A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles
Pairing craft cocktails with crafty puzzles
By the Numbers
The evolution of Jesse Born’s craft is on full display, and he intentionally took his time with this box in order to showcase his abilities now to produce a high class, elegant and structurally sensational piece of art which also functions as a puzzle.
Voyages Extraordinaires – Part I
In 1866 (so the story goes) nations around the globe begin sighting a mysterious sea monster.
Born to be Wild
One of the most notorious criminals in US history, known for his bold and audacious acts of robbery and brutality, gained his fame the old fashioned way, through self-promotion.
Secretum Cista
The provenance of the name, “Secretum Cista”, is rather auspicious and steeped in mystery. From the Latin, “Secretum” has many translations, notably “secret seal”, or more simply just “secret”.
Jack in the Box
Some ideas have existed forever, since time and consciousness alike, have always been, and some ideas are Born.
Yosegi Pattern Box
Jesse Born is a talented young fellow from Rome, New York with the knack for making great puzzles, the skill for making beautiful woodwork, and the desire to perfectly merge the two together.