Crafting Keepsakes: Our Partnership with RedTree Albums

At OpenGrain Woodwork, we believe that life’s most precious memories deserve to be preserved in something truly special. That’s why we are incredibly proud of our ongoing partnership with RedTree Albums—a relationship that goes back to the beginning of the company in 2007—crafting bespoke wooden presentation boxes for their stunning, handcrafted photo albums.

RedTree Albums is renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and heirloom-quality materials. When they approached us to create a housing that matched the elegance of their fine art albums, we knew our handcrafted walnut boxes would be the perfect fit.

The Art of the Box

Every box we produce for RedTree is crafted with the same dedication to quality as the albums they hold. We utilize premium walnut, celebrated for its rich, open-grain texture and durability.

One of the standout features of these boxes is the traditional dovetail joinery visible on the corners. Not only does this technique provide incredible structural integrity, ensuring the box lasts for generations, but it also adds a beautiful, classic aesthetic that highlights the artisanal nature of the woodwork. Whether it’s a flush-fit lid or a smooth sliding mechanism, each box is tailored to provide a seamless unboxing experience for the client. To make these pieces truly unique, customers can also design laser engraved lids.

A Year in Review: By the Numbers

We’ve had an incredible year fulfilling orders for RedTree, and looking back at the data gives us a fascinating glimpse into what photographers and clients are loving right now.

Popular Sizes Because RedTree offers a wide variety of album dimensions, we craft our boxes to perfectly accommodate them. Looking at our production over the last year, the 12×12 box was the undisputed champion, accounting for nearly half of all our builds (23 boxes).

Here is the breakdown of the sizes we crafted:

Favorite Finishes Wood stain is where a client’s personal style really shines through. We offer a variety of finishes to ensure the box perfectly complements the album cover fabric or leather inside.

This past year, Warm Medium Brown was the crowd favorite, making up 38.5% of our orders. It strikes a beautiful balance, enhancing the natural walnut grain without overpowering it. Right on its heels was Natural Light Brown at 32.7%, perfect for a more modern, organic look. Finally, the rich, elegant Dark Brown finish rounded out the group at 28.8%.

Built for Your Memories

The beauty of this partnership is customization. Whether you are preserving wedding photos in a grand 12×12 Dark Brown box, or creating a family portrait keepsake in a cozy 8×8 Natural Light Brown box, every piece is made to order.

We are honored that OpenGrain Woodwork gets to play a small part in protecting your most cherished moments. Head over to RedTree Albums to see their incredible work, and feel free to reach out to us at OpenGrain to learn more about our custom woodworking capabilities!