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

The boxes were originally intended for storing jewelry and expensive things, so they were found mainly in the homes of wealthy gentlemen.

The variety of shapes, sizes and materials used to make the boxes was amazing. They were made of gold and silver, encrusted with diamonds and other precious stones. There were also simpler wooden boxes. Centuries have passed, but the fashion for these original and elegant products has survived to this day.

It is noteworthy that making a wooden box with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main thing is to apply a little skill and use your own imagination.

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.

Materials for production

To create a small box, you can use waste and trimmings of wood and its derivatives.

In addition, an interesting little thing can be glued together from thick cardboard.

The original decor of various storage containers with a creative approach will allow you to turn them into original designer boxes.

You can also use the remains of various household packaging in your work. For example, a sleeve from adhesive tape.

You can get ideas for creativity on the Internet by looking at photos of beautiful homemade boxes.

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.

Where to begin

Making any craft begins with a project, a diagram. The master imagines exactly what his masterpiece will be like, and, starting from the drawings, stocks up with the necessary materials and tools.

For many ordinary people, a wooden box appears as a rectangular box with a closing lid. This is true, but not entirely. A box is a real work of art, and even a handicraft made from scrap materials can look like an expensive antique.

Any box has its purpose in the house. Based on this message, the master thinks over the shape of the product. The following options are possible here:

• for jewelry. Such wooden models have a traditionally rectangular shape, but the internal surfaces are lined with velvet, and the lid is complemented by a mirror. As a result, jewelry is not scratched and is convenient to try on;
• for jewelry, trinkets. A characteristic feature of this product are drawers that move freely inside the case. The number of retractable elements is unlimited, and a tight fit does not require special guides;
• A small box for treasured, memorable items. Made in the shape of a heart and great for storing letters, cards, photographs and other things;
• Puzzle . A rather complex product that simultaneously serves as a decorative decoration and a children's toy. A system of wooden gears, reminiscent of a clock mechanism, is installed here, and the lid opens after rotating the handle or one of the wheels;
• to hide a small amount of money. It is made in the form of a rectangle, but the external decoration is made to resemble a book;
• for needles, threads. Such wooden boxes usually have several compartments where you can store sewing supplies. The case is often complemented by a carrying handle.

In addition, there are boxes with watches, locks and secrets, original boxes and drawers for storing cigars, and products that make melodious sounds when the lid is opened. The shape is not limited to rectangular. In fact, with modern tools for woodworking, it can be anything, including round.

It is noteworthy that all of the above options can be done independently at home. But it’s still better to start learning how to make wooden boxes with your own hands with simple designs, complicating the task as skills develop.

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.

Material selection

First of all, you will need, of course, plywood. The quality of the veneer on it should be the best: you should choose the first or second grade. The surface of the plywood should be free of resin stains, knots, blisters and other defects. The higher the grade of plywood, the better the result you can get.

Types of plywood.

Before starting work, the plywood is thoroughly dried, since material saturated with moisture can cause the tool to break. The veneer should be glued over the entire surface of the workpiece, especially if you decide to cut out patterns. The color of the veneer matters only if the surface will not be painted or varnished. If the plywood will be processed, then when choosing it it is better to focus on quality.

The thickness of the plywood should be selected based on the dimensions of the future product. For decorative tabletop boxes, plywood with a thickness of 4-5 mm is usually chosen. It is not recommended to use thinner material, as it may begin to delaminate when cut.

To connect the parts you will need small nails, furniture glue or self-tapping screws. To finish the box you will need varnish, paints, beads, ribbons or other decorative elements with which you wish to decorate the product.

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 the classic one.
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.

How to make a carved lid?

1. Costume jewelry, jewelry. In the first case, several small compartments are needed. It’s convenient when they “know how” to move inside the box. The second option assumes that the interior space should guarantee the safety of expensive things. In this case, the models are often covered with velvet, and a mirror is placed on the lid for convenience during fitting.
2. Sewing supplies. These wooden boxes also have several compartments designed for needles, threads, and accessories. For ease of carrying, a handle is added to the elements.
3. Cigars. This box has its own name - a humidor. These rectangular models are often divided into sections and are equipped with a humidifier and hygrometer.
4. “Stash eggs” are untouchable cash reserves. The most convenient option here is a rectangle, designed like a small book.
5. Postcards, letters, photographs. Such boxes can be made in the shape of a heart.

Purchased products boast real locking mechanisms. Unfortunately, such locks are beyond the capabilities of a novice to install on their own. But you can decorate the box with an equally attractive decorative hook or padlock.

In addition, the kit includes miniature screws or nails, so this decoration is quite easy to fix yourself. The only difficulty awaiting the master is the exact marking for fasteners. Otherwise, the box will simply refuse to close.

Since making a wooden box is quite simple, to get acquainted with the process it is enough to see the whole operation with your own eyes once. And one of the popular lifesavers will help with this - a useful and interesting video:

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.

Tools

It is not necessary for a beginning carver to have a complete set of tools. But a basic kit is needed, and it also cannot always be assembled in one day.

• jamb knives - tools with a beveled blade, which are convenient for making notches and recesses;
• cutters for geometric carvings - handle rounded and curved shapes well;
• Bogorodsk knife “Tatyanka” - perfect for carving “for strength”;
• chisels – there are many variations of them, often sold in sets;
• jigsaw – simplifies the work and speeds up the process;
• an engraving machine - beginners may not need it, but for products for sale, creating personalized and designer items, interesting finds, you will need it;
• sanding paper - helps to finalize the product.

Construction of the cover

It can be made flat, but such a thing will immediately lose a considerable amount of originality. Therefore, the lid is made in the same way as the body. First, the large part is cut out, then the small side walls with grooves. All workpieces are also sanded: first the walls on the inside, then the lid; it can be processed on both sides at once.

After gluing the parts, the lid is also placed in clamps. After both parts of the box have dried, they are connected using hinges and mini-screws. The holes for them are made in advance; their diameter is slightly smaller than that of the fasteners. If you forget about this condition, the plywood may tear.

Wooden boxes are made in almost the same way - from boards, but in this case more serious tools are needed. For high-quality cutting, a circular and miter saw is used; shaped edges are obtained using a router.

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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.

Making a box

Drawing and cutting

To make a beautiful box, first of all, we will need fairly detailed drawings: we will describe how to make a box from plywood below, but you will have to decide on its appearance and dimensions yourself:

• First, we select a design, which we then transfer to a sheet of paper in the form of a sketch.
• We indicate the estimated dimensions on the sketch. To avoid unpleasant surprises, experts recommend folding a simple paper layout. This way you will know for sure that the product will “fit” into its intended place, and will not be too big or too small.
• If the dimensions satisfy us, we draw a drawing of a plywood box on graph paper.

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Fragment of the drawing

• Based on the drawing, we form a cutting sheet, arranging the details of our future box on the workpiece as compactly as possible. This can be done using paper templates, but it will be easier to use a special computer program.
• Using the cutting sheet, we cut out the walls, bottom and lid of the box from the blank. This can be done either independently or in a company that specializes in cutting fiberboard, chipboard and similar materials. True, not all companies will undertake such minor work, and the price of the product in this case will increase.

Once we have the required number of blanks cut to size, we can begin creating the box itself:

• We process the cut plywood strips with sandpaper. We pay special attention to cleaning the edges.
• We apply the printed templates to the blanks and transfer the drawings to the plywood base for cutting.
• For through cuts, we drill starting holes with a drill, and then cut out the pattern using a jigsaw.

Sawing decorative covers

• We additionally process the openwork parts with files and sandpaper, removing splinters and chamfering.

When the preparatory work is completed, we begin to assemble the box:

• First, we fasten the side walls together. The most reliable will be an adhesive connection, reinforced with furniture nails or staplers.

Assembly using a stapler

• Then we attach the bottom to the frame.
• We fix the metal hinges in the upper part using self-tapping screws. We hang a lid on them (flat or assembled in the form of a box).

Finishing

Before us is an almost finished box, which, however, needs to be slightly modified. Here the instructions largely depend on what we want to get in the end:

• We re-process all surfaces and corners with sandpaper, removing all burrs formed during the installation process.
• We putty the joints of the plywood sheets and the fastening points, hiding all the irregularities. We grind the dried putty, achieving a perfectly smooth surface.
• We apply a layer of primer to all external surfaces, which will ensure reliable adhesion of the wood to the varnish coating.
• We carry out varnishing by applying varnish in several layers. If a varnish mixture with pigments is used, then we place a darker varnish on the base layers, and cover the surface with an almost transparent one.
• An alternative to varnishing can be painting the box with special paints for wood.

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Finishing using the decoupage technique

• Another way to traditionally decorate plywood boxes is decoupage. This technology consists of covering the workpiece with decorative napkins and then varnishing it.
• To complete all the work, we attach fittings to the surfaces: handles, latches, etc.

The inner surface must be treated separately. The easiest way is to sand all the irregularities and coat the plywood with varnish. But you can also work hard by finishing the “insides” with fabric: of course, this is not an easy task, but the box will also look much more attractive!

The appearance of the panels directly depends on the assortment

Plywood parameters:

• as you can see in the photo above, the appearance of plywood directly depends on its grade, so it must be suitable for its purpose;
• in addition, the permissible number of knots and the degree of delamination of the sheet depend on the assortment in accordance with GOST 3916.1-96 (may be allowed to a certain limit or not allowed at all);
• if the weight of the future box is important to you, then you should know that birch veneer sheets are heavier than coniferous ones (their price, by the way, is also higher). For example, an FSF panel 2440x1220x12 mm weighs 23.2 kg, and exactly the same sheet of coniferous veneer weighs 19.6 kg;
• In addition, plywood has markings that indicate its mechanical strength and moisture resistance - they depend on impregnation. We present the data in the table below.

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Technical characteristics of popular brands of plywood

Decorative plastic corners

Planks and fittings:

• For corner joints of plywood, the instructions recommend using sanded wooden planks, the cross-section of which will depend on the size of the container;
• The same strips can be used to trim the outer contours of the box, but plastic corners are also well suited for this - here they are simply glued to the outer corners;
• It is best to use a piano hinge as hinges for the rotary support mechanism for the lid;
• You will also need self-tapping screws (preferably with an anti-corrosion coating) and glue - you can use epoxy resin with a hardener.

Assembling the box

Cutting plywood with a circular saw

First of all, you need to cut the sheets into parts and start with the sides. If the perimeter is square, then all four blanks should be the same size, and if it is rectangular, then the similarity will be in pairs.

The lid and bottom will also be the same size, so you can cut them out at once. If the lid has a vertical edging in the form of a narrow body, then these strips can also be cut immediately, so as not to have to return to sawing the sheet.

Unassembled box

If you are assembling a container for toys or any other light objects, then the mechanical strength of such a container does not have to be high. Therefore, here only the upper and lower perimeter is fixed with slats. They are either glued or screwed with small screws, although in some cases both types of fasteners are used.

But, for example, a wine box made of plywood already requires greater mechanical strength. Therefore, here the internal vertical corners are also fixed with slats or fillets - here it is best to use glue together with self-tapping screws as fasteners.

Piano hinge as a slewing support mechanism

To open the lid, we use a piano hinge, which you can install with your own hands, both on the inside and outside of the box - from a technical point of view, this will not change anything. But if you want to pay more attention to the decorative qualities of the appearance, then, of course, the external installation of such accessories is unlikely to decorate your product.

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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.

Recommendations

To make using the box convenient for any purpose, it is worth taking a few additional measures.

1. Install a latch that will secure the cover to the main structure, which will prevent the product from opening due to falling or overturning. This fact is important if there are children or animals at home.
2. Glue felt feet to the bottom of the box to prevent scratches on other furniture. It is not always possible to make a perfectly flat surface and coat it with high-quality varnish, so using the box may leave marks on other surfaces. You can glue a solid piece of felt to the bottom, equal to the bottom of the product, or cut out pieces of any geometric shape and place them in the corners.

In order for the box to last long enough, it is worth choosing high-quality materials for its manufacture and covering them with a durable varnish that will withstand any atmospheric changes. One coat of coating is usually not enough for the desired result, so it is worth repainting the box. The varnish can be used transparent, translucent and matte, the choice is made based on personal preferences. To give the box an interesting appearance, you can use tint paint.

Decorative elements should be quite strong and well fixed so that during use they do not get damaged or break off from the box.

Plywood boxes can be created as a gift to someone you know or for personal use.

Appearance, dimensions, decor - all this is dictated by the purpose of the product. The presence of interior decoration will be desirable for a gift option, especially when it is created for a girl. The large dimensions of the box are suitable for household small items that often have nowhere to put, but are important to always have on hand.

By correctly setting priorities, defining the tasks and purpose of the future product, you can build a high-quality and useful box that will serve for many years, fulfilling its purpose every day.

In the next video you will learn how to quickly make a plywood box with your own hands.

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.

Interior and exterior finishing

To preserve the appearance and performance of a plywood box, it should be coated with acrylic varnish. Once the surface has dried well, it is possible to complement the product to your liking, creating an individual design. Carved elements that are cut out of thin plywood using a jigsaw will look most presentable and beautiful.

The pattern must be thought out in advance so that the finished product has a finished look. It is best to place decor over the entire surface of the box. To create a more original appearance, you can use different colors.

Another option for decorating a box is to burn a design directly onto the product, which looks impressive and interesting. If you have some experience in working with an electric burner, almost anyone can create a unique box design.

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.

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Caskets

Try cutting out a box like this. The craft will serve as a convenient thing for you in the kitchen; it can be used as a candy dish.

It’s not difficult to make such a craft

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We begin work by sanding the plywood.

Translation of the drawing onto plywood is carried out using a copy, a ruler and a sharp pencil. Secure the drawing using buttons or simply hold it with your left hand. Check if the drawing fits the dimensions. Arrange the individual parts so that you can use the plywood sheet as economically as possible. Translate slowly. There is no need to rush here. After you have transferred the drawing to plywood, you need to drill holes using a hand drill with a No. 3 drill.

When cutting, take your time; there is no need to rush here. Don't forget to watch your posture. Cut with a jigsaw exactly along the line you marked. Avoid bevels and curved lines. Cut carefully.

When all the parts have been cut out, you need to sand the surface again, only with fine-grained sandpaper. If there are burrs and irregularities after cleaning, then clean the parts with needle files.

Try putting together a craft. When assembling, refer to the drawing. If the parts do not fit into the right places, file them down or clean them with needle files. If some parts are not included in the required parts, file them down. When the craft is assembled without problems, glue it together. The box must be glued using PVA or titan glue. You don't need to pour a lot of glue.

It is necessary to coat the resulting craft with wood varnish.

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Try to cut out such a box that everyone will like. The complex ornament gives the craft a special beauty. Making a box is difficult.

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Box No. 4

Try cutting out a box like this. The craft will appeal to everyone. Making a fine box is not easy

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Box No. 5

Try cutting out a box like this. The complex ornament gives the craft a special beauty. It’s not easy to cut out such a craft

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To cut the craft perfectly you will need a lot of patience. The craft will take you a lot of time.

The selection of plywood depends on the size of the parts, in this case you will need a lot of plywood. Before transferring the drawing to plywood, sand with coarse-grain sandpaper and finish with fine-grain sandpaper. It is more convenient to sand with a wooden block wrapped in sandpaper. Sand the prepared plywood along the layers, not across. A well-polished surface should be flat, completely smooth, glossy-matte in the light and silky to the touch. Pay attention to grain placement, knots, dents and other imperfections. Quality and color.

You need to translate the drawing accurately and carefully: secure the drawing using buttons or simply hold it with your left hand. Check if the drawing fits the dimensions. Arrange the individual parts so that you can use the plywood sheet as economically as possible.

When cutting, try to always keep the jigsaw straight and cut exactly along the line you marked. Try to make the slots of the parts with sharp corners, so the craft will look more beautiful. Cut slowly, there is no need to rush here. When all the parts have been cut out, you need to sand the surface again, only with fine-grained sandpaper. If there are burrs or irregularities after cleaning, clean the parts with needle files.

After cleaning, you need to assemble the parts according to the rule: connect parts with the same letters to each other, for example, part a with part a, etc. Try to assemble a craft. If the parts don't fit into the right places, file them down. When you assemble the craft, look carefully to see if there are any burrs; if not, then glue the craft together.

The box must be glued using PVA or titan glue. There is no need to pour a lot of glue; if the glue is visible on the craft, it will not be beautiful. When the craft is glued, you need to coat the box with varnish.

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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

Drawings for making a travel bag

The first and most important stage of any master’s work is preparing a drawing. The diagram of the future casket can be found ready-made or sketched on a sheet of paper. The following points must be noted on the drawing:

1. Dimensions of the accessory itself, including the height of the walls, width and length of the bottom. The lid is depicted as a separate element, since its width must exceed the dimensions of the base.
2. In addition, the plan diagram should indicate what type of cover is planned to be made (folding or removable model).
3. Don’t forget to display the shape of the decorative toiletry case.

The best solution would be a separate image of the accessory as a whole, and sketches of each detail.

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

Toy bags made from improvised means

Many master classes are conducted using various improvised means, for example, ice cream sticks, toilet paper rolls. The shape of the classic box allows the use of a wide variety of materials for this purpose.

Craft from a box

The easiest way to make a beautiful box is to use an old box (shoe box, doll house box, household appliance packaging).

The main focus of independent work is on decorating the craft, for which illustrated paper, shells, stained glass paints, and broken walnut shells are used.

Bright chest from a postcard

If the craftsman has a sufficient number of old greeting cards on hand, you can use them in your work.

To make a beautiful box, you need to glue or fasten postcards with metal staples, forming the walls, bottom and even an opening lid (this option is possible for double postcards).

Accessory from tetra pack packaging

Tetrapack technology has given craftsmen and creative enthusiasts an excellent basis for making various boxes and original accessories. Instructions for creating an interesting craft:

• The top part of the cardboard bag must be cut off.
• The inner surface should be thoroughly washed and dried.
• The outer walls of the future box are decorated with paints or PVC film with various images.

The main focus is on making the lid. This can be a blank made of cardboard, the dimensions of which exceed the dimensions of the main part. You can make a decorative handle on the upper contour of the lid or attach an original decoration.

Egg tray toiletry bag

Another interesting blank for creating an accessory is egg trays with an opening lid.

To work, you should thoroughly clean the inner surface of the tray, and then apply pearlescent paint or any other type of decor to the material.

You can store rings, earrings, small bracelets, and personal items in the cells.

Cardboard Core Accessories

Every fashionista will be pleased with miniature boxes made from toilet paper rolls:

• The outer surface of the bushing should be decorated with a bright pattern or original stickers.
• The next step is to prepare a lid, for example, assembled from matches or made from cardboard in the form of an accordion.
• As an alternative, you can assemble a spacious box from bushings glued together.

Ice cream stick box

For independent creative work, wooden ice cream sticks are often used. This consumable is safe, affordable, amenable to glue and can be combined with all materials.

For assembly, they use the technique of alternately laying sticks with 4 attachment points. This product “breathes” well and is therefore not susceptible to fungal infections and mold development.

Making a shell casket

Sea or river shells act as an excellent material for creating a personal toiletry case. The future craft will acquire a unique design with a marine touch. You can use ordinary boxes as a solid base, or you can choose especially strong glue for assembly.

Shells are chosen to be approximately the same shape and size to form parallel rows (as in brickwork). The only requirement for the master is to use a rigid base for the bottom of the box.

Chest made of newspaper tubes

In interior styles such as High-Tech or Loft, it is customary to use original interior items and souvenirs. A lightweight box for the mantelpiece can be easily made from newspaper tubes.

This detail fits perfectly into the style of a modern living room.

To work, they use the technique of rolling tubes from newspapers, which are then laid in rows and secured with glue.

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