Announcement
All of the meticulously handmade exotic wood urns, jewelry boxes, and pill boxes listed here are original works of art/designs made by me, Eugene Watson. They are in stock and available for immediate shipping.
To identify a wood, click on the wood name in the drop-down list and the corresponding photo will appear.
I design and make all of my unique sculptural boxes using the finest exotic and domestic hardwoods available. The finish I use has been refined over the past 30 years to be durable, beautiful, and smooth to the touch.
Many of my designs are being knocked off here on Etsy. Make no mistake, if you buy from me, you are purchasing an original work of art by an American artisan (30 years full time making boxes) made in Colorado, USA.
If you would like to receive periodic emails with special offers, new product announcements, upcoming shows, etc. please sign up on my blog/website at this location: http://www.watsonwoodworks.com/contact
All of my designs are original, and copy protected.
Copyright 2022
Watson Woodworks, LLC
Thanks for visiting my Etsy shop!
Eugene Watson
Announcement
All of the meticulously handmade exotic wood urns, jewelry boxes, and pill boxes listed here are original works of art/designs made by me, Eugene Watson. They are in stock and available for immediate shipping.
To identify a wood, click on the wood name in the drop-down list and the corresponding photo will appear.
I design and make all of my unique sculptural boxes using the finest exotic and domestic hardwoods available. The finish I use has been refined over the past 30 years to be durable, beautiful, and smooth to the touch.
Many of my designs are being knocked off here on Etsy. Make no mistake, if you buy from me, you are purchasing an original work of art by an American artisan (30 years full time making boxes) made in Colorado, USA.
If you would like to receive periodic emails with special offers, new product announcements, upcoming shows, etc. please sign up on my blog/website at this location: http://www.watsonwoodworks.com/contact
All of my designs are original, and copy protected.
Copyright 2022
Watson Woodworks, LLC
Thanks for visiting my Etsy shop!
Eugene Watson
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Sylvia on May 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis in every way hits or exceeds my expectations. It is beautiful, so smooth, the word grain is stunning, the inlaid mother of pearl is totally level with the wood, the magnetic rotating top works flawlessly and I haven't noticed any issues at all in the two weeks that I've used it. Couldn't be happier.
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Artemis on May 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy boyfriend had a liver transplant and suddenly a ton of medication and more pills than would fit. This wonderful owner designed and built a new, bigger version in our preferred woods so my bf could have a beautiful pillbox. A box he can actually be happy to open every day for the rest of his life. As for quality, it’s unmatched. The wood is beautiful, the finish is perfect, the design flawless, and the click of those magnets as you rotate the lid is so satisfying. He created a custom box very quickly and the shipping happened same day he finished and arrived two days later. Thank you so much for giving us this moment of happiness during such a difficult time.
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Tracy on May 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWonderful! Love it-so much nicer than the plastic alternative. Bought one for my daughter as well...
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Caren on May 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis item exceeded my expectations. I saw my sisters and had to get one of my own.
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Kelly Rose on May 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSo beautiful and well-designed! Works perfectly and very satisfying to turn. Excellent quality as well
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katie on May 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove this! I can’t stop spinning the dials! So much better than the ugly plastic organizers.
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Cathy on May 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is the third of these little pillboxes I have ordered from Watswood. They are beautiful and never open accidentally in a purse. My daughters and I all have one to keep an extra supply of our morning pills in case we forget to take them before we leave the house. It’s the perfect thing.
About watswood
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Eugene Watson, maker of sculptural boxes and urns.
I began Watson Woodworks in 1990 in an old 1200 square foot loft just outside of Chinatown in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to woodworking, I designed electronic components for the black boxes in military airplanes. My interest in woodworking evolved from my childhood and was influenced by my father and grandfather. I chose to pursue woodworking over an electronics career because I am able to express my creativity with my hands and design innovative pieces in a relatively short period of time. I am now recognized nationally and internationally for my boxes.
My boxes involve the use of very traditional tools such as bench chisels, planes, and files, to high tech modern machinery. All of my designs utilize my engineering skills in math, geometry, trigonometry, drawing, etc. I machine my own metal parts and utilize leather and shell in many of my designs. The woods I use are exotic and domestic figured hardwoods of the highest quality.
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Eugene Watson
Owner, Creator, Designer
Eugene, a passionate full time American artisan, has been making sculptural wooden boxes since 1990 and is still going strong. His unique designs and attention to detail is apparent in every piece he makes.
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Care instructions
The finish I use is a CAB acrylic lacquer from Sherwin Williams with the vinyl sealer base coat. I often use paste wax with steel wool to make the piece feel better to the touch and to bring out the sheen.
Very little care if any is necessary aside from removing dust occasionally. You can use an air canister if you like. You may also use any wax type polish to bring out the sheen. If alcohol or a chemical gets on the piece, wipe off immediately. Letting a chemical sit will ruin the finish.
The leather lining I use is a synthetic suede called Ultrasuede. It can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
Custom and personalized orders
Custom orders are accepted based on wood type only, unless a large quantity is desired. My boxes are all made in batches and are not conducive to size changes. I can do monograms as seen in this listing:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/492097469/personalized-monogram-engraving-addon?ref=shop_home_active_3