Richard Raffan creates a signature Citadel Box.

I create my Citadel Boxes from wood too full of defects for bowls or endgrain boxes. The carving is deliberately rough, the burning aggressive, as is the brushing to remove the charcoal. I find it a messy but enjoyable project that makes good use of what would normally be firewood. You can see the inside of the completed box in    • Richard Raffan on his completed Citadel Box