How to Make a Decorative Wooden Box With a Patterned Lid

Learn how I made a decorative wooden box from walnut, beech, padauk, and ash, with contrasting side strips and a patterned end-grain lid.

Learn how I made a decorative wooden box from walnut, beech, padauk, and ash, with contrasting side strips and a patterned end-grain lid.

Build a small wooden keepsake box from walnut and beech with thin laminated walls and a fitted lift-off lid. A compact hardwood project with plenty of room for precision and detail.

Polyurethane brushes can be tricky to clean — especially with oil-based finishes. Here’s my complete guide to cleaning, storing, and reusing your brushes.