Shabby Chic Jewelry Box Craft Project

Creating Shabby Chic Jewelry Box is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Shabby Chic Jewelry Box Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time.

I recommend using some of those pre made wood jewelry boxes from Michaels Arts and craft store. You can add some of their pre made wood embellishments with wood glue. Any real wood or cheap plain fake wood Jewelry Boxes are perfect for this Shabby Chic Paint Technique.

After you are finished you can use some white or yellow felt to lien the inside of your jewelry box.

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Here is a list of supplies you will need to start making these Shabby Chic Jewelry Box:

Primer
Paint (2 colors: white and either sand or tan)
Roller paint brushes
A variety of 2", 3", or 4" paint brushes
Wood stain
Glaze
Sandpaper
Drop clothes
pre made wood box or jewelry box

Now, start sanding the surface of your embellished wood box or Jewelry Box. Once you have the surface lightly sanded, you should wipe off the dust with a clean dry clothe. An old white t-shirt will work perfectly here.

Now, you are ready to put a coat of primer. If you are using a cheap fake wood Jewelry Box this is a very important step. Your Shabby Chic Paint Technique will not stick to your surface if you don't sand and then prime your Jewelry Box surface.

If you want a rough more rustic Shabby Chic Jewelry Box try putting the primer on with one of the 4" brushes. This will give texture and create the look of real wood. If you prefer the smoother look you can roll the paint on with any type of paint roller. A foam roller will create the smoothest surface.

Allow your primer to dry completely.

Put on a coat of your base paint. This is either a sand color or tan color. You could do a yellowish tan. This paint should not be the actual color you want your desk to end up, but the color you want to show through when you finish the Shabby Chic Jewelry Box.

Now you are ready to paint your surface with the real color you wish it to be. I always recommend painting a white or antique white color for true Shabby Chic Jewelry Box.