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How to Make a Gift Box

For special dates it is always cool to give a friend a gift made by yourself. Here's a very practical step-by-step how to do this by customizing a box:

You will need:

  1. MDF box
  2. Crepe Norton Tape
  3. Lixa A219 - Nofil
  4. Paint brushes
  5. Items to decorate
  6. Paints

How to make:

To begin, sand the box with A219 - NOFIL sandpaper to remove all imperfections from the part and old layers of varnish or sealant. It is important to sand the outside and inside, make sure it has no burrs and remove any powder using a slightly dampened cloth.

Now it's time to let go of your imagination! Play with colors to make your combinations, and use the crepe tape to make the color splits. For example, if you want a striped box, paint the box all one color, and wait for the paint to dry. After that, mark areas that will not be painted with crepe tape, and then apply the new color

To ensure greater color durability, apply waterproofing varnish.

When you finish, abuse your creativity using buttons, fabrics, photos, cutouts, and whatever else you think will give your box personality!

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