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  1. Figured Olivewood Pill Box

    Figured Olivewood Pill Box

    This little box, turned from Figured Olivewood (Olea europaea) is packed with a nice color, grain swirl, and figure. I am calling this one a pill box instead of a capsule box due to it's shorter proportions and more tightly curved sides. Turned, hollowed, and finished with gloss lacquer. Size is...
  2. Olivewood Christmas Ornament

    Olivewood Christmas Ornament

    After a long stretch of boxes posted in my gallery, it is time to get in the Christmas season and make some ornaments! It has been awhile since I have made an ornament, but I don't think I missed on this one. The globe is turned from figured Olivewood (Olea europaea) and the finial from African...
  3. Olivewood Burl Round Bottom Box

    Olivewood Burl Round Bottom Box

    Back to the round bottom style and boy is this one a stunner!! Turned from a rare chunk of Olivewood Burl (Olea europaea) this piece is the definition of beauty! I actually purchased this piece from Germany, and it took almost three weeks to arrive. It sports a true round bottom, chamfered...
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