Those of you who love to enjoy a challenge and like to do creative crafts and therefore making your own music box can contain lots of fun. Here are directions to make a unique music box called Around the world.
Things you need
Unfinished recipe box of 5 wide * 3 deep * 4 high 18 note key wind musical movement T bar winding key, De coupage sandpaper wood sealer. Decorative accessories for music box such as assortment of stamps, greeting card or postcard with traveling photo 2 brown ultra sued strips, 1/2 wide * 16 long 2 buckles, 4 brass corner brackets, 5/8 hasp catch, 1 * 5/8 small padlock.
Acrylic paint color: blue- gray, adhesives and spray sealer, industrial strength glue tacky glue gloss spray sealer, tools and brushes, drill with drill bit hammer old paintbrushes paintbrush ruler scissors X-acto knife.
Gather step by step
1. Use sandpaper, sand box and use an old paintbrush, apply wood sealer to the box by following the manufacturers directions. Allow to dry thoroughly.
2. Use a paintbrush, paint the box inside and outside with blue gray acrylic paint.
3. By using an old paintbrush, apply a thin layer of decoupage...