Long Rectangle Wooden Box | 22x5x6cm | Hinged Lid | Natural - DIY Craft

Paint, decoupage or stencil a plain wooden box into a keepsake or gift. This long rectangle box measures 22x5x6cm (8.7x2.0x2.4 inch), with a hinged lid and a metal latch, in natural unfinished wood.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Keepsake and memory boxes
• Storage for pencils, brushes and long keepsakes
• Gift boxes for hampers and return gifts
• Decoupage, painting and stencil craft

Compatibility

Works with: acrylic paint, decoupage paper, Mod Podge, stencils and varnish.

Pairs well with: decoupage papers and acrylic paints.

Not suitable for: damp places or outdoor use without sealing.

How to Use

1. Sand the surface lightly and wipe off the dust.
2. Paint with acrylic colours, or brush Mod Podge and lay decoupage paper.
3. Let each coat dry, then seal with varnish.

Before You Buy

• Check 22x5x6cm against what you plan to store.
• Wood grain and tone vary from piece to piece.
• Not the same as the white painted nesting set of 3 or the pine box with the slat lid; this one is a single natural box with a solid lid.

You will Need

Fine sandpaper, acrylic paint or decoupage paper, Mod Podge, a flat brush and varnish.

You may also like

• wooden storage boxes
• decoupage papers
• acrylic paints

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this box?
It measures 22x5x6cm (8.7x2.0x2.4 inch), with a hinged lid and a metal latch.

How is this different from the square box?
This long box is 22x5x6cm. The square box in the same range is 8x8x5cm.

Can I paint or decoupage it?
Yes. Sand lightly, paint with acrylic colours or apply decoupage paper with Mod Podge, then varnish.

Should I pick a natural box or the white painted set?
Pick a natural box like this one to stain, paint or decoupage from bare wood. Pick the white painted set of 3 when you want a finished white look with a mirror in the lid.