
Mini agate boxes
Lately I’ve been coveting lacquer/lucite boxes with agate stones adhered to the top of them. These beautiful boxes from Gilt.com, or other gift stores run the gamut in prices…anywhere from $45 to $125.
I have been dying for one of these boxes, and when I ran across this rock and gem store called Rock Paper Silver in Whistler B.C., I scooped up some flat agate stones for $3 a piece! I figured instead of paying an arm and a leg for a large box…I’d make some mini ones! And this is probably the easiest craft to date….glue and your done. How awesome is that? :)
MATERIALS
- Mini lacquer box
- Small flat agate stone (Approximately 2.5″ x 1.5″ in size.)
- Glue gun and stick
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1:
Heat up your hot glue gun.
Step 2:
Flip the agate on the backside, and place four dots of glue on each side approximately 1/4″ in from the edge. (This will hide the glue spread from coming out the sides.)
Quickly flip the agate back over to its right side and press it down onto the lid of the box.
That took all of 5 minutes and you’re done!
Give them away as hostess gifts, or to your friends!
Glue and press. My type of craft. Cool boxes, especially the pink one.
I have been searching for agate to make drawer pulls. Great minds!
That is a great idea Kate! Let me know if you do…I’d love to see the result. BTW i sigbed up to go to the Trophy Cuocakes Seattle bligger event. :)
I’m simply OBSESSED with agates! These boxes are divine! When are you opening your own shop?!
oh my goodness…you are too cute! :) Wouldn’t a shop be nice? Well you never know!