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Sqaure box
Hand made paper
Paint
Paint brush
Glue
Mirrors and edging (available in packets from many good craft shops)
Scissors
Needle and matching thread
Piece of sticky backed ribbon
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| If you remember the 60's and this funky little box covered in mirrors is for you! |
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step one - Paint the base and the lid of the box and allow paint to dry. If needed paint a second time for a good covering.
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step two - Take the sticky back ribbon and wrap around the lip of the lid overlapping the ribbon slightly then cutting down to size.
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step three - Cut the hand made paper so it wraps around the box with a slight overlap and slightly shorter than the hieght of the box (discluding lid). Randomly sew the mirrors onto the paper. Mark where the paper would fold around a corner to make sure the mirror does not sit on a corner when paper is stuck around box.
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step four - Put glue on the reverse of the handmade paper once all the mirrors are in place and wrap around the base of the box to complete.
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Tricks of the Trade
Paint - Tester Pots
When working on small projects which have to be painted tester pots are ideal. They come in a huge variety of colours, are available from most good DIY stores and are economical to use.
Paint - Drying
When working on projects which involve painting the drying process can be awkward. So why not keep a few jam jars around which can be used to balance items on. This keeps your project lifted off the work surface so it does not stick to it.
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