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Price: $425.50If you would like to buy this slope contact us.S/H included (continental US addresses only) We accept PayPal - it's fast, free and secure! |
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This custom Writing Slope design, with Dovetail joinery, was inspired by two previous client's order (see below) and is built from Mahogany with Cherry Veneer Panels. It has been finished with 7 coats of Tung Oil and has genuine leather-covered panels. The leather edges have been enhanced with decorative gold tooling. |
Price: $485.50If you would like to buy this slope contact us.S/H included (continental US addresses only) We accept PayPal - it's fast, free and secure! |
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This custom Writing Slope design, with Maple inlaid Dovetail joints, is built from Mahogany with Walnut trim on the lid. It has Cherry Veneer Panels. It has been hand-rubbed with 7 coats of Tung Oil. Each panel is covered with genuine leather, the edges enhanced with antique tooling. |
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We specialize in custom, handcrafted unfinished wood boxes, built from your own specifications. Our moto: "You design it ... We'll build it" |
| The writing slopes above were our very first attempt at building a writing slope from scratch ... no plans, just images of antique boxes and a few sketches. The first one made of Poplar proved to be a bit of a challenge, but with correspondence with our client we were able to figure out the working concept of this design. Shortly after that, we were commissoned to build a similar box made from Mahogany. These two Writing Slopes were custom-made and shipped 'unfinished' to our clients. They are pre-sanded and ready for the clients' to add their own finishing touches. |
| Trivia: Did you know? The 'writing slope' dates back to the 1700's. One was used by Thomas Jefferson while he was drafting the Declaration of Independence! His lap desk is now being stored at the Smithsonian Institute. It is treasured as a historical relic.
We have become intrigued with writing slopes. What a great concept they are! And much to our surprise, there are a lot of people interested in this type of lapdesk box. Are you looking for a Writing Slope of your own? We just finished two more writing slopes. They are 'finished' and are ready for sale. We added leather to the writing panels and you can view them below. If you are interested in purchasing one, contact us soon. |
Leather Writing Journals |
» Handmade Waru Leaves Heart Writing Journal |
Store your cherished memories in this unique handmade journal• Handcrafted by talented artisans in Indonesia • Journal is made from Waru leaves, twigs, and bamboo paper • About 50 pages per book • Measures approx. 8.5" L x 7" W x 1" Deep |
» The Secret Gratitude Book |
When you use this book every day and write about all the things in your life you are grateful for, you will be amazed at the never-ending list of thoughts that come back to you of more things to be grateful for. You can use The Secret Gratitude Book to powerfully attract specific things that you want into your life in absolute abundance. |
» Handcrafted Leather Wine Journal |
Handcrafted wine log is perfect for the connoisseur who wants to keep notes on favorite wines
• Journal comes with 96 pages • Hand-torn and acid free pages • Pages are hand-sewn into the bind • Closes with a convenient leather buckle • Pages measure 3.25" x 7.5" |
Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design |
In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation.
In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. In Margaret Shepherd's own words, "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand, but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality ... |