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Wood & Sculpture·Paulo Ricardo Goncalves

High End Jewelry Box

# Walnut Jewelry Box with Brass Handles I built this box because I got tired of seeing beautiful jewelry tossed into drawers and forgotten. It's made from American walnut — wood that just gets better looking as it ages, developing its own patina over time. The brass handles are solid and substantial, not the cheap stuff that tarnishes overnight; they'll actually improve with use and develop their own character. Inside, there's real depth to organize your pieces properly: it measures 300mm wide, 220mm deep, and 200mm tall, so it holds everything from delicate necklaces to statement rings without them tangling together. What I'm most proud of is how simple it is. No fussy compartments or velvet that wears out. Just solid walnut construction with joinery that'll outlast both of us, and brass hardware that actually functions like it's supposed to. The wood grain is different on every box I make — that's walnut for you — so you're getting something genuinely one-of-a-kind, not a factory reproduction stamped out a thousand times. This box is for anyone who actually cares about their jewelry. Not people who collect things mindlessly, but people who wear their pieces with intention and want them stored properly, kept safe, and easy to find. If you've got inherited pieces, heirloom rings, or jewelry you've collected over years that deserves respect, this is where they belong. I work with other wood species too — just let me know what speaks to you.

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Wood & Sculpture·Paulo Ricardo Goncalves

African Hardwood and Epoxy cutting board with sea theme

# African Hardwood Cutting Board I make each cutting board from African hardwood, and honestly, there's something satisfying about working with wood that's dense enough to handle years of knife work without splintering or warping. This one measures 450 by 300 millimeters with a thickness of 30 millimeters — substantial enough to give you real stability when you're breaking down vegetables or meat, but not so heavy that it becomes a nuisance to move around your kitchen. The grain pattern in the wood is what catches people's eyes first, though; the natural striations and color variations mean no two boards are ever identical, and once I finish one, that's it — there won't be another exactly like it. What makes this different from the mass-produced stuff is that I build these to order, which means you're not getting something that's been sitting in a warehouse for months. You get to choose the theme and size that actually fits your kitchen and your cooking style, and I work the piece specifically for you. I take my time with the surface — it's smooth enough for precision work but with enough grip that your vegetables won't slip when you're working quickly. I finish it with food-safe oil that brings out the wood's character while protecting it from moisture and daily wear. This board is for anyone who actually cooks — whether you're someone who enjoys a quiet morning chopping herbs for breakfast or a home chef who spends hours prepping for dinner. If you care enough about your tools to notice the difference between something thrown together and something made with intention, you'll understand why this matters.

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Wood & Sculpture·Paulo Ricardo Goncalves

Wood inlay and Epoxy cutting board with gun theme

# A Cutting Board That's Actually Yours I make these cutting boards from African hardwoods—the kind of timber that's been seasoned properly and has real character in the grain. Each one I cut and finish by hand, so honestly, there are no two exactly alike. The one you're looking at is 450mm square and 35mm thick, substantial enough that it won't slide around on your counter when you're working, but still manageable to lift and move without feeling like you're wrestling furniture. The wood develops this beautiful patina over time as you use it, which I think is half the appeal—it becomes more yours the more you cook on it. I designed these for people who actually cook, who reach for a board multiple times a week and care about how the tools in their kitchen feel in their hands. There's something different about working on wood that someone made specifically for you rather than something that came off a factory line. The grain patterns, the weight, the way the surface feels—all of that is singular. And if you want something different than what's shown here, I do custom orders. Different themes, different sizes, whatever you need. These boards will last longer than most of your kitchen appliances if you treat them right. Just hand wash, dry them properly, and occasionally oil them when they start to look tired. This is the kind of piece that gets passed down, if you want it to be. **Perfect for anyone who takes their cooking seriously**—whether you're a professional chef or someone who genuinely enjoys spending time in the kitchen. It's for people who'd rather have one board they love than a drawer full of forgettable ones.

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