How To Make A Unique Music Box
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How to Create a Unique Music Box
Introduction
For music box enthusiasts and antique collectors who love a creative challenge, crafting your own music box can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Here's a guide to making a unique music box, "Around The World," inspired by Sharon Ganske's book, _Making Marvelous Music Boxes_.
Materials Needed
- Box: Unfinished recipe box (5" wide x 3" deep x 4" high)
- Musical Movement: 18-note key-wind
- Accessories:
- T-bar winding key
- Découpage
- Sandpaper
- Wood sealer
- Assortment of stamps
- Travel-themed greeting card or postcard
- 2 brown ultra-suede strips (½" wide x 16" long)
- 2 buckles
- 4 brass corner brackets (5/8")
- Hasp catch (1" x 5/8")
- Small padlock
Paint and Adhesives
- Acrylic Paint: Blue-gray
- Adhesives:
- Industrial strength glue
- Tacky glue
- Gloss spray sealer
Tools Needed
- Drill with ¼" drill bit
- Hammer
- Old paintbrushes
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
- Scissors
- X-acto knife
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Box
- Sand the box thoroughly using sandpaper.
- Use an old paintbrush to apply wood sealer, following the manufacturer's instructions. Allow it to dry completely.
Step 2: Paint the Box
- Paint the inside and outside of the box with blue-gray acrylic paint. Let it dry.
Step 3: Découpage Design
- Apply a thin layer of découpage to the box and sides of the lid with an old paintbrush, covering about 3" at a time.
- Arrange and overlap stamps on the box and lid sides.
- Cut the greeting card to fit the top of the box and attach it with découpage.
Step 4: Add Decorative Strips
- Apply Tacky glue to the back of one ultra-suede strip.
- Attach it starting at the bottom front left corner, ½" from the side and 1" from the bottom.
- Slide on a buckle, making a hole for the buckle stem 1" from the end, and cut the corners at a 45-degree angle.
- Repeat for the other side and allow to dry.
Step 5: Cut the Lid
- Carefully cut the opening between the box and lid using the X-acto knife, starting at the back.
Step 6: Install the Musical Movement
- Drill a ¼" hole at the center back of the box, ½" from the bottom.
- Glue the musical movement inside, ensuring the winding-key shaft is centered in the hole. Allow it to dry.
Step 7: Final Touches
- Hammer in the corner brackets.
- Attach the hasp catch, secure with nails, and add the padlock.
- Wind the key and fill the box with cherished travel photos.
Conclusion
Building your own music box can be a fun and creative activity for any day. Dive into this enjoyable project and create a beautiful keepsake today!
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