Apr 27, 2017 heres how you can make your own hollow book box to stash your treasures. May 04, 20 derek deek diedricksen brings us a lofi, howto way of hiding your cash and valuables with his junction box stash. Original kavatza the habit roll book and stealth stash box. This buddha book box stands out because its disguised as a book about the buddha. Put on a few layers, but make sure to smooth out any globs as they will dry white. Place some tissue paper inside to prevent and rattling and provide protection. There is a little flame used as the dot of the i, which further shows that this is for smoking paraphernalia. How to make a hollowed out book hidden stash box diy. The inside of your book looks much more neat and clean, nice job. See how to cut out an old book to make a secret compartment to hide your stuff. Cut and glue card tabs onto the inside of the door and door. Hollowing out the book might seem daunting, but its not that had. The idea here is to use the bored holes as an entry point for the blade to cut out the bulk of the book, making the. Hidden treasure box inlaid wood box with hidden compartment.
This week were sharing how to make your own secret stash book. Make sure this is a book your own, and not one belonging to the library, or your family. I used an old book that was being thrown out by the library and upcycled it into a fun stash box. It has pictures of them cutting the top off the can, then placing a glass jar inside to hide money and valuables.
It just requires new, sharp xacto blades and patience. Outfox burglars with a snail soup decoy, the ultimate secret stash box for kids. Select a book, preferably a thick one with a sturdy hard cover. Apr 08, 2020 mix a solution of white glue and water. This can is made from an old lynx or axe deodorant bottle and looks completely real and inconspicuous. It has been featuring away with the solid steel construction in a compact lightweight design. In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a secret deodorant safe. Even the classic trick bookshelf makes an appearance, though with a twistinstead of hiding a secret passage, it hides a cubbyhole full of liquor bottles. This compact lock box is much giving out the appearance of a hard back paper book.
A hardcover book that you dont plan to actually read again, at least 2 or 3 inches thick youll want enough space for the hollowedout part inside of the book an exacto knife or box cutter. To place in a small container, buildup some tissue. I was thinking of taking a cigar humidor and adding some kind of wood into it to make dividing sections so she has slots to put different things and adding fabric to it. Drill a hole in each corner of the newly drawn box to the depth you wish the hidden compartment to be. And you can use them while traveling to hide your ipod, back up cash. Select the first few pages that you want to have free at the end of the project plus one more. The exterior is made from the durable use of the real paper and individual pages. Under the lid, a holder for your rolling papers and the stitched leather original kavatza label are affixed, while a curved, removable wooden rolling tray and an attached wooden tamper make.
Materials and tools required 1 worthless hardcover book. Also cut out a semicircular finger hole a on the right side of the door. Take these storage hacks and ideas for a secret place to hide your stash to make it hard for burglars to get them. A hollowedout book conceals small valuables and trinkets.
With these types of wood, consider staining rather than painting, to bring out the natural grains in the. Diy hiding place from old books the family handyman. This site explains my techniques, which i use to churn out. Sep 23, 2018 diy stash box you already have the materials. Instead of buying cheap, massproduced gewgaws to give out this season, show your loved ones you care with a little diy. Thus, this doorstop stash is an effective way of hiding money or small jewelry for safety. Yes, disguised as a yukky can of snail soup, this clever decoy will repel all unwanted attention. How to make a book into an incognito stash box gizmodo. Hide your mini fridge by cutting out a side of a cardboard box the size will vary depending on the size of your fridge and glue or tape the cardboard to the front. Doityourself guide to making secret hollow book safes. Using a wood punch, slightly countersink each screw. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from real. Just remember to store these handyman books at eye level so snoops cant see inside.
The best weed stash box is the litt ultimate rolling stash box. Kris degraeve, of the dynamic kris and carly duo, sent us a link to her latest project, a beautiful inlaid box with a secret compartment. Now that it has been 15 to 30 minutes open the book to the first glued page and use the penpencil and ruler to mark out half an inch lines from each edge. Nov 19, 2011 how to make a hollow book treasure box this vintage inspired treasure box was made by connecting 3 hollowed out readers digest books together to create a deeper cavity within the books. To cut down on warping, place the book in a vice or under a heavy weight such as several large books. Dec 15, 2014 a hardcover book that you dont plan to actually read again, at least 2 or 3 inches thick youll want enough space for the hollowedout part inside of the book an exacto knife or box cutter. With these types of wood, consider staining rather than painting, to bring out the natural grains in the wood. Store it with the other books on your bookshelf to blend in seamlessly with your decor. Others feature concealed compartments, false bottoms, or hidden drawers. Jan 06, 2009 kris degraeve, of the dynamic kris and carly duo, sent us a link to her latest project, a beautiful inlaid box with a secret compartment.
Coming home to a tossed apartment, strolling over to the bookcase, and pulling out that fat stash of product that youve stolen from the cartels. Press the book firmly in your hand to keep the pages together as you glue them. To create this article, 28 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. Make a secret book safe to stash your booty in just four easy steps. A paintbrush for the glue, so dont use a nice one elmers glue or mod podge.
Mar 06, 2015 now open the book and measure one inch from each side of the glued edges of the book and the center spine, creating a rectangle guide to work with for cutting out the secret stash spot. Use a craft knife to cut around the door, leaving the hinged side attached. Oct 20, 2017 hit the thrift store to find an old jewelry or cigar box, grab paint, fabric, and scissors, and make your own stash box with our stepbystep diy guide. Gather up some old books and a breakaway knife and go to town creating your own secret hiding place. Hollowing out a book is a classic way to hide things in plain sight, but the space is very limited. Cut the pages and glue the books together, creating the perfect place to stash valuables right on your bookshelf. How to make a hollow book treasure box this vintage inspired treasure box was made by connecting 3 hollowed out readers digest books together to create a deeper cavity within the books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a safe, a private d. Make sure that you use something to separate the loose pages and the glued pages. Open the door and score along the inside of the hinge for easy opening.
The first step into making the hollow book is to select a book. Diy book box make with old vcr movie cases and a book. How to make a cheap stash box out of an axelynx can. Make the consistency just enough for the glue to be runny, and more easily absorbed by the edge of the books pages. Secret storage books, aka hollow books, book safes, stash boxes, hollowed out books or book boxes, are created by hand from real books in our studio off the west coast of canada. I suggest rummaging through books at yardgarage sales. Make highlights creative diy secret stash projects tested. To prevent creasing remove a tiny strip of artwork from along the hinge. How to make a book stash box in 5 easy steps slant33. Make a secret stash book out of an old book that you dont use anymore and for step to step instructions go here. If you have some things you need to hide from your roommates, mom, siblings, the police check out.
Stash house premium stash box combo kit ultra strong pad lock and keys, 2. Heres how you can make your own hollow book box to stash your treasures. Some boxes offer security features, including keyed locks or combination locks. Vintage large hollow book stash box cutout secret compartment. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They make excellent hiding places or they can be used as unique and tricky double gift wrap. Since my personal library contains mysteries, science fiction and religious books, i picked up a big, thick, hard bound science fiction book for my project. After the pages are separated, put an object on top of the freshly glued book. I mean if you have books in your home, but something tells me you dont. Make the consistency just enough for the glue to be runny, and more easily absorbed by the edge of the book s pages. Either way this fake dictionary will go unnoticed and untouched for years among your caliber of friends. Just check out these clever diversion safe designs, and youll be securing your home valuables faster than you can say open sesame.
Leaf stash box, wood stash box, glass smoking pipe, pipe, stash kit, box, trinket box, keepsake box, stoner gift, gifts for stoners dkdesign18 4. How to make a secret stash can safe this tutorial gives you basic details on how to create your own stash can diversion safe from a soda can. See more ideas about box, decorative boxes and secret hiding spots. Dont worry if it is a little messy as you cut the pages out as you can always trim any. Perfect for keeping your childrens pocket money, sweets and trading cards safe from nosy siblings as well as thieves step by step guide. It is a fantastic idea because no one will think of looking for things inside a book and the person you gift this to will appreciate it immensely. Vintage large hollow book stash box cutout secret compartment novelty good condition with minor wear. We are very aware that there are some great stash boxes that you can purchase that are of better quality these water bottle stashes are a prime example. A burglar wouldnt waste his time looking into every crook and corner of your house for possible items to snag. Nov 19, 2016 these 10 creative secret safe box designs will give you that security youve been looking for. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from.
Ive built hollowedout books before, using the timehonored, frustrating, and very timeconsuming hobbyknife method. These 10 creative secret safe box designs will give you that security youve been looking for. Now you can finally sleep peacefully once again tonight. Some are pretty straightforward, like a plywood secret compartment it uses magnets. How to make a snail soup decoy treasure stash for kids. This stash box is for a weed enthusiast who is not afraid to show it. There are 103 stash units in total found throughout runescape. The words litt are inscribed on the outside of a stylish black case. For example, a stash box may look like a book on a shelf, a can of soup, or a box for a board game. Discreetly hide your stash while adding a stylish, beautifullydesigned book to your library or home decor. She also adds a collage and smooths out the inside by gluing bits of the waste paper over the rough cut interior surfaces. Feb 04, 20 but im making a stash box for my girlfriend for her birthday since at the moment she just uses a shoe box and shoves it under her bed. I started out using a knife like you but switched to a dremel tool.
A safe place to stash your goods and it contains a combination lock box. A hollowedout hardback book can turn into a safe to keep trinkets and valuables out of plain sight. Our diy project this time was created for those who want to hide their stash from prying eyes or greedy fingers. Stash units short for store things and stuff here, also known as hidey holes, are storage units for emote clue items, saving bank space and bank trips for players who do treasure trails frequently. After 15 years in business, tens of thousands of book safes have been shipped worldwide.
How to make a homemade wooden stash box ann azbill pin share tweet share email. There are many companies that have book safes on the market, but why buy something that can be easily made at home with a bit of time and. Another large stash box and a solid 3rd place winner is the time tested bookcase safe stash. We are very aware that there are some great stash boxes that you can purchase that are of. Hiding your jewelry while keeping it organized has never been this easy till this nifty hidden jewelry box came along. We have lined the inside cavity with soft maroon felt to protect your precious stash. Hit the thrift store to find an old jewelry or cigar box, grab paint, fabric, and scissors, and make your own stash box with our stepbystep diy guide. Our book safes are finely crafted and sturdily made to last for decades. Now open the book and measure one inch from each side of the glued edges of the book and the center spine, creating a rectangle guide to work with for cutting out the secret stash spot. For a longer lasting and more decorative box, use a hardwood for the plywood such as oak. Begin by removing the cap of the deodorant, and cut off the top part of the deodorant can, using a pair of pliers. When i made a hollowed out book for a christmas present, i drilled 4 small holes in the pages for the corners, that helped keep them even. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow.
Warning if making the box with a the help of a child, use extra caution with. A hollowedout book is a clever place to hide valuables. How to turn a boring old book into a stash box grist. Now simply place in your item and place on the cap to disguise your safe. A hardcover book that you dont plan to actually read again, at least 2 or 3 inches thick youll want enough space for the hollowedout part inside of the book.
How to make a secret deodorant stash safe wonderhowto. Straight away from the exterior this safe looks out to be 100% as the wellknown novel. How to make a hollow secret stash book miss v viola. The simulated leather outer cover of this stealth stash box portrays a fictional title called the habit, a cheeky parody of j.
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