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| Service with Sincerity | Fine Wood Creations Meticulously Designed & Uniquely Handcrafted. |
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About the fine artisan Joseph Jossem and JJ Custom Koa llc.
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Having been raised in Hawaii, Joseph “Joe” Jossem, owner of JJ Custom Koa, was exposed to the arts from early childhood, his mother being a printmaker and illustrator. It seemed only natural, then, that his demonstrated attention to the details of the projects of his youth would mature into the results we observe in his woodcraft today.After working in the shops of other artisans, Joe set up his own shop in 1998 and began producing unique boxes, humidors, furniture, and other custom crafted items of premium curly Koa. In early 2003, JJ Custom Koa relocated to Kapolei in order to expand its capacity to provide for the wood needs of its growing clientele. |
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Koa, considered a very hard wood, is a rare and protected species in Hawaii. The native wood is prized for its lustrous grain and beautiful range of colors
Joe combines his skill and the use of proper tools and
JJ Custom Koa’s creations are in private collections in Florida, New York, California, Washington and Illinois, in addition to Hawaii. His creations can be found at several small gift shops in Hawaii, as well as Martin and MacArthur, one of Hawaii’s top Koa gift dealers. Martin and MacArthur have several stores on both Oahu and Maui, all of which display JJ Custom Koa boxes. |
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from near black through red, orange, russet tones, to yellow and tones of gold. The graining, with its wavy lines and swirling color, gives luster and a sense of depth to Koa unequaled by any other exotic wood in the world. Curly Koa, properly milled and finished, presents a unique iridescence and a sense of depth, despite its durability. Although he specializes in Koa, Joe has also used mango, kamani, ohia, maple, and mahogany in many of his creations.
equipment with personally hand-selected premium stock, which itself costs over three times the common grade Koa in souvenir-type articles. Therefore, his signed pieces are regarded as treasures. To his credit, Joe has created coffee tables, end tables, decorative paddles, picture frames, quilt racks, and chests, among many other custom items. JJ Custom Koa also offers Koa lumber in 4/4, 8/8, and larger if requested, which can be milled and cut to specifications. JJ Custom Koa provides reliable stock at competitive prices.
Each finely hand crafted Koa box and humidor is made from carefully chosen Koa wood and is finished with matching grains and tightly mitered joints. The sides of each box are made of one piece of wood, showing the grain of the wood wrapping around the box creating a unique, uniform look. The boxes are hinged with 5 mm barrel hinges, which add a delicate touch to the boxes, while remaining very strong and practical.
the schematic drawings that will recreate that idea. I also work with marble, granite, etc. to compliment the wood work.