find this unusual type of item is a home wares store. In fact, many well known home furnishing stores are increasingly offering more unique and crafted items. They may even allow you to have pieces made to order for that special gift.

Not to be forgotten, there is also the opportunity to make your very own memory box. In fact, you can find examples of woodworking classes to suit a variety of skill levels at art schools, universities and community centers. Producing a keep sake box is one of the more popular projects for this type of class.

As always, you should make safety your top priority. This applies whether you are looking for a gift or item for yourself at a store, or whether you are making your own box. Only shop with vendors which are reputable, safe and secure for the customer. Equally, learning wood working skills requires that safety is your first priority. For further tips on this topic, you can find online websites and blogs which focus entirely on gift items, including reviews and vendor links. In addition, a homes or decorating magazine is a good place to find product reviews and profiles. Knowing the impressions of other customers can help you to work out which product is right for you.




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