Please call 5175435325 mf 9 5 est your order will be shipped with an invoice for you to pay with your personal check or money order once you open your package. Handcrafted shaker boxes lehays shaker boxes artisan. Shaker rocker, candle stand and boxes in order to gather up the correct supplies and learn how to make a proper oval box i reached out to john wilson of michigan who is a well known expert on making these boxes. It was in that book the nowfamed shakerbox maker discovered the oval boxes. The wood, hardware, tools and instructional materials needed for box making are found at the home shop.
Orleans carpenters boxes were staples for decades at the mfa and a number of shaker museums. At about the same time john met a woodworker, joel kammeraad, who was making shaker oval boxes and agreed to teach the process to that class. You may never guess it from the looks of these beautiful artifacts, but their primary use was once food storage. A brief history of shaker boxes lehays shaker boxes. The first is the start point, where the end of the band is placed when beginning the bending process. The first class was a weekend class in 2007 instructed by chris brooks. They have been stacked upside down as a tongueincheek reference to the upcoming book and exhibition, expected to. You can even sit down and pick up a book on woodworking or shaker history. All have a multitude of uses, for example as bread baskets, for flower arrangements, storage of. Our shaker oval boxes are reproductions of the original forms during the mid19th century.
The grace and simplicity of our handcrafted fingered lap box marks the shaker concern for both detail and proportion. Antique shaker smalls, sewing items, hand mirrors, boxes. Square boxes rectangle boxes jewelry boxes shaker boxes pincushions floss organizers wall decor table top clocks furniture leaflets chart folders. The shakers used the inverse as a scale smaller the number the larger the box. Reproduction shaker boxes gifts shaker boxes and shaker gifts. Our cherry wood oval boxes are crafted by david kramer of cynthiana, ky with just as much patience and care as the shakers used more than 100 years ago. Hand crafted shaker boxes made from quarter sawn pine and red maple. The uniformly slender sides are secured by copper tacks in the traditional shaker fashion. Daniel hrinko box maker beautiful craftsmanship, historical. Classes are held here and around the country that give handson experience in this traditional craft. Shaker oval boxes volume 2, author, john wilson shaker oval box books sold at highland woodworking. Intrigued by the book s measured drawings of shaker oval boxes, he found construction very challenging.
Shaker oval box maker john wilson recounts his 34 years as a box maker. The boxes were attractive to many besides the shakers and their fancy work was sold by the thousands. Crafted using the same techniques the shakers used to make their iconic oval boxes for over 200 years. Jan 17, 20 the boxes need a bit of hand sanding, then oil and wax, and the result is a set of very cool looking oval boxes. This innovative shape made oval boxes stronger, more efficient and more attractive than their predecessors.
Our cherry wood oval boxes are crafted by david kramer of cynthiana, ky with just as much patience an. These handsome oval boxes are handcrafted of cherry. A set of five shaker oval boxes made of cherry wood. Pete baxter woodworks hands to work, hearts to god. The second will feature methods and projects including many pictured in vol i. Also available are colored shaker oval boxes in green, red, blue and yellow dyes.
Although we no longer make or sell boxes, you may still find an occasional box for sale on the internet. The boxes need a bit of hand sanding, then oil and wax, and the result is a set of very cool looking oval boxes. Hand crafted with the same methods used by the shakers 200 years ago, the boxes feature tapered lap joints secured by brass tacks and wooden pegs. Wilson tells this story 30 years later on a cool may evening in charlotte, mich. Technically ellipses, they are as beautiful as they are functional. The woodworking reference library making shaker oval boxes. These are destined for a wedding gift for two friends of mine never mind that they are 6 months late officially, my wife tells me, i have up to a year.
One of the most prolific, and the last shaker brother to make oval boxes, was delmar wilson. The swallowtail projections were added for practical purposes in the construction as they allowed the wood to expand and contract without splitting during temperature and humidity changes. Jul 14, 2016 in preparing for the meeting i figured a nice set of shaker oval boxes would be a solid addition to the eaias silent auction. Or you can make your own shaker boxes and furniture in our workshops. A nonbeliever named george roberts made boxes at the new lebanon community from about 1920 to 1940 using original forms, however the only boxes being created by a shaker brother in the 20th century was at the sabbathday lake and alfred communities. Oval boxes are secured with copper tacks that are darkend to appear aged. The wood, hardware, tools and instructional materials needed for box making. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This gallery collection is the first book on oval boxes by john wilson. Written by john wilson, who is americas foremost expert on the subject. Oval nesting boxes are one of the most widely recognized symbols of shaker society and shaker woodworking. About lehays shaker boxes i chose to create boxes in the shaker style not only because of their desirability as an antique but also because of their durability and usefulness. John wilson the home shop a good source for materials, rounds, patterns, etc.
Shaker workshops oval boxes are unique because we make them on reproductions of the original forms and templates used at the mt. Although this group, made at new lebanon, is not a true nest, it shows the various sizes and finishes the shakers offered with oval boxes. Quarter sawn maple ensures that the lids do not move too much during the life of the box. Sep 12, 2007 it was in that book the nowfamed shakerbox maker discovered the oval boxes. The last classa weeklong class in 2010was taught by lenton williams. The oval shape combines great strength with an affinity for storing everything from buttons to bows, lentils to love letters. While the truly largest sizes are generally used to hold clothing, such as wedding dress, hats or sewing cloth or yarn. Whatever you do, youll have a great time visiting us here at the barn in bloomfield.
These are published by home shop books and availible in autographed copy, sent post paid direct. Antique shaker utensil carrier, cutlery box, original bittersweetred paint mount lebanon, new york, 19th century maple the tall arched and pierced handle divides the. In preparing for the meeting i figured a nice set of shaker oval boxes would be a solid addition to the eaias silent auction. Of course, the obscure or extraordinary is best taken down during a phone conversation. Tops and bottoms are secured with small wooden dowels. Our oval boxes are made on reproductions of the forms and templates used at many shaker communities during the mid19th century. Wilsons first book, making wood tools is now in its 2nd edition. Shaker oval boxes volume 1, author, john wilson shaker oval box books sold at highland woodworking. Welcome to the home shop for over thirty years john wilson has been showing people how to make shaker oval boxes. Shaker boxes finished with sea green milk paint oval box.
Jim has taken two shaker oval box classes at john c. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It takes just a minute and helps us make your shopping experience easier. This historically accurate piece is an example of a shaker production piece made for sale to the worlds people or fancy goods trade. The woodworking was done to such a precise degree that the lids fit. The shakers used oval boxes for sewing and quilting notions and for kitchen dry goods. This allows the box to expand or contract with changes in humidity.
Oval boxes shaker mercantile at hancock shaker village. Books are hardback and in full color with drawings and instructions. In october 2012 we retired from making shaker boxes. Shaker style oval boxes from the 19th century oval and round boxes with simpler joints to reflect 18th century designs daniel is recognized by both the early american life directory of traditional american crafts and the society of american period furniture makers. John wilson has authored several books on making wood tools and shaker oval boxes. Lebanon, new york shaker community during the mid19th century. Boxes are numbered for size on the bottom using the scale associated with ejner handberg, vol. This is one of those subjects where one never stops learning as every box is different and each poses unique challenges. Hand buffed with oil for a rich finish and superior moisture protection.
The third will give history, materials and other oval box traditions. Like the shakers, we produce our oval boxes in nine different sizes and like the original shaker numbering system no. On a visit to hancock shaker village years ago, i learned that the traditional oval boxes were made for storing foods in the pantry. You wont believe some of the innovative uses our shaker oval boxes have been put to by maria pinto, the fashion designer to michelle obama and oprah winfrey. Youll also need a boiling box available through the buying guide, a heat source, such as a pair of electric hot plates or a twoburner stove, and a shopmade anvil. In the case of shaker boxes, the former is simply a wooden oval form slightly smaller than the finished oval shape, the same height as the height of the box, having two alignment marks on its top. Shaker nesting oval boxes following a brief introduction to making shaker oval boxes is an extensive annotated collection of photos of original shaker boxes. The boxes were made in various shapes and sizes, with their oval shaped ones being most popular. These projections are incorrectly referred to as fingers or lappers. They are also available as ebooks in pdf, epub and mobi format. Shaker oval boxes vol i, a craftsmans guide to original, derivative and diverse forms of the ova box, 2014, home shop books. Our boxes are available in all cherry, birdseye maple, or cherry with a birdseye maple lid. Box making was the leading symbol of shaker life and one of their most productive business enterprises.
They are handdyed with a waterbased nontoxic dye and handrubbed with a natural clear sealer. Volume i of shaker oval boxes is filled with stunning photos and introduces you to the traditional craft practiced by shaker craftsman and those who follow their example today. Theyre a great gift for people who enjoy using their hands to craft beautiful things. Shaker oval boxes are constructed using swallowtail projections on the box during the shaping process. Box making requires a large commitment in materials simply to start the process of. It is also available on this web site as part of a nest of six or nine shaker oval boxes, for a special price.
An interpreter at the hancock shaker village museum, jerry grant, shared techniques and tips. Perhaps the most recognizable shaker product, oval boxes were traditionally made for storing food in pantries. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. Antique shaker utensil carrier, cutlery box, original bittersweetred paint mount lebanon, new york, 19th century maple the tall arched and pierced handle divides the dovetailconstructed box with canted sides. Have you ever seen the oval wood boxes traditionally handcrafted by shakers. Hand made shaker oval boxes by oreland wood products. My products are created using the same craftsmanship that the shaker community used for over 200 years. Antique shaker smalls, sewing items, hand mirrors, boxes, harvard. It is also available on this web site as part of a nest of nine shaker oval boxes, for a special price. The shakers produced oval boxes with uniformly slender sides, symmetrical joints, and neat, tightfitting lids.
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