(+40 photos) How to make a wooden box with your own hands

Interest in handmade products is growing day by day. And it’s not just about savings: mass-produced products lack something ephemeral that gives things a special charm. Usually this elusive substance is called the Soul of the Master.

And even though the master is not yet very experienced, and his creations are far from perfect, they still have soul and individuality. Every time you open a jewelry box made by yourself, you will receive a charge of positive energy that will help you get through another difficult day and make the holiday even more joyful.

Peculiarities

Wood has always been a high-quality, sought-after material, from which not only reliable buildings or pieces of furniture were made, but also various accessories. The latter include charming boxes. These products can be safely called universal, since they can be used to solve many different problems. A beautiful wooden box can be a wonderful gift for a birthday, New Year or any other holiday.

You can store rings, earrings, chains and other ladies' jewelry in it. There are many areas of application for these products.

Today in souvenir shops you can find a lot of different models of wooden boxes. Consumers can find an excellent model that will become a spectacular interior decoration. However, many people do not want to spend extra money on purchasing such an accessory, because it is quite possible to make it yourself at home.

A homemade wooden box can be absolutely anything. The shape and size of the object will directly depend on the ideas of its creator. At home, it seems possible to make not only a simple, but also a chic carved model.

The process of making plaster itself is creative - here the master can let his imagination run wild. The main thing is to show a little patience and stock up on all the necessary materials/tools.

Design options for a box made from scrap materials

To decorate a box made with your own hands from scrap materials, you can use a variety of design methods.

Ribbons, lace, beads and stones can be used as decorative details.

It’s easy to make artificial flowers or an applique from ribbons or fabric to decorate a box.

The product can be decorated with artistic painting in folk style or in the form of original patterns.

The decor options for homemade boxes made from various available materials are limited only by the imagination of the master.

Choice of shape and size

A wooden box does not have to be as simple as possible, having a standard square or rectangular shape. The product can be made more original and interesting. Everything here will depend on the wishes and project of the master who makes the accessory. Thus, models designed for various accessories and jewelry can have medium or small sizes. They often have soft inner lining.

For the latter, materials such as velvet or suede are ideal. Such additions protect expensive metals from accidental damage and scratches on the wooden surface of the box. Typically, these designs have wider compartments designed to store necklaces, beads and special rollers for fixing bracelets.

Wooden boxes designed for storing all sorts of household little things - keys, small documents and other similar trinkets can have similar sizes. Larger boxes should be made with drawers. They make a kind of mini-chests of drawers.

The size of the box being made directly depends on what exactly it is being made for. If you plan to store a lot of medium or large items in it, then its dimensions should be appropriate. If the box is made to contain all sorts of little things, then it can be made compact and neat.

The shape of a wooden box can be absolutely any. Here home craftsmen are not limited in anything. Of course, most users make classic models with a rectangular or square structure, but a more interesting option can be made.

Wooden boxes with the following shapes look vibrant and bright:

• chic options in the shape of a heart;
• elongated oval or round options (look especially interesting if complemented with carvings);
• curved options (in the shape of the letter “C”);
• in the form of an original wooden gramophone (this way you can make a music box);
• in the form of a luxurious royal casket;
• in the form of a complex mechanism with many small parts (difficult to implement options).

Today, unusual boxes with non-trivial shapes are especially popular. The accessory can be made in the form of a baby grand piano/upright piano, a safe, a book, or a treasure chest. The design of the product can be completely unexpected.

Often, at first glance, nothing in these items gives away the box - they seem to be just an interesting souvenir, but in fact the souvenir turns out to have a secret, and there is a place in it to store all sorts of things.

Properties of a wooden box

Why, despite the emergence of cheaper and simpler competitors, does an ordinary wooden box not lose its popularity? It's simple - the answer to this question lies in the unique properties and features of such containers.

Table. Comparison of box characteristics.

Wooden box

On a note! Ordinary wooden boxes of simple design are actively used when decorating loft-style rooms. They are an excellent attribute of this design solution.

The production of wooden boxes in production occurs in accordance with GOST 20767-75 . And for them, a wooden board of a certain quality, 1 cm thick, is used. Such boxes are thin-walled, but durable. They are quite light and easy to use.

Tool cabinets, drawers, cabinets

Required materials and tools

If you decide to make a beautiful wooden box with your own hands, you need to stock up on all the necessary tools and materials. In order for the casket to turn out to be of really high quality and beautiful, you should not skimp on the specified details.

Let's consider what you will need to buy to make a beautiful accessory yourself:

• you will need sheets of plywood or wood - it is recommended to select boards with a preferred thickness of 1-1.5 cm;
• cardboard;
• special adhesive composition for wood;
• loops for installing the lid of the box;
• accessories;
• selected scenery.

Depending on what particular model of box you plan to make, you can use materials such as plastic, cardboard, bamboo, steel and even marble. It is important to have not only suitable materials, but also good tools, with which the process of making an accessory will be quick, easy and hassle-free.

You will need the following tools:

• pencil and ruler;
• hand saw or special electric jigsaw;
• set of files;
• wood saw (will be needed for cutting material);
• a screwdriver, if some parts will be fastened together with screws;
• hammer;
• wood file;
• a manual router may be useful;
• sandpaper for sanding workpieces;
• paint, rollers and other equipment that will be needed to complete the final finishing of the product.

Having all the necessary components, you should not immediately rush to make the box. First, you should draw up a detailed diagram, a sketch of the future product.

It is advisable to indicate in the drawing all the dimensional parameters of the casket. Having such a plan, making the accessory will be faster and more understandable.

Options for making a beautiful casket

Today there is a huge selection of plastic materials and compositions with which you can create an original craft with your own hands.

This quality can be salted dough, thick paper or cardboard, sheets of plywood or solid wood.

The choice of a specific material depends on the experience of the master, his skills and abilities.

Wood craft

The most durable caskets are made of wood. Small stumps or logs, timber or boards can be used as consumables. Also useful for this work are a chisel, a sharp knife, a plane, a jigsaw, and tools for grinding surfaces.

We should not forget about antiseptic and moisture-resistant impregnation solutions. Such a detail will significantly extend the life of the decorative accessory.

Instructions on how to make a travel bag from wood:

1. All parts are cut out of timber or wooden boards using a jigsaw.
2. Sharp edges and cuts are treated with a file or sanding paper to remove irregularities and nicks.
3. The next step is to impregnate the surfaces using moisture-resistant oil.
4. For further assembly, you can use one of the fastening methods: dowels, special grooves, screws, glue. The best methods are glue and making grooves. Such techniques do not involve the use of sharp fasteners.
5. Assembly is carried out sequentially: bottom, four walls. If you use glue in your work, you should carefully remove any excess that may spoil the appearance.

The cover is mounted as a removable part, always using sides to secure the structure. The inner surface can be left untouched or the bottom and walls can be lined with chintz, velvet, or other fabric.

Plywood box

The second most popular material for creating original toiletries is plywood. In terms of strength, such a base is in no way inferior to solid wood, and also requires preliminary impregnation of the parts. Instructions for the master on the work being carried out:

• Parts are cut out of a sheet of plywood using a jigsaw, sharp edges are trimmed, and surfaces are sanded.
• Before direct assembly, impregnation with moisture-resistant oil is carried out. For plywood, this item is required, since the moisture resistance of this material is lower than that of wood.

Assembly is carried out according to a similar scheme, using glue or grooves for fastening. Unlike solid wood, plywood accessories are always decorated with acrylic paint, PVC film with a pattern, or an interesting shell.

DIY paper craft

To make a box, you can use an unnecessary cardboard box or assemble a new model from thick paper. If the first method is used, important attention is paid to subsequent decoration. For the second option, you need to prepare scissors, glue, and paints for decorative painting.

A denser casket is made from cardboard:

1. A long cardboard strip, the width of which corresponds to the height of the walls of the box, is folded like an accordion in increments of 1-1.5 cm.
2. Unfold the workpiece in the reverse order.
3. Roll the strip into a ring and use glue for fastening.
4. A blank in the shape of a circle is cut out according to the diameter of the future accessory. Another piece of the same size will be needed to assemble the bottom.
5. The bottom is attached immediately, and a side frill is additionally made for the lid. This can be a cardboard piece or a frill made of fabric, guipure or a decorative facet.

After assembling the craft, you should begin decorative finishing: original painting or covering the cardboard frame with textiles.

Thread storage accessory

Another technique is often used to create original toiletries. To do this, use a cardboard frame onto which knitting threads are applied. The threads can be wrapped around a cardboard base or applied over glue.

For a large product, you can use the technique of making pompoms. Pompoms are prepared according to a single pattern from knitting yarn, and then they are pasted over a cardboard frame with bright blanks.

Salt dough box

Salt dough is a very plastic, safe and cheap material. It is very simple to prepare such a base for creating a box, using only salt, flour and water.

It is better to work with the material with gloves, since salt can be irritating to the skin.

The plastic mass is prepared in a separate container, dyes are added if they are provided according to the plan. Then proceed according to the instructions:

1. A layer of dough is rolled out on a cutting board, the thickness of which should be at least 2 cm. For the main assembly you will need 5 identical pieces.
2. Assembly can be done either without a base or using any base. For example, the walls and bottom can be sculpted on top of a plastic cube, which is removed from the craft as the dough hardens.
3. The lid is sculpted in a separate step, and in this case the master has the opportunity to make the part in relief, with an original ornament.

The craft is left to dry in the open air, and then they begin to decorate (if paints and pigments were not used).

How to make a classic box

Even a teenager with minimal skills in handling woodworking tools can cope with this task. Such a box is made from multi-layer plywood, and the selected sheet should not have visible damage: knots, cracks.

At the initial stage you will need a pencil and a ruler. In order not to complicate the task, it is better to choose the correct geometry of shapes for the walls, lid and bottom, for example, a square or rectangle. On a sheet of plywood, draw the outlines of four walls: 2 side walls are shorter and 2 front walls are longer.

Note! The sides of the bottom are calculated in such a way that after gluing the sides, it is recessed inside the walls.

Then all the drawn elements are carefully cut out with a jigsaw, the irregularities are processed with sandpaper. To ensure that the end and side walls are beautifully connected to each other, small grooves can be made at the edges of the ends, corresponding to the thickness of the plywood sheet. This tip will help give the case a monolithic look and overall make the structure stronger. The walls are glued together, then the bottom of the box is placed. If the lower part enters with difficulty, the edges are processed with a file. The bottom should fit tightly.

• After this, they begin to make the lid. To make the design more original, it is better to choose not a flat, but a deep lid. For this, the scheme described above is used. A large blank is cut out, which will directly serve as the lid, end and side walls. In essence, it turns out to be a smaller copy of the casket body. All parts are sanded and glued together. The lid is attached to the body using small hinges. After assembly, the finished product is varnished or painted in any color you like.
• In a similar way, you can make a box from solid wood. A wooden board is used for this. It must be sanded and cut into pieces of the required size. It is more difficult to cut wood with a jigsaw; it is better to use a circular saw. Curly edges can be made with a router.

If you need a drawer

In general, a wooden box with a drawer is made in the same way as the classic version, but there are a number of features.

• A simple rectangular shape of the lid and bottom will spoil the appearance of the product. It is better to make the long sides of these elements wavy using an electric router. In addition, by choosing this option, the lid and bottom are not placed inside the body, but left outside.
• The walls are made of different heights. In particular, the back part and ends are made of the same height and glued together. For the front wall, cut out a die half as wide as the back part. This element is not recessed between the ends, but is installed overlapping and fixed with glue.
• The box consists of two parts: the box, which fits freely between the walls, and the front part, which is similar in size to the top die. The elements are also mounted on wood glue.

A partition is installed between the upper and lower parts, which will serve as the bottom of the upper compartment of the box. Inside the retractable and stationary drawers, you can make partitions from thin plywood, delimiting the internal space into several compartments. The lid is installed on decorative hinges, the wood is covered with several layers of furniture varnish.

The nuances of making wooden boxes

There are various ways to make a wooden box. A simple method, which is most suitable for beginners, involves using a sheet of plywood, which must be carefully leveled and treated against various types of defects. After preparing the surface, it is marked in accordance with the drawing of the future box, which will require a ruler, compass and pencil.

Creative projects do not require a lot of time, complex measurements and planning

On a note! It is important to accurately work out the design of the product, because the quality of the final result will largely depend on this stage.

The most common type of box is classic

To maximize savings on consumables, all elements of the box can be made rectangular - this way there will be almost nothing left over.

After checking the applied markings, the walls, lid and bottom of the structure are cut out. It is important to cut very carefully to obtain the smoothest possible contours. Otherwise, due to negligence, you will have to re-manufacture the damaged parts.

Plywood box

After this, the parts need to be connected. It is best to use wood tenons for connections. If the box is small, the tenons can be ordinary ones with a square cross-section (their height should be the same as the thickness of the plywood sheet).

Tenon joints

If you have cut out all the blanks and removed excess fragments from them with a file, then you can rejoice - the most difficult part of the work is over! Now all that remains is to build a box from ready-made parts. The spikes are driven into the sockets (if necessary, if they do not fit, the excess is filed off with a file). It is recommended to lubricate the walls with glue for greater strength, and then firmly connect them to each other, which is traditionally done using a vice.

Making a wooden box with your own hands

The bottom of the product is placed along the edges with glue, after which it is pressed against the walls and kept for some time. To secure the lid you will need small metal hinges. This is exactly how the simplest wooden boxes are made. Having finished manufacturing, you can begin decorating.

Graceful form, unusual style, modern design

How to decorate with carvings

Carved boxes look much more original and interesting, but such work requires certain skills and knowledge. For beginners who decide to try their hand at wood carving, experienced craftsmen recommend starting with simple geometric shapes and large patterns. With a certain amount of patience, even a novice master will be able to cope with such a task.

The drawing is applied to the surface with a pencil, each line is well drawn. After this, the pattern is carefully cut out with an oblique knife or chisel in strict accordance with the applied markings. Small flaws and irregularities can be corrected with a file or fine sandpaper.

Geometric carving technology

Geometric wood carving of a box is the most complex decoration method. To perform processing without any problems, you need to choose the right material.

Among the popular options it is worth highlighting:

1. Linden. The core has a soft and uniform structure. The wood does not crack or warp. The material is also easy to cut, allowing for clean edges.
2. Cedar. Wood of this species can be easily cut in any direction.
3. Pine or spruce. The material is used extremely rarely. This is due to the fact that the wood has numerous knots. But the advantage of the material is its plasticity, which makes it easy to make geometric carvings.
4. Juniper. The wood is easy to saw and sand.

To carve, you need to prepare a certain set of tools and patterns. The main working tool is a chisel, the width of which is 2 cm. It is also necessary to follow safety rules during work. You need to make sure that your fingers are not in the working area.

How to put a lock

An interesting solution is a mortise lock, which will be opened with a small key, but such work is difficult to do even for an experienced specialist. Therefore, it is better to limit yourself to a padlock or a decorative hook.

To install a padlock, loops are placed in the central part of the side wall and lid, which are screwed with small screws. The location of the hinges must be calculated in advance: even a slight displacement will break the symmetry, and the box will lose its attractiveness.

Original double-walled box

Making such a box is much more difficult, but we will help you figure it out.

Step 1. On the pre-processed workpiece, you need to draw cut lines with a pencil. And here one important point should be taken into account: when transferring the sketch, it is imperative that the longitudinal orientation of the fibers be observed!

Step 2. An even longitudinal part is cut from the workpiece (its thickness should be 1.5-2 cm). This part will serve as the cover of the product in the future.

Step 3. Next, change the inclination of the saw table. It is necessary to change the angle literally by a few degrees.

Step 4. After this, the part is cut into 2 parts and the internal waste part is cut out. Thus, a conical cavity of the product is formed.

Step 5. The halves are glued back together. Thanks to this, by the way, internal stress is also relieved and cracking and deformation of the product are prevented. The glue should be applied in a thin layer, and all excess inside should be carefully removed.

Step 6. The glued parts are placed under the clamps. In this case, you need to carefully ensure that there are no distortions or displacements.

Step 7. The table returns to the horizontal position, a couple of slices are cut from the waste part. This will be the bottom and cover of the future product.

Step 8. The interior of the box is painted. It is more convenient to carry out painting at this stage, while there is free access from both sides.

Step 9. The table returns to the inclined position, after which cuts are made along the outer contour.

Step 10. A thin layer of glue is applied to the ends of the bottom, then it is inserted into the lower part of the product (you need to press it with your fingers until it stops).

Step 11. The lid elements are glued to the workpiece, cut off at the initial stages of work.

Step 12. When the glue has dried, the main outline of the lid is outlined, after which this part is cut out.

Note! The technique described above is universal, because it makes it possible to experiment with shapes and designs, making original and beautiful boxes with your own hands.

Option #5. Ice cream stick box

Ice cream stick box

To make such a box suitable for storing various small items, prepare:

• ice cream sticks (29 pieces);
• scissors;
• acrylic paints (2 colors required);
• ruler;
• corrugated cardboard;
• pencil;
• satin ribbon;
• hot glue.

Step 1. To begin, the sticks are painted in 2 colors (choose them yourself). Since our number is odd, it is divisible by 15 and 14.

A total of 29 sticks were used

Painting sticks

Step 2. A pair of rectangles (70x55 mm) and a pair of semicircles (height - 30 mm, base - 70 mm) are cut out of corrugated cardboard, after which the cut out parts are painted.

Corrugated cardboard blanks

Step 3. For the bottom, 7 sticks are used, laid out in alternating colors. To prevent the sticks from moving, you can temporarily fix them in the center with tape.

7 sticks on the bottom

Step 4. Cardboard rectangles are glued to the sides.

Gluing the sides

Sidewalls are glued

Step 5. Next, sticks are glued along the edges (also with alternating colors, 6 pieces per side).

Glue 6 sticks on each side

Step 6. Another 10 sticks are glued onto the semicircles - the result is the lid of the future box.

10 sticks per lid

That's it, now you can see exactly what the product will look like.

The box is almost finished

Step 7. Strips are cut out from satin ribbon. Next, the ends of the cardboard are sealed with these strips.

Cutting strips

Sealing the ends of the cardboard

Step 8. A couple of pieces of tape are glued to the lid of the product, but in such a way that the edges hang down on one side by about 20 mm. These hanging edges are glued to the box, resulting in a kind of “loops” through which the lid will open.

Pieces of tape are glued to the lid

Cover fastening

Step 8. Additionally, a bow (made from the same satin) and a bead are glued. That's it, our beautiful box is ready! And if you have any other questions, check out the video below.

Finished box made from ice cream sticks

Video – Decorative box made from popsicle sticks

How to decorate?

For a homemade box, it is important to think about beautiful decor so that it looks more interesting, brighter and richer. There are many ways to decorate this accessory. The most popular solution is to decorate the product with carvings. Carved caskets look very beautiful and solid.

It is not recommended for a novice craftsman to immediately begin applying intricate and complex carved patterns to structures. You should start with simple shapes or large lines. A master with minimal experience can handle such work, but you need to be very careful and patient to avoid mistakes.

To add carvings to a product, you should apply a certain design/pattern to its surface with a pencil. Each line must be drawn as accurately and noticeably as possible. Next, you need to take a special knife or chisel.

These tools carefully cut out lines and patterns in accordance with the applied design. Small imperfections and defects can be removed with a file or sandpaper.

If you don’t want to waste time carving the product, you can turn to a simpler solution - paint the casket or coat it with a special varnish. The color of the accessory can be absolutely any - it all depends on the ideas of the home craftsman. Caskets decorated using the decoupage technique look interesting and stylish.

The final design of the box can be anything:

• products are often complemented with precious/semi-precious stones and beads;
• the design can be effectively painted;
• attach a flower arrangement to the lid;
• create an aging effect using the craquelure technique;
• attach pearls (natural or imitation) to the lid.

How to decorate a box?

To decorate the product, you can varnish or paint it. Some people prefer carved boxes (such as the one in the photo below) or those made using decoupage technology. In any case, the final result will depend on the creativity and imagination of the master.

Chic vintage box created using decoupage technique

Useful tips and tricks

If you decide to make a beautiful and high-quality wooden box with your own hands, then you should take on board some useful tips and recommendations.

• If you are making a box for storing jewelry, it is advisable to decorate its interior with soft, velvet fabric, and glue a small mirror under the lid. With such components, accessories will not be scratched, and they will be very convenient to try on.
• If desired, you can make a casket “with a secret”, in which, for example, you can store cigars. An interesting solution is a model in which pleasant music plays when you open the lid. Such products are difficult to implement and require special tools. It is better to do such options under the guidance of a more experienced master.
• You can make a box using pieces of wood of different species that have beautiful textured patterns.
• It is necessary to cut out all the details of the future design as accurately and clearly as possible. You should not violate the boundaries of the drawn blanks, otherwise it will be very difficult to assemble the product in the end.
• It is recommended to clean small parts with fine-grained sandpaper. This item will be especially relevant in the process of decorating carved elements on the casket.
• If you are making a chest not for jewelry or small trinkets, but for sewing accessories, then it is advisable to provide several separate compartments in it, and add an easy-to-carry handle to the top part.
• If the box is made of beautiful, dark wood, then its texture can be effectively emphasized by waxing. If the model is made of lighter wood, then it is best to coat it with linseed or other oils (if you have chosen this finishing method). To experiment with colors, you should turn to high-quality, water-based stains with coloring pigments.

Types of jewelry boxes

Beads, rings, bracelets, chains and earrings should be organized. Jewelry chests have been popular since over 3000 BC. - in ancient times they were made of wood, gold, silver or bronze, ivory and stone, decorated with carved ornaments and inscriptions.

Modern technologies have made great strides forward, so you can find boxes made from any available materials on sale. Each variety has its own advantages and disadvantages, which you should know about before purchasing.

Wooden crafts

Jewelry boxes made of wood are the most popular option. They are affordable and durable, made from environmentally friendly material and come in a wide variety of variations. There are options on sale from beech, cedar, mahogany and any other species - this factor often becomes decisive in determining the cost of the product.

Wooden boxes for storing jewelry have a number of advantages:

• low price;
• a huge assortment, including handmade carved boxes;
• the ability to complement and decorate the product yourself.

A wooden box-chest for storing jewelry with carved paintings is a piece of art. Such products can be passed on from generation to generation; they do not lose their value over time. One of the valuable options remains music boxes, which are also most often made of wood.

Leather boxes

Such things look stylish, but their cost is much higher. The frame can be made of a thick layer of cardboard or wood, and the top is covered with tanned leather. Such boxes can have any color and shape; multi-level designs with several compartments can also be found on sale.

No less popular are jewelry boxes made of eco-leather or leatherette. These materials are difficult to distinguish from genuine leather, so they are increasingly replacing it. They are chosen for several reasons, including price differences and personal beliefs. Storing jewelry in such boxes is no less fashionable, so the eco-leather option can be considered both for personal use and as a gift.

Stone or acrylic products

A box made of stone (malachite, marble) is considered a precious product in itself. It is difficult to process natural material, and the process takes a lot of time, so the price of the finished box can be exorbitant. Such things serve, first of all, as interior items, so their functionality may be low. There is only one compartment, so chains, earrings, beads, rings and other jewelry will be stored mixed up.

A good alternative to natural stone is acrylic. It is more affordable, but less durable, so such a box cannot be passed on by inheritance. There are beautiful options of different shapes on sale, since the material is plastic and very durable when hardened. It can be complemented with inserts of precious or semi-precious stones, carvings and any other decorative elements.

Textile options

Fabric boxes are the most budget option. They are convenient to take with you on vacation or use for gift wrapping jewelry. They are light and soft and can have any number of compartments. More often, such boxes are made of cardboard, onto which fabric upholstery is secured with glue. They have several advantages:

• cost - this category remains the most budget-friendly;
• simplicity of execution - the box you like is easy to repeat yourself;
• lightness, presence of a comfortable soft lining;
• a huge number of shapes and colors in stock.

Textile boxes are especially popular among handmade lovers. To make them, brightly colored fabrics are used, and the body and lid are decorated with rhinestones and beads, flowers and any other decorative elements. Also on the inner surface of the lid you can find a mirror for more convenient trying on of jewelry.

Simple walnut box

A similar sequence of actions underlies the next project - a four-wall wooden box. Thanks to its unusual curved shape, its design looks stylish and modern.

Interesting ideas for decorating a product

The structure of the tree is beautiful in itself. You can simply varnish the product, but it will become truly original after creative decoration, for example, using the technique of relief carving. Using different techniques, you can create unique patterns or compositions on the surface:

• using a semicircular chisel you can make small dimples on the wood;
• An angle chisel will help make the grooves.

Advice! A wooden box must be coated with protective compounds. For light wood, any oil, for example, linseed, is best; for dark wood, wax. You can experiment with the color palette using water-based stains with different pigments.

How to make a plywood box with your own hands

Making a box from plywood is quite simple, you just need to be patient and approach the process creatively. Such boxes will be a wonderful gift for your beloved women.

What you need to prepare for work

To make a budget box with five compartments we will need:

• plywood 6 mm thick;
• sawing machine;
• sandpaper;
• milling cutter;
• masking tape, brush and wood glue;
• oil with a blue tint.

Detailed master class on manufacturing

1. Our plywood box with dimensions (L×W×H) 14×10×7 cm consists of six parts: a bottom, a lid, 2 long and 2 short sides. Let's get to work.
2. From a strip of plywood, cut 2 parts L×W 14×10 cm, 2 parts – 14×7 cm and 2 parts – 10×7 cm.
3. Process all edges of the workpieces using a cone cutter at an angle of 45º
4. Prepare a level strip in order to align the edges of the box. Lay all the sidewalls along it, alternating long with short. Connect them together with masking tape
5. Turn the tape over with the grooves facing out and apply glue to all transverse joints, including the sides. Distribute the composition more evenly with a brush
6. Place all the edges in a box and secure the last one with masking tape.
7. Apply glue to the edges of the box and the blanks for the bottom and lid, then connect them together. Secure joints tightly with masking tape
8. After the glue has completely dried, remove all the masking tape and cut off the cover at a distance of about 2 cm. The disc overhang should be more than 6 mm
9. Sand the cut area of ​​the body and cover with sandpaper for 3-5 minutes
10. Make several partitions from plywood and glue them inside the box; small blocks can be used as temporary support
11. Rub the oil into the body of the box using a soft cloth
12. After the composition has completely dried, insert it on the back side of the loop.

painting

To paint a product, it is not necessary to have the talent of an artist. In addition, stencils can be used to decorate the box. You can choose absolutely any image, it all depends on your imagination and preferences. To work you will need:

• casket or box;
• primer;
• acrylic paints;
• brushes;
• stencil (you can make it yourself or buy it at a specialty store);
• masking tape;
• sandpaper.

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Advice! It is better to pre-treat the box with sandpaper and varnish it.

One of the features of the shabby chic style is floral motifs.

Standard mustard-colored box with ribbons - simple and beautiful

Stylish scale made using decoupage technique

The work includes several stages:

1. Primer coating.
2. Sanding.
3. Tape the bottom corners with tape.
4. Coating the product with light acrylic paint.

Important! Acrylic is applied evenly.

1. After drying, the surface is treated with sandpaper and a layer of paint is applied a tone darker. This layer should be liquid so that you can then blot it with a sponge, giving the surface texture.
2. Secure the base with varnish.
3. Use masking tape to cover the parts of the box that will not be decorated.
4. The selected stencil is fixed.
5. The drawing is carefully painted over. The paint should be thick and water should be used in minimal quantities.

It is possible that after drying the drawing will have to be repainted, since the color will most likely be pale the first time. If the stencil is a small element of the composition, then the action will have to be repeated several times. After the painting has dried, the box is coated with varnish.

This master class allows you to create a product whose surface looks like fabric. This is achieved due to the fact that between the main layers the box is varnished, and the paint does not saturate the wood.

The box decorated with beads and leaves looks very beautiful

This type of decor for the box will be an excellent addition to the interior or an original gift.

Master class on making a decorative cardboard box

Cardboard is one of the most affordable materials found in every home. To make a decorative box, you can use ready-made boxes or make them yourself.

What you need to make a cardboard box

To make the box we will need:

• corrugated cardboard;
• glue gun;
• scotch;
• PVA glue;
• double sided tape;
• decor

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

The dimensions of our box are arbitrary depending on what things you plan to use it for. Let's take a closer look at all the manufacturing stages.

1. Cut 2 blanks of the same size from cardboard for the bottom and lid, as well as the back wall of the box. Glue it to the bottom and connect it with tape on both sides from the top
2. Coat the outside of the frame with PVA glue and glue decorative paper, wrapping it inside
3. To avoid thickening in the folded areas, cut off excess paper
4. Glue a sheet of paper from the inside of the frame, stepping back about 1 cm from the edge
5. Cut two end sides and one longitudinal side from corrugated cardboard and wrap them in decorative paper
6. Coat the bottom and side edges of the blanks and glue them to the frame
7. Cut a small strip of decorative paper and glue it with double-sided tape to the lid and side of the box
8. Decorate the box with decorative beads

Master class on working with wood: Box from “A” to “Z”

Author: Inna Chornenkaya

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I make almost all the blanks for my work myself and people often ask me questions regarding the blanks specifically. Therefore, I want to divide my MK into two parts. Part No. 1 - blank. Part No. 2 - decor.

So, I'm starting part #1.

We will need:

• Plywood 8 mm,
• Wooden block 2*4 cm,
• Nails,
• Glue moment "Crystal"
• Jigsaw,
• Screwdriver with grinding attachment,
• Hammer,
• Blowtorch (gas cylinder)
• Water-based stain (Oak color)
• Sandpaper (various thicknesses)

In this photo, I have already cut the plywood into pieces of the required length.

Before I start making a blank, I sketch out a drawing on a piece of paper. Here, I share with you my “drawings”. To understand what we will collect. The box will be rectangular in shape (front view). Inside (top view) the box will be divided into three parts. The middle part will be covered with a lid, and on the left side there will be a separately made small box. As planned, this is for the first tooth.

This is a “drawing” of the lids, which will be located alone inside the large box, in the middle compartment. And the second one is on a small box for a tooth (only it will be square). The lids will consist of two parts. I labeled them as: Lid and Inner Lid.

And these are all the dimensions that we need for a large box. Naturally, these are inaccurate numbers (since our plywood is 0.8 cm thick), so you will have to sand some pieces.

These are the dimensions for a “tooth” box.

I’ll say right away, because I have to answer this question most often. People ask why they can’t cut plywood straight with a jigsaw? And I can't do it! Then, after cutting, I carefully polish each end of the piece. An ideal cut is only possible on a machine with a jigsaw; no matter how you look at it, you won’t be able to cut it straight. I was lucky, our friends have their own furniture production. Of course, I won’t go to them just for one box (so as not to bother me), but when I need to cut a lot of plywood, I go to them and they’ll cut everything for me in 10 minutes. Thank them very much for this! I lay out all the pieces of plywood (after having thoroughly sanded all the walls that will be inside the box, otherwise it will be inconvenient to do this later) and, armed with glue, I begin to assemble the box.

When the glue “sets”, I knock everything down with nails. The length of the nails is 2 cm.

Little by little the outlines of the future box are already visible. I always assemble the boxes in this order. First the bottom, then the ends, and then the front sides.

This is how the tray turned out.

As we can see, the side walls stick out a little. We carefully sand all such places.

The first cap is ready. The lid is on the middle compartment inside the box. Just glue and knock together two rectangular pieces. Of course, the carnations are visible from the inside, but we will cover them later with decorative nails.

The middle cap took its rightful place. And the small “tooth” box is ready.

Here it is, but closer.

Next, you need to put a lid on a large box. For this we need a wooden block (about 2*2 cm, but I didn’t find one, I found only 2*4 cm). In general, I had to saw it lengthwise to get the dimensions I needed. This is where a jigsaw comes in handy.

Cover in progress. I glue the bars with glue and knock them down (on top) with nails.

The preparation is ready! You can start firing.

Attention! Dangerous! Working with a blowtorch requires special care. Do not handle it for children! Adults should take it only in the presence of a bucket of water! I have been working with stain for a long time, but I like the way stain looks after firing. The result is a flow of colors. That’s why I always “resort” to firing. I saw a lot of works (by other masters) with firing. I don’t want to offend anyone, but sometimes I just want to scream: “Why are you burning plywood like that?” Plywood is not wood, it does not require strong firing. Moreover, she is AFRAID of strong fire. The plywood begins to burn layer by layer and unsightly burnt chips form. In general, we lightly burn the workpiece, and we burn it so that the “pattern” of the scorch marks is initially beautiful.

I cover it with stain three times (this is optional, depending on how intense you want the final color).

Then we take sandpaper (of varying hardness) and begin to rub all the ends, giving the plywood an old, centuries-old look. You can see in the photo that the small box has already been sanded.

And this is the lid from a large box. BEFORE and AFTER view. Perhaps this is where I will finish part one. And I will move on to the second stage.

So, let's move on to part No. 2 - Decor.

We will need:

• Trafathers,
• Putty,
• PVA glue,
• Acrylic paints,
• Acrylic enamel,
• Construction paper tape,
• Felling,
• Microbeads, rhinestones, beads,
• Claim. flowers (paper, plastic),
• Various metal fittings and other small items for decoration (your choice).

We will decorate only the lids, and if you remember, we have 3 of them.

As always, I mix the putty (finishing putty, construction putty) with water and PVA glue. This is the consistency. There is about half a cup of putty, 1 teaspoon of pva and 1 teaspoon of water.

I'm making the stencils more comfortable.

And I transfer the drawing to the workpiece.

To prevent the design on the lids from looking monotonous, I use two different stencils.

The stencils are applied, we are waiting for complete drying. After drying, I carefully sand all the inscriptions with fine sandpaper.

I will paint all these decors with black acrylic paint. Some I paint with a brush, some with a sponge, and some by complete immersion in a glass in which I diluted black paint in water.

While it looks a little gloomy, I even felt sad at that moment. It looks like the box should be “Mom’s Treasures,” but here the flowers are black. I continue to work.

I also paint the lids black.

Then, while the black color is still wet, I touch it a little with a sponge and here and there with green paint (also acrylic). We wait until it dries. While I wait, I decide to varnish all my boxes. I use nitro varnish. I varnish 5-6 times, carefully sanding each layer of varnish so that the final surface is smooth.

I return to the lids when the first (black layer) has dried.

I mix greens with white and apply paint to the surface with a wide brush. As if highlighting the relief.

I apply the paint like this: the first layer, for example, along. The second layer of paint, the one that will be lighter, across. And then it’s the other way around again.

Each time I add a little more white.

In the end, I settled on this color.

It looks like it’s already a good color, but I want to add a little mother-of-pearl. Acrylic enamel is quite suitable for this role. I dip the sponge a little into the enamel and walk over the surface of the lids.

It's hard to see in the photo, but the shine has appeared. Exactly what is needed!

At this stage, I thoroughly coat all the covers (on top, where there is a stencil) with aerosol varnish. I'm waiting for it to dry.

When the varnish has dried, using “Crystal” moment glue, I glue previously painted decors onto the large lid: flowers, filigree, twigs, etc.

I use the same paints that were used to paint the lids to paint the glued decors. In the same order - first dark green, then more, more and more white.

I add a little gold. And again I carefully varnish the entire lid (on top) with aerosol varnish.

When the varnish on our flowers has dried, I begin to decorate the composition using all kinds of beads, beads, microbeads and rhinestones (mostly green, in order to maintain the style of the boxes).

I divided the metal fittings into two parts. I paint the fittings that will not be attached to the lids in the color of the lids, and vice versa, I leave the fittings that will be attached to the lids in their native bronze color. I didn’t remove how to “install” the fittings onto the screws, I think everything is clear here. I put on the loops, screwed on the legs and corners, and glued the cutting.

There you go!

I really like the way moderately burnt plywood looks.

I varnished everything so that now, it seems to me, I can sit on this composition.

The photo is closer so that you can see all the stitches.

By the way, here (in these corners) you can insert a photo of the first ultrasound. I specially curved the corners so that the photo could be easily inserted there. It’s better, of course, to laminate the ultrasound photo, so it will be more durable.

Almost all metal fittings are also trimmed with green rhinestones.

How to make an unusual miniature box with your own hands from a reel of tape

If you want to please your loved ones with a small box to store jewelry or small items for handicrafts, you won’t find a better material than a spool of tape. You can make an absolutely stunning product out of it. No one will guess what served as the basis for creativity.

What you need to prepare for work

For our amazing box you will need completely accessible materials:

• a spool of tape 4 cm high;
• corrugated thin cardboard from biscuit;
• thin cardboard for the bottom;
• screw cap from a jar of suitable diameter;
• glue “Moment” and PVA;
• white acrylic paint;
• 2 single-layer decorative napkins;
• decorative paper, you can take it from a candy box;
• colorless varnish.

Master class on making a box from a tape reel

1. Coat the edges of the reel with white acrylic paint. Cut cardboard from under the roll 4 cm wide and cover the inside of the reel with it. Press well so that the strips do not fall behind on the sides
2. Cut the bottom out of thin cardboard according to the diameter of the reel, and you can also use the cardboard that is inside any screw-on lid
3. Glue decorative paper on one side of the bottom with PVA glue
4. Glue the bottom to the bobbin with Moment glue with the decorative side inward
5. Glue white decorative paper to the outside of the reel and to the top of the lid
6. Cut out decorative elements from a single-layer napkin
7. Glue the elements with PVA glue to the inside and outside of the lid, as well as on the sides.
8. Decorate the bottom and sides of the bobbin in the same way.
9. After the adhesive composition has completely dried, coat the workpieces 2 times with colorless varnish
10. These boxes are made from an ordinary reel of tape

Vinyl wallpapers

You can use leftover vinyl wallpaper to decorate the boxes. Thanks to simple steps you can make a unique item with a metal coating. For this you will need:

• wallpaper;
• PVA glue;
• towel (preferably disposable paper ones);
• acrylic paints of several colors (black, bronze, scarlet, silver, green, gold);
• varnish

You can decorate the entire box or certain elements. To complete the work, take the following steps:

1. Cut out pieces from the wallpaper, taking into account allowances for the edges.
2. To cover the surface with an even layer of glue, apply it to the back of the paper. The glue can be diluted slightly with water. The base should be very well saturated with the resulting solution.
3. The paper needs to lie down for a while, and then it is pressed tightly against the box with a sponge.

Important! It is imperative to ensure that no bubbles appear.

This handmade box will be an extraordinary gift for family and friends

Classic box in vintage style

Vintage box made using craquelure technique

After the described steps, the product should dry and then really give the box the appearance of metal.

1. Initially, black acrylic paint is applied as a base. You can use a dark color in a spray can.
2. Using towels, the box is covered in red and dried.
3. The next layer is silver, and then bronze.
4. After this (in small quantities!) black and red colors are repeated
5. Now carefully, using a damp towel, cover the entire box with green color.
6. The last layer is gold.

After the box has dried, it is coated with varnish.

Exquisite box decorated using decoupage and craquelure techniques

Box in Provence style, made in different colors

Photo ideas for DIY wooden boxes