What you'll get:

• 10cm x 8cm x 5cm wooden box with musical mechanism
• choice of 7 designs
• one (1) paper song strip of your choice
• this listing is a preorder and will dispatch in 3-5 weeks

What does it do?

This little box is fitted with a musical mechanism which plays songs from punched paper strips.

How is it made?

The mechanism is secured inside a wooden box and a design is painted onto the lid. Each paper strip has a custom design printed on sturdy satin paper into which a song is punched out.

How does it work?

Strips are fed into the box by turning a crank handle and emerge out the other side ready to play again. The strip passes through a mechanism with tiny metal bars which create different notes depending on where the holes are punched. When the holes are arranged in specific configurations it can play short tunes!

Are there other songs?

I have a collection of music strips (and more designs) to choose from if you want additional music to play. Unlike conventional music boxes you only need one mechanism to play all the different strips available.

Can I request a different song?

Currently I do not offer a paid transposing service, but am working on releasing more songs over time. Check back later or follow diyCrossing on social media to see what else is added!

When will my music box be despatched?

I aim to ship music box preorders in about a month, depending on material availability and complexity of the order.

How long does postage take?

All parcels are sent worldwide via Royal Mail - you can review postage and tracking options at checkout. I recommend choosing a tracked option if you live outside of the UK for peace of mind and quicker delivery.

• United Kingdom - 2 working days
• Europe - 5 working days
• Worldwide - 7 working days

Postage times can vary depending on customs checks and the time of year. It is not unusual for international parcels to take up to 4 weeks to arrive, so ensure orders are placed well in advance if you want them for a particular occasion!

Will I receive customs charges?

I cannot be held responsible for any unexpected charges. In many cases parcels are under chargeable import value and won't incur a bill but please check this limit for your country if you’re unsure.