Many women keep old things for years that they don’t even dare throw away, and they are no longer suitable for everyday use. For example, painted wooden boxes. But any old thing can easily be given a second life! If your jewelry and costume jewelry are stored in many different boxes, then your grandmother's box can become the center of unity of the things dear to your heart. Of course, after a thorough redesign of its external and internal content. A little patience and time, minimum costs and maximum pleasure will be provided!
Materials for work:
1. Wooden box – 1 piece;
2. Beads - in quantity around the perimeter of the bottom and lid of the inside of the box;
3. Velvet paper – 2 sheets;
4. Craquelure varnish – 1 jar;
5. Color paper printout – to cover the sides and top of the box;
6. PVA glue – 1 pencil;
7. Solvent, sandpaper, brush, scissors, paints, skewer for applying dot painting, knife for cutting paper, eye shadow in the color of the printout, plasticine spatula, “liquid nails” glue.
Stages of work:
The first stage: we remove the former beauty from the surface.
To make it easier to remove the painted design, it is necessary to remove the top varnish fixing layer with a solvent. We moisten a cotton swab with any solvent and thoroughly wipe the entire box with it.
After the solvent has dried, we remove the remnants of its former luxury with sandpaper. Clean until the surface is smooth.
Second stage: preparing the base.
When using dark tones for the base, they can be applied pure. If the base is light, then using pure white will lead to a dirty tint after applying the varnish. Therefore, we dissolve white in a drop of ocher color.
Apply a couple of layers of gouache paints to the entire surface of the box.
Let each layer dry thoroughly.
Third stage: imitate.
In the absence of suitable beautiful decoupage napkins, you can use color printouts of your favorite designs. In the presented version, colored borders are used for the background of the side parts of the box, and a combined frame and design are used for the front side.
We cut off unnecessary points from the printouts.
Combine the frame and the drawing.
Apply a thick layer of PVA glue to the back side.
We press it tightly to the surface of the box, carefully smoothing every millimeter of the pattern.
Close the box tightly and attach the printed borders to the sides.
Using a paper knife, carefully cut through the junction of the lid and the box.
So that the print does not look like a separate existing spot, we tint the areas of the box free from the design with green eye shadow.
Fourth stage: imitate dot painting.
Using a plasticine spatula, apply “golden mesh” to the parts of the box that are not covered with prints. To do this, lightly touch the surface of the “golden” paint and press the spatula against the box, drawing curved lines first in one direction, then in the other. The mesh turns out crooked in places, but decoupage varnish will disguise this defect.
Using a skewer for applying dot painting, we apply dots to the joints of oblique gold lines. If you don’t have a special skewer, you can use the back of a thin brush or a sushi stick.
Fifth stage: multiple varnishing.
We cover the entire surface of the box with acrylic clear varnish in several layers. At this stage of the work, you will have to patiently apply varnish to each side of the box separately to avoid the formation of smudges. Dry each layer of varnish thoroughly. There must be at least 2 layers.
After the last layer of acrylic varnish has dried, apply a thick layer of craquelure varnish (for beginners: craquelure varnish is sold in art stores; to form rough and large cracks, it is better to use a craquelure pair, apply in one direction, moving the brush over the area of application only once). Let's dry it.
To highlight cracks more clearly, they can be carefully rubbed by dipping your finger in paint (ocher) and gently running it along the surface in both directions.
After the paint has dried in the cracks, soak a cotton pad with water and remove excess paint.
We varnish the entire box with acrylic varnish.
Sixth stage: paint the inner side parts.
We apply gouache paints to the sides of the inner surface of the box.
We paint the outer sides, imitating a dotted pattern. At the same time, we “mask” the convex part of the fastener with “golden” strokes.
We shade the inner sides with “gold”, applying arbitrary brush strokes.
Seventh stage: give the surfaces a velvety feel.
From velvet paper we cut out parts according to the size of the bottom and lid of the inner parts of the box. From the remnants of printed borders, we select several motifs and cut them out.
On the part of the velvet paper that we will attach to the lid, we apply cut out border motifs, forming their location.
We turn the motifs over and trace them along the contour.
Even those women who do not like costume jewelry can find one or two boxes on their dressing tables. And what can we say about those who cannot live without rings and bracelets! In this article we will tell you how to make jewelry boxes with your own hands.
Boxes, boxes, jars - all this is designed to store little things so dear to a lady’s heart. Moreover, boxes can be decorated in a variety of ways.
We offer our opinion on decorating boxes.
3. Little fashionistas will love a wooden box with fly agarics on the lid. In addition, opening such a box will be easy for little hands - just pull one of the fly agarics. (idea )
4. In modern stores you can often find blank boxes that just need to be decorated. You can give such a blank the look of an antique box using the “shabby chic” technique.(MK )
5. A crocheted box will look very gentle on your dressing table and will also be suitable as a gift. (original idea )
6. At first glance, this box is the creation of a skilled wood carver, but in fact, it is all made of paper.( )
7. A rope box would be appropriate in a minimalist interior. But you can store chic jewelry in it. (MK )
8. The mistress of the copper mountain would definitely envy the scattering of gems on your box. There is no need to admit that the gems are artificial (the idea withsite )
9. As children, we all enjoyed making mini-boxes from matchboxes. Remembering this fun, you can glue together a chest of drawers to store jewelry or handicraft supplies. ( )
10. A triangular box made of unpolished glass looks like a jewel itself, especially when the rays of the sun hit the edges. (Master Class )
11. Kirigami is a type of origami that allows you to use scissors. Using this technique you can make beautiful storage boxes.(idea )
12. Cardboard box combined with burlap? Why not. After all, the result is a very nice box. (MK )
13. If you do not accept small forms, then try making a box using a large box or container as a basis. For example, a mayonnaise jar. You can decorate it with vinyl wallpaper and hemp twine.( )
14. If someone smiles when they see a doll on your bedside table, don’t pay attention. After all, this is not just a doll, but a box!(Master Class )
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15. Even a plastic container can be given a glamorous look! It is enough to cover it with satin and decorate it with beads, beads, and artificial flowers. ( )
With a little imagination, you can make a beautiful, comfortable, exclusive box yourself. Of course, it will differ from what is offered in stores, but it will be able to compete with them and take its rightful place on your table.
One of the easiest options is to repurpose seemingly unnecessary items such as empty cotton swab containers, boxes of chocolates and matchboxes.
1. Box from packaging for cotton swabs
An empty round package of cotton swabs will come in handy. It can easily take on the role of a box, and you can decorate it with a small piece of colored fabric, beads and feathers.
2. A box made from a plastic box of chocolates.
Thanks to simple decoration, it can be turned into a beautiful jewelry box in half an hour.
Advice from the site: for better adhesion of the paint, the plastic surface must first be sanded with sandpaper, and then it can be covered with acrylic primer, on which the paint adheres well. When the paint has dried, you can begin plastering and artistic work. For greater realism, you can make reliefs, wavy notches on soft putty.
Here is one option for decorating such a box. We cut out drawings from a napkin with a marine theme and glue them with decoupage glue. We create our own composition. So the box turns into a real marine-style box. To prevent our art from getting torn off, we open it with acrylic varnish. Full instructions can be found at this link.
3. Shoebox Jewelry Box
If you stock up on PVA glue, superglue, two cardboard shoe boxes, red or other size velvet, a small piece of printed crepe satin, interlining, golden faux leather braid and foam rubber (as an option, replace it with regular dishwashing sponges), then you can make such a beautiful box.
Available materials include: iron, scissors, ruler, pencil and pen, newspapers for patterns, matches for firing fabric, stapler with 20 mm staples, cardboard, narrow tape.
A master class on creating a functional jewelry box is published on the website.
For starters, here are just a few photos.
4. Caskets made from empty matchboxes
As for matchboxes, they should be glued in pairs, creating chests of drawers. As a base, use squares of the same size made of thick cardboard. An upper tier can be added to the resulting structure. You can decorate with buttons, beads, applique.
5. How a jar of cream turned into a box
An excellent option for creating a box is to use a container of hand and body cream. The result is a compact jewelry box that closes tightly and has one compartment. You can decorate it with a simple drawing, sticker or any other curiosity.
6. Jewelry box made from a tin tea box
You can also always decorate a tea or biscuit tin, an old box or other container. The ornament around the perimeter can be depicted as an eggshell, the design is a flight of fancy. Beads, rhinestones, beads - all this will be useful to you!
7. Boxes of unwanted books
There are many options for boxes made from old books. The principle of their creation is almost identical, but the design is unique. An unnecessary book is taken as a basis, in which the insides are cut out along the perimeter, departing 1.5-2 cm from the edge. Then all the pages are glued together and on the sides. And then it’s a matter of your imagination. You can decorate the box with lace, flowers made of paper or napkins, beads or beads, ribbons and velvet.
8. Serpentine boxes
And finally, a real work of art in which you can also store jewelry. The author of small serpentine boxes is the Spanish artist Fabi.
To make boxes, colored serpentine is first untwisted and then twisted, alternating colored stripes. The finished discs are shaped by carefully squeezing out the middle. The shape is held using PVA glue or varnish. They are decorated with polymer clay.
Master class on the topic:
It is quite possible to make a box with your own hands. The main thing is to think through the frame. Whether to glue it together from cardboard or use ready-made unnecessary containers is up to you. A little effort - and an original accessory for storing jewelry and various necessary little things is ready.
Currently, decoupage boxes are gaining more and more fans, which is not surprising. After all decoupage allows you not only to express your creative abilities with your own hands, but also to get an interesting thing. Even corresponding books appeared on sale. What is decoupage? This is a special technique with which you can transfer any picture to a surface. In this article we will look at the decoupage technique for a box.
Necessary tools for decoupage boxes
The box decoupage technique involves the use of the following items:
- preparing a box (you can use a blank purchased at a specialized store);
- napkins for decoupage technique;
- sandpaper;
- PVA glue;
- decoupage glue;
- acrylic paints;
- sponge;
- tassels;
- screwdriver;
- adhesive tape or tape;
- various decorative elements;
- acrylic primer.
Box decoupage technique
So, having collected the necessary tools, we proceed directly to creativity. Perhaps the most ideal material for decoupage is wood. At the same time, using this technique, you can process both the tea box and the plastic surface with your own hands. Whatever material you choose, in any case, the box must be prepared first. To do this, we treat the surface of the box with sandpaper.
The workpiece can then be primed using acrylic primer.
It is better to remove metal elements using a screwdriver. The next stage is toning the workpiece. To do this, paint the box with acrylic paint.
The next step is to directly transfer the design to the surface of the workpiece. Such pictures for transfer can be purchased at a specialized store. To do this, we separate with our own hands the top layer of the decoupage napkin on which the design is applied. We tear out the elements of the drawing with our hands. Having placed the napkin on the desired field of the box, apply glue for decoupage.
Leave until completely dry. Apply varnish on top in several layers. The next stage is decorating the box with your own hands.
First, we return all the elements removed at the first stage of work. Decorating the box depends solely on the style chosen for decoupage. In addition, the product can be refined using the craquelure technique.
To better understand the sequence of actions, watch the video at the end of the article.
Ideas for decoupage boxes
Decoupage of a box is a creative activity, so even if you follow clear instructions, you will end up with an original thing. Let's look at the basic ideas that are used when decoupaging boxes. Among the most popular:
- vintage;
Every woman at home has a box, a box, a jar in which jewelry, jewelry, cosmetics, and so on are stored. The most common items for storing small items are boxes. They are made of wood, cardboard, glass, metal. Nowadays you can buy a lot in the store, but there are many people who love to create and decorate objects with their own hands. If you decide to decorate your box, make it original and unique, our master class will help you. The decorative technique is the simplest, most accessible and understandable. You don’t need to have any special skill to decorate a box with your own hands and add charm to it.
If after repair there is a piece of vinyl wallpaper left, you can use it to decorate a wooden or cardboard box. Our master class will tell you how to decorate a simple thing with your own hands using textured wallpaper and give the surface a metallic effect. Let's say you have this roll of wallpaper left. Wallpaper can be of any color; our task is to paint the paper to match the color of the metal.
To work you will need:
- A piece of wallpaper or textured paper.
- PVA construction adhesive.
- Paper towels.
- Acrylic paints: black, copper, red, silver, green, dark gold.
- Varnish for coating.
To decorate a box with your own hands, you need to take a roll of wallpaper or textured paper, attach it to the box and cut off a piece with an allowance for the sides.
You can decorate only the lid of the box without touching the side walls. You can decorate both the lid and sides. Who likes it more? To cover the lid, apply a brush or sponge to the back of the paper. Take PVA glue and dilute it a little with water. You need to spread it so thickly that the paper is well saturated with glue and swells. Leave the paper aside for a while until it swells completely. Then we glue it onto the surface of the box. Press firmly with a sponge or with your hands to the surface. Make sure there are no wrinkles or bubbles.
Next, let the glue dry and only then paint the box and give it the look of metal, aged by time. To apply paint to the surface, use disposable paper towels soaked in water. We need the paint to lie unevenly and in irregular islands. First, cover the surface of the box with black acrylic paint. We have it in a can, but it can also be in a jar.
Let it dry and then cover it with red acrylic paint.
Add silver paint after the previous one has dried.
We tone down the red silver with bronze color.
At the end of the master class, we apply a varnish coating to the resulting product. The varnish can be any: matte or glossy, aerosol or simple. You can also decorate a vase, you will get a set.
In this master class, we combined several techniques for decorating a box with our own hands. Let's try to mix styles, textures and techniques. The main theme of this master class is fabric imitation using painting. Since not everyone knows how to draw well, we decided to use a stencil here.
A stencil design is attached, you can choose any one you like.
The master class is simple, even a beginner can handle it.
To work you will need:
- Casket or box.
- Acrylic primer.
- Acrylic paints.
- Tassels.
- Stencil.
- Masking tape.
- Sandpaper.
- Everything that can be useful for decoration: cord, ribbons, lace, braid, and so on.
If the box or blank is made of wood, you may need to sand it with sandpaper and varnish it. This way we will protect the workpiece from swelling.
We wait for it to dry and cover it with acrylic primer.
Dry and sand. Cover the bottom and top corners with masking tape.
We paint all sides of the box with any light acrylic paint. Thus, we make the bottom layer for imitation fabric.
We paint with a brush in a horizontal direction, applying the paint evenly and evenly. Next, let the workpiece dry, sand it with sandpaper and varnish it. We mix our light paint with the same beige paint a shade darker.
The paint should not be too thick, so be sure to wet the brush in water and squeeze it out. Apply it to the side with horizontal strokes.
Then take a sponge or brush and sweep it across the surface in a horizontal direction.
That is, we need to make an imitation of fabric. This will be one direction of our “fabric”. This is what should happen after processing with a sponge or brush:
We needed a layer of varnish to prevent the paint from being absorbed into the surface of the product. If it weren't for the varnish, we wouldn't have gotten such a textured surface. We do the same with all the side surfaces of the box: paint and wipe off the paint with a sponge or brush. It will be great if you apply varnish on top. We wait for the product to dry, put the same paint on a wet brush and paint the side parts, but this time vertically. We erase the paint with a sponge vertically. As a result, we should get “fabric”.
Dry and lightly sand the sides of the product. We choose a stencil for our pattern. Let's say this is a drawing with a rose.
We cover with tape the places that are not needed for decoration. We place the stencil on the side of the product.
Choosing colors for printing the pattern. In this master class these are yellow, burgundy, light green and dark green. We take paint onto a brush or sponge and apply it to the stencil. There should not be a lot of paint so that it does not flow under the template. Your brush should be semi-dry. Don’t rush, if the first time it didn’t turn out bright, you can go over it with a brush again. We remove the stencil and wait for the paint to dry. Turn the stencil over to the other side. Flowers should be arranged randomly. We paint the stencil.
This is what the side looks like. There should be no empty spaces; instead, draw leaves on the main background. Fill the empty space with small leaves.
Next, sand the sides after the surface has dried. To complete the job, you can coat the sides of the product with several layers of varnish. It's time to work on the lid. Place strips of masking tape on the sides of the lid. We paint the lid in the same order as the sides. First, we varnish a light color, similar to the “fabric”. Then the “fabric” itself: paint horizontally with a brush, then vertically.
Dry the lid and place the stencil on it in different directions. Apply yellow and light green paints. We fill all empty spaces with small sheets. Apply the stencil again, paint the roses burgundy and the leaves dark green. Sand horizontally and vertically with a brush after drying. We admire our work and apply varnish in 2-3 layers.
We decorate the bottom of the box and the sides at our discretion. In this master class, the sides of the lid are painted yellow, and a cord is glued with a glue gun. At the bottom there is a velvet ribbon glued with Moment glue. Wooden legs are glued. It will be beautiful if you attach a strip of lace or gold braid, cord, and so on.
The decor of the box is limitless for your imagination. All this beauty can be made with your own hands. Not all boxes have an elegant design and are suitable for interior decoration. But if desired, this can be easily fixed. Anyone who has a little free time, patience and inspiration can make something exclusive.
You can decorate with anything: buttons, paper flowers, lace, polymer clay, beads, glass, coins, shells, and so on. Perhaps you have jewelry lying around that you don’t wear, but you don’t dare throw it away: it’s also useful for decoration. The photo shows a variety of decor for storage items. We hope that these ideas and master classes will be useful to you in your creativity.
