Friday, September 24, 2010

Wedding Boxes

Over the past month, "A" and I have been collaborating on a set of boxes for a friend's wedding. These five mahogany boxes are gifts for the groomsmen, each one bearing the recipient's initials.


All of the boxes were cut from a single chunk (that's a technical term) of wood, so if lined up in a row the grain would run from end to end.


Sterling silver wire letters were soldered onto brass and oxidized for an antique feeling. The plaques were then riveted onto the lid with silver tubing. The lids slide off, revealing a burgundy felt-lined bottom.


We also included a surprise gift for the bride and groom—a box with their names and a special spot for each of them to keep their wedding band. 



I love collaborating with "A." (remember the eight box?) We spend so much time in our shops individually, and projects like this find us visiting each other, bouncing ideas around, and keeping each other's eyes on the deadline (something I could always use help with).

Wishing Toni and Drew many years of happiness together!


(It's killing me to have a finished project, and only and old point-and-click camera to shoot it with. Sorry for the less-than-fabulous photos. Camera, come back!)

14 comments:

  1. these are so beautiful.
    i love that they are all made from the same piece of wood, there is something very poetic about that.
    no camera? argh. hoping it comes back soon.

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  2. These are gorgeous! Such a wonderful way to collaborate.

    -lisa

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  3. What amazing gifts - what lucky groomsmen! How great to be able to work together and what happy results - you are both so talented - awesome xxx

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  4. LOVE this SIL!!!! need one soon....cousins wedding in a few weeeks....i'll be in touch w/ my order ;)
    DF

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  5. so beautiful! you guys should make stuff together more often! : )

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  6. really nice Amy. how nice you can collaborate like that. And I hope you get you camera back soon.

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  7. You both are soo talented! It's truely awesome to collaborate on wedding gifts. These boxes are gorgeous and soo meaningful! I hope you get your cammie back soon. Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!

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  8. Incredible boxes and I am loving that metalwork! What a beautiful gift! You oughta be selling these! Congratulations! Peace, Angela

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  9. Those are incredible gifts. I think you should take "A" on as a business partner. Clever one she is. What a fun gift to make and recieve. Enjoy.

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  10. Beautiful gifts. These are lucky guys.
    I love the combo of metal with the wood ;)
    A small wooden oval or round piece with the metal on top would make a nice necklace ;)

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  11. love these boxes... i would love to receive these as a gift. stunning!

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  12. GORGEOUS! Oh my goodness. You are one talented couple! I thought the photos were lovely. Didn't think anything of them until I read you missed your other camera!
    Nicola

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  13. This is an incredible collaboration Amy. What a special way to honor your friends.

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