Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Top Tips For Collecting Custom Wooden Memory Boxes

By Enid Hinton


A pretty box for storage of keepsakes makes a unique gift or accessory for your own home. Knowing what to look for and where to find it is key to shopping for this item. To follow are a variety of tips to help you to find custom wooden memory boxes for yourself or for a loved one.

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.

Another possible place to find this type of product is an arts and crafts vendor. Check out art vendors, craft stores and other home furnishing sellers for unique collectibles to beautify an interior space. In fact, many arts and crafts venues also offer the option to have pieces customized as you like.

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 may be surprised to find out how elaborate and practical some artists websites are. In fact, many include extensive portfolio photos as well as details for contacting the artist about commissions. Some even include pictures of past commissions and sample rates. These are a good way to get a concrete idea of your options for a commission.

Do not forget this option which is too often overlooked when it comes to finding unique memory boxes. Today, many mainstream home ware stores regularly sell gifts including handmade boxes of wood materials. They might even offer the option of having boxes customized for your needs.

Not to be forgotten, you may want to consider creating your own personalized memory boxes. There are countless guides and books to help in the process. These can be found at book stores and libraries. You might even be interested in taking a class in wood working. You can find a range of classes for skill levels from beginners to experienced. A keepsake 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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