A locking jewelry display case can be used to protect your products at fairs and markets or to keep your jewelry safe when displayed in your home. Making your own display case will give you much more choice in size and design than purchasing one made by someone else. This article will explain make your own locking jewelry display case.
Instructions
Make Your Own Locking Jewelry Display Case
1. Select two picture frames that are the same size. These will make the body of your display case. Remove the cardboard backings from the frame and clean the glass thoroughly. Following the instructions on the bottle of epoxy glue. Adhere the glass into the frames and allow to dry.
2. Once the glue has dried, place the frames on top of each another with the glass on the bottom and top. On the longest side of the bottom frame, measure 3 inches from the edge and mark with your pencil. Do the same from the other edge, then repeat on the top frame.
3. Now, take your hinges and the screws that came with them. Most hinges require two screws each. Start on the bottom frame. Use your drill or screwdriver to attach the first hinge, then the second. Place the other picture frame on top of the bottom frame. Make sure they are flush. Screw the hinges into the top frame.
4. Using your ruler, find the center of your jewelry case on the edge opposite of the hinges. Mark it with your pencil. The locking box lid latch will come with a key. Use the key to unlock the latch before attaching it. You will now have two pieces that make up your lock. Use the hardware that came with the lock, and attach it to your frames. Make sure it will line up and latch when closed.
5. Now you will need to make the insert for the inside of the case. On the insert is where you will attach your jewelry. Take a piece of cardboard and cut it to fit inside the bottom of the case. You can also use the cardboard you removed from the picture frame. Cut your cotton batting to fit the top of the cardboard and glue it in place with the hot glue gun. If the batting is thin, you may want to attach several layers. Then, take a length of fabric and wrap the cardboard as you would a present, with the batting side on top. Glue the fabric in place and then set the wrapped cardboard into the bottom of your jewelry display case.
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