Black locust box with lid

Small box made of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) firewood log. Black locust is extremely durable material with beautiful color tones. Despite durability of wood itself, box is protected with tung oil and bark with epoxy resin to prevent debarking due to wood drying. ice bronze clasp is closing the lid. On the backside of box is attached wooden support to prevent over-tipping of the box when lid is fully opened.
With basic care this box can last at least centuries. Beautiful natural handmade gift made to last.

Box dimensions are: 16 x 10 x 6.5 cm (6.3 x 3.9 x 2.6 inch)
Weight is only 280 g.

Did you know?

When exposed to UV light, the black locust wood appears fluorescent green.
Black Locust wood is naturally rot-resistant and has anti-fungal properties. It will last over 30 years even buried in ground.

Materials used: Black locust, bronze

Finish: tung oil