Under the Sea Box

Under the sea box project goal to make a box that looks like it's been under the sea for 100 years or so.

Materials
Box from dollar store
paper
paint
sawdust
glue and water
cardstock
Velvet
hot glue
FEV


Tools
Hot glue gun
paint brushes



Step 1

Cut out around 1/2 wide strips of cardstock. Glued down on top and sides of the box
***Note: Be careful to leave room on the straps around the hinges so that lid can open.

Step 2
hammer in unholstry tacks on the bottom of the straps and on the lid.

Step 3
Paper mache the box

Step 4
Add sawdust and glue to the box, especially in the creases where rust and build up would happen




Step 5
Let dry and maybe tell a joke, it is scientifically proven that laughter makes glue dry faster.  You might ask; "what does sushi A say to sushi B?... WASABI" laughter inevitably ensues and before you know it the glue will be dry.

Step 6
Make sure that you are not gluing the lid to the rest of the box so that it cannot open, this result in Vickie failing you.


Step 7
Measure the interior of the box


Step 8
Create a pattern with the measurements of the interior of the box



Step 9
Cut out pattern and cut it out of interior fabric, I used velvet.

Step 10
Using hot glue fold in the interior fabric.

Step 11
Paint the box. Remember layering adds depth.

Remember to use highlights using yellow ochre
and raw sienna.

Step 12
FEV the crap out of it. Drip it down the sides.

Step 13
Use hot glue, paint and FEV to break down the interior of the box.
***Note: I was not pleased how my interior turned out next time I would try using different materials perhaps using the metallic tape sawdust and glue and FEV.

Finished product