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Men’s Jewelry Box Designed In Mahogany

September 10th, 2011 No comments

Dark colored and with several advantages to its credit, Mahogany is a Native American wood. On reaching its full potential, this rain forest tree stands as tall as 150 ft. It has a number of uses, one of which is the making of men’s jewelry box.

When the Mahogany reaches maturity it branches out into what looks like a canopy of sorts. The trunk of a fully grown tree can be up to 6ft in diameter. The tree’s bark has a range of hues, from grey to that of brown red with fissures.

This is a tree that is constantly in demand worldwide, to the extent that it is close to becoming extinct. This is in fact true of some of the trees original ranges. The wood of mahogany comes in a palette of colors ranging from yellow to red, to some pink and salmon shades as well. These you will see when the wood is freshly cut.

With time and as the wood dries, it gets a touch of royal red or brown with hints of red. Mahogany’s texture is evenly interlocked and ranges from being straight to wavy and even curly sometimes. In the case of irregularities in the grain, the wood is used to make the likes of fiddle-back chairs.

One of the good things about Mahogany is its luster when polished. Because this luster is so high, working with Mahogany is extremely easy and gives you some great finishes. This is a wood that can easily be worked on with hand tools and machines as well. The wood lends itself easily to carving and the boring of nails and screws.

Mahogany’s ability to resist rotting makes it an ideal material to build boats. Thanks to its durability, musical instruments such as the acoustic guitar and drum shells are made of this wood. Musical instruments are often made with mahogany because of the great tone it brings forward.

This is a wood that is also used in the making of furniture. You will find a number of Victorian styled pieces with extensive detailing made of this wood. What makes this wood perfect for furnishing is its strength and finish.

Architecture is another area where mahogany is extensively used. You will find these more in doors, floors, and complicated molding. The elegance of the wood is unbeatable.

Mahogany is a wood that is used in the making of jewelry boxes for both men and women. Valets use this wood for its strength and the masculine aura that is attached to it. There is a box to suit every kind of need and storage requirement.

Veneers are also made of this wood. The veneers are in demand for their textures, colors and the finishes they provide. Besides being used in architecture, veneers are used for decorative purposes such as in marquetry. This is where tiny bits of veneer are made use of to fill in preset designs.

Mahogany is extremely useful, thanks to its sturdiness as well as its elegance in finish. Despite being expensive, it is completely worth having.

This article was written by Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes feature evocative wood art designs, created from unique wood grain patterns and colors. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!