You can save the pages you cut out for other crafts, too. Small items such as a photograph or a note can be hidden in between the pages of the book. I dont know why, but i always thought it was the coolest thing. The first places thieves look for valuables are right in your dresser, desk, drawers, and any jewelry cases you may have lying around. How to make a hollow secret stash book miss v viola. Pages packed full of wonderful, original and exciting craft projects, perfect for. Buy products related to hollowed out book products and see what customers say about hollowed out book products on. The most common hollowed out book material is paper. If youre looking for a clever, stylish, way to disguise your kindle or nook, then youve found the right video. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This tutorial will show you how to make a hollowed out book which any child would treasure. A hollowed out book is a clever place to hide valuables.
Check out this tutorial to learn how to stash your stuff in plain sight. Foam brush must be narrower than the thickness of the book. How to make a hollowed out book diy hollow books, dremel. I personally get more creative when faced with old items im about to throw away. This video shows you how to create a hollow book for keeping secret things inside.
I decided to carve out the pages of a printed book and thus complete the poetic circle of digital book readers destroying the printed word. Brush a thin, even layer of modge podge over the first page. May 20, 2018 tutorial for how to make a hollowed out book. The problem with hand crafting your hollow books is the amount of time it takes. How to hollow out a book in 80 easy steps heather rivers. I cracked it open only to find the pages had been carved out and a message in a small plastic bag was tucked. Lay your piece of cardboard next to the hollowed out book cover, and mark the height of the book on the cardboard.
How to make a kindle cover from a hollowed out hardback book. First things first, get the supplies ready for the project. Thicker items can be hidden by removing the interior portion of some or all of the pages, creating a book safe or hollowedout book. Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i thought itd be a really cool gift. I made this secret book as an inexpensive alternative for a gift box for my friends birthday. A hollow book is the perfect disguise for expensive jewelry or an emergency cash supply, and its surprisingly easy to make. How to make a diy book clutch for your ootd diy projects. You will need an old hardcover book, wood glue, razor knife. A history of the english peoples by winston churchill two vintage book safes. A hollowed out hardback book can turn into a safe to keep trinkets and valuables out of plain sight. Recycling and upcycling different items to create something entirely new is one of the tenets of crafting. How to hollow a book for stashing secrets or candy food52.
Hollowedout book safe this is a craft that my husband really wanted me to do. It looks great on the shelf next to oversize old books of a similar nature. How to hollow out a book to make a hollow book box by jennifer and kitty oneil running with sisters have you ever seen a hollowed out book. How to hollow out a book to make a secret book safe. How to make a hollowed out book diy hollow books, old. If youre looking for a way to keep your valuables safe, look no further.
All it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. Next, using the metal ruler and the craft knife, run the sharp tip of the knife. The locking mechanism is hard to pick we tried and as a little hiding in plain sight safe. There are many real and fictitious occurrences of concealing objects in a book. Only you will know that this book has a secret compartment. Aug 25, 2012 how to make a hollowed out book hidden stash box. Secret hollow books hollow out a book, decorate it, and then hid a gift in it. One place thieves do not care to look at is a single book. Dont toss old books when you decide to get a kindle or a nook, you can make fun crafts from them, to give as gifts or to decorate your home. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can. All book safes secret storage books hollow books and.
How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow. Wrangling an exhausted toddler who doesnt want to take a nap seems a lot easier than it is 1. Making a secret book safe is a lot easier than i thought. Tables, pencil holders, bookends and more learn about how, n the hands of an imaginative person, deer, moose and elk horns can become.
This video will show you how to hollow out a book to make an excellent cover for your ereader. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from real books. Buy products related to hollowed out book products and see what customers say about hollowed out book products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Store it with the other books on your bookshelf to blend in seamlessly with your decor. It is a good gift for any age, as everyone has something theyd like. Greek art dictionary diversion book safe with key lock the art of the war 4. You can really judge a book by its cover with this craft. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key, a secret note, or even money. This excessively photographic guide to hollowing out a book is brought to you by heather rivers, who begs forgiveness for her sins against bookdom and would offer to the appalled that her book lovin karma is still in great shape after having spent two years of college working in a rare book preservation lab preserving priceless treasures that. Select the first few pages that you want to have free at the end of the project plus one more. The hollowed out book can make a great hiding place for anything.
A hollowed out book conceals small valuables and trinkets. How to make a hollowed out book hidden stash box diy book. Since i was young i wanted to have a box made out of a book. Its tedious to use a ruler and a razor blade to cut through the book pagebypage and it limits the shapes you. Hollowed out book safe a hidden compartment in a book. How to make your own hollow book papercraft wonderhowto. So, i decided to get off my lazy butt and make a hollowed. After 15 years in business, tens of thousands of book safes have been shipped worldwide. Book safes crafted by hand from real books are a one of a kind gift for book. Start with a hardcover book that you dont mind gluing shut. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template.
Hollowedout books have been used to smuggle items into prisons, such as tools to aid a. To the outside world the book looks normal, but only you know what goodies you have stored inside. It is loaded with diy crafts, jewelry tutorials, and all kinds of gift crafts to make. They make excellent hiding places or they can be used as unique and tricky double gift wrap. Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or. Since my personal library contains mysteries, science fiction and religious books, i picked up a big, thick, hard bound science fiction book for my project. Make a secret book safe to stash your booty in just four easy steps. It is a delightful oversize book that is actually a safe to hide valuables. You can make a hollowedbook bank for coins without too many adjustments to the process above. A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop. To carve the hole out of the inside of the book, youll want to start by painting all the pages with glue to hold them together.
Ive built hollowed out books before, using the timehonored, frustrating, and. Craft paintbrush craft knife like an xacto ruler pencil steps 1. Thicker items can be hidden by removing the interior portion of some or all of the pages, creating a book safe or hollowed out book. A hardcover book, mod podge or white glue that dries clear might work, exacto knife, pencil, patience. Make a secret stash book out of an old book that you dont use anymore and for step to step instructions go here. It is a fantastic idea because no one will think of looking for things inside a book and the person you gift this to will appreciate it immensely. Book safes are easy for their owners to recognise, but they do not stand out to a thief or other intruder. It is loaded with diy crafts, jewelry tutorials, and all kinds of g. He doesnt know what hes going to put in it, but im sure hell find something. Book the book needs to be a hard cover and decently think. There are many fun uses for this diy hollowed out book and it is a fun project to make. Now that you have the top cover and the first couple of pages wrapped in food wrap. There are plenty of ways to use a hollowed out book and it is an easy craft for diyers. Our book safes are finely crafted and sturdily made to last for decades.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from. There are many companies that have book safes on the market, but why buy something that can be easily made at home with a bit of time and. Invisible ink may be used to write words and sentences in the book, or by underlining certain words or letters a message can be crafted. How to hollow out a book for an ereader cover wonderhowto. Getting the right book turned out to be harder than i thought as most hardcover books are designed to be a particular size and variance is slight. Im an italian craft girl and i use to create using recycled things. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hollowing out the book might seem daunting, but its not that had.
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