I knew right away that this project would be a challenge. Upon hearing the prompt, I knew I wanted to attempt to create a fully closable box. Without the use of screws or glue, the only way to make sure … Read more
Carpentry and power tools are not something that are new to me. I use both regularly as a prop designer. But when given the task of using NO fasteners, I immediately jumped to joinery, something entirely new to me. As … Read more
This project was a exercise in continuous readjustment. After finding out that the piece of wood we were each given was a little unconventional—or, at least, not a fully smooth and processed block of wood—I had to come up with … Read more
When I was told the assignment was to make a container out of wood, I immediately thought of the small wooden bowls that are popular at stores like West Elm and Anthropologie. These bowls are petite, perfectly smooth, stained, and … Read more
As our wood unit began, I started approaching plans for my design using what limited knowledge I already had about woodworking and wooden objects. I have always appreciated wood’s potential as a medium to produce works that serve both functional … Read more
Wooden pieces are often associated with the elite and wealthy due to the difficulty in their acquisition as well as their beautiful finish and patterns. However, my wooden container proved that this, in fact, is not true for all wood … Read more
Gabrielle and I began this project knowing we wanted our projects to not just speak to one another but to actually connect. I drafted an idea, knowing that we were starting with wedge shapes and wanting them to connect one … Read more
When handed the basswood cookie and corresponding making assignment, I grappled with what form my container would take and how I should go about constructing it. Our class discussion of woodworking joints had planted the seed in my mind for … Read more
