A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles

Pairing craft cocktails with crafty puzzles

Bring Me Dead Flowers
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Bring Me Dead Flowers

Thomas Cummings, a puzzle box maker from Georgia, has shown his own support in his own way, by creating a puzzle box to raise and continue awareness of the Ukrainian’s plight and struggle throughout their history.

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Tile A While
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Tile A While

Thomas Cummings is at it again with a new design based on an old classic. Cumming’s clever creations to date have featured many varying styles of puzzle incorporated into the lid of each detailed box.

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Three Penny Box
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Three Penny Box

Penny for your thoughts? In fact, here’s three, in case you have a few. To prepare ourselves for this payment let’s travel back to the year 1728 and listen to the “Beggar’s Opera” for some puzzling inspiration.

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Penny Arcade
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Penny Arcade

Who doesn't have fond memories of strolling along the boardwalk as a child? If you were deprived of that wonderful experience, I can tell you it was a place full of magic, excitement, sweet delicacies and adventure. If not, then you know what I mean.

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Luddite’s Mill
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Luddite’s Mill

Thomas Cummings produces his unique style of puzzle boxes under his Eden Workx label, turning reclaimed and recycled wood and brass into tricky little boxes.

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Worm Wood
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Worm Wood

Absinthe, that mysterious emerald elixir which calls to mind visions of bohemia complete with Parisian cafes, famous artists and enchanted evenings. I knew that eventually I would want to write about it, and Thomas Cummings has given me the chance.

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The Navigator’s Box
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The Navigator’s Box

Thomas Cummings has been making puzzle boxes for his family and friends in his Georgia workshop for years.  Some recipients of his handiwork have apparently deserved particularly devious designs, and Thomas seems to relish the opportunity to inflict his puzzle passion on the willing. 

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