"Folio Fold" Accordion folded packing paper strips in Epoxy Hand Turned Lidded Canister on Canarywood

A folio is one of the oldest forms of the book — a single sheet, folded once, the beginning of everything that came after. The accordion fold takes that further: fold after fold after fold, the paper becoming something new with each compression, layering depth and rhythm and repetition into a form that moves between flat and dimensional with breathtaking ease. There is a reason bookmakers and paper artists keep coming back to it: the fold is where the magic lives.

Paper artists and book artists are a particular kind of creative — fascinated not just by image or word, but by structure itself, by the way a material transforms under their hands. They see possibility in a flat sheet where others see only paper. They are quiet innovators, people whose work invites touch and turns the ordinary into the considered.

This canister was made for that thoughtful maker. Accordion-folded packing paper strips are suspended in warm amber epoxy resin, revealed in cross-section by Jeff's lathe — the compressed folds of the paper revealed in every pass, layer upon layer of texture and rhythm. The base is turned from canarywood, its golden grain as warm and layered as the paper within. Fitted with a lid, it holds what you love: small treasures, dry keepsakes, or the quiet satisfaction of a beautiful object.

• Materials: Canarywood + epoxy resin
• Embedded Elements: Accordion-folded packing paper strips, suspended in warm amber epoxy
• Form: Lidded Canister
• Dimensions: 3.5" top × 5" bottom × 7" tall
• Also Beautiful As: A keepsake box, dry goods storage, or decorative display
• Perfect For: Paper artists, bookmakers, and lovers of thoughtful craft
• Makes an Exceptional: Birthday, holiday, studio, or housewarming gift
• Handcrafted By: Jeff, one piece at a time — no two are ever exactly alike

🪵 Care Instructions: This vessel is finished with oil — there is no epoxy coating or sealant on the wood. It is intended for dry use only. Do not use for liquids, food contact, or wet storage. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Occasional re-oiling with food-safe wood oil will keep the wood looking its best.