Imagine was a commission for making a box for the storage of an handmade illuminated book for a member of CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild). The only parameter was to have white felt on the inside of the box.

Design process:

As a member of CBBAG also, I decided to create a box that would look like a book. I also incorporated some bookbinding and knots techniques.

Salvaged material:

Walnut (from old table top)
Jatoba, Gary Oak &Red Oak (from old hardwood floors)

Other material:

White felt, parachute cord, leather, woodbead, letter beads

Construction / finish:

1/8” Finger joint for the storage boxsection
Minwax wipe on polish
Belgium binding
Monkey’s fist knot

Dimension:10” H x 8 1/2” W x 1 1/2” T