If you make jewelry and want to be able to display your designs easily and protect them at the same time. You can do this by making your own custom jewelry displays. This can be done for a minimal amount of money and quite easily. You can even make them with their own lock and key.
An easy way to make your own display case is to go out and purchase two picture frames which are the same size. These frames will serve as the body of your case. When you are ready to put it together remove the cardboard that comes with the frames and then clean the glass. After the glass is clean take epoxy the glass to the frames and let it dry.
After the glue has dried put the frames on top of one another with glass on top and bottom. Take the longer side of the bottom frame and measure three inches from the edge and mark that spot with a pencil. Now, do the same thing on the other edge. Repeat this with the top of the frame.
Take some hinges and screws that came with the hinges and starting with the bottom frame use a drill or even a screwdriver will do to attach the first hinge to your display case and then do the same thing with the second hinge. Now take the other frame and put it on top of your bottom frame. It is important they are flush. Now you can screw your hinges into the top frame.
Take the ruler again and find the center of your display case on its edge which is opposite of the hinges. Use your pencil to mark the spot. You should have a locking box that also has a lid latch and a key. When you go to attach this lock, unlock it with the key before you attach it. Use the hardware that belongs to the lock and connect it to the frames and make sure it is lined up with the locks latch so your case will close correctly.
After all of this is completed, you are ready to put in your insert for your jewelry. You just need to cut down some cardboard to fit inside of the case, if you did not get rid of the cardboard that came with the frames, you can use this. Glue some cotton batting to the top of your cardboard and allow it to dry. You should consider using a hot glue gun for this step. Now take some fabric of your choosing and wrap the cardboard with batting in it and glue the fabric to all of it.
It is important to note that you may want to drill the holes for your lock and hinges prior to attaching your glass to your frames. By doing this, you will help prevent any damage to the glass.
If you do not like the color of the frames you have consider painting them to your liking. If you do decide to do this just make sure that you paint them prior to the start of building the custom jewelry displays. This way you will avoid getting paint on the hardware or the glass.
An easy way to make your own display case is to go out and purchase two picture frames which are the same size. These frames will serve as the body of your case. When you are ready to put it together remove the cardboard that comes with the frames and then clean the glass. After the glass is clean take epoxy the glass to the frames and let it dry.
After the glue has dried put the frames on top of one another with glass on top and bottom. Take the longer side of the bottom frame and measure three inches from the edge and mark that spot with a pencil. Now, do the same thing on the other edge. Repeat this with the top of the frame.
Take some hinges and screws that came with the hinges and starting with the bottom frame use a drill or even a screwdriver will do to attach the first hinge to your display case and then do the same thing with the second hinge. Now take the other frame and put it on top of your bottom frame. It is important they are flush. Now you can screw your hinges into the top frame.
Take the ruler again and find the center of your display case on its edge which is opposite of the hinges. Use your pencil to mark the spot. You should have a locking box that also has a lid latch and a key. When you go to attach this lock, unlock it with the key before you attach it. Use the hardware that belongs to the lock and connect it to the frames and make sure it is lined up with the locks latch so your case will close correctly.
After all of this is completed, you are ready to put in your insert for your jewelry. You just need to cut down some cardboard to fit inside of the case, if you did not get rid of the cardboard that came with the frames, you can use this. Glue some cotton batting to the top of your cardboard and allow it to dry. You should consider using a hot glue gun for this step. Now take some fabric of your choosing and wrap the cardboard with batting in it and glue the fabric to all of it.
It is important to note that you may want to drill the holes for your lock and hinges prior to attaching your glass to your frames. By doing this, you will help prevent any damage to the glass.
If you do not like the color of the frames you have consider painting them to your liking. If you do decide to do this just make sure that you paint them prior to the start of building the custom jewelry displays. This way you will avoid getting paint on the hardware or the glass.
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