This artifact emerged during a particularly noisy week in the city. I found myself craving not silence, but intentional sound—something I could control, something that would mark moments of transition in the day.

The first prototype was embarrassingly complex, with multiple chambers and elaborate mechanisms. But as I worked with it over several mornings, I realized the simplicity was the point. Three bells, each with a slightly different voice, arranged so your finger naturally finds them in sequence or isolation.

The box itself became important too—not just a housing, but a small stage that amplifies and shapes the sound. The wood I chose resonates at frequencies that feel warm rather than bright, adding its own quiet voice to the bells' conversation.

I made fifteen of these, and each one sounds slightly different. The wood grain affects the resonance, the bell placement creates unique overtones, and even the way the finish settled contributes to each piece's individual character. It's impossible to make them identical, and that's exactly as it should be.