Treasure
your Love
This Love treasure chest is a great place to keep those lovely nothings,
and you will be sure that your sweetheart would always use this
to store those little love-filled gifts in them.
Tip: Roll out the modelling meterial for the base and sides of the chest
to about 5mm in thickness. If the meterial is rolled too thinly,
the sides of the chest may collapse. |
You will need
- Modelling Tool
- Tall thick Glass
- White drying meterial
- Paintbrush
- PVA Glue
- Acrylic Paints
- Chopping board
Ruler
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| Roll out the meterial.
Cut out two sides and a base each 6cmX4cm (2.5in X 1.5in), and two
more sides each 4cm X 4cm (1.5in X 1.5in). Cut a strip 8cm (3in)
long for the lid strap. |
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Score around the sides
of the base with the modelling tool. Position the first side and
smooth the inside join. Position the remaining sides and smooth
the inside joints. |
| When all the sides
are in place, smooth the outside edges with the tool. Use the point
of the tool to make dots in the modelling meterial to create the
effect of studs. |
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Decorate the lid and
fix the strap on to the lid. Place the lid on the chest. Place the
lid on the chest. Decorate the chest with a skull and crossbones
cut from modelling meterial. Allow the chest to dry for 24 hours. |
| When the chest is dry
and hard, paint it inside and outside with acrylic paints. Allow
the paint to dry before applying a coat of varnish made from 8 parts
PVA glue to 1 part water. |
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| And your little love
chest is ready to be filled with treasures. Fill it with heart shaped
chocolates wrapped in gold foil, or anything you please. |
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