How to Make a Cheap Display Cabinet

When displaying lightweight items it is not always necessary to build a traditional wood display cabinet. The only thing you need to make a beautiful display for your precious items is sitting right in your recycling bin. Depending on what you collect, building a cardboard display cabinet may be the solution to your display needs. Here's how to build a cardboard display cabinet suitable for origami or other lightweight items.

Things You'll Need

• Tape
• Utility Knife
• Cardboard Boxes
• Glue

Instructions

1. Gather cardboard boxes. The amount and sizes you collect depends on your display needs.

2. Remove the bottom of the boxes with a utility knife to make shadow boxes. This will give your display a modular look.

3. Paint or decorate the boxes so they have a uniform appearance. Choose colors and designs that appeal to your personal taste.

4. Arrange the boxes in a variety of ways using different sizes. This will help you decide what arrangement will work best for you.

5. Paste, tape or pin the boxes together. Remember to cover the tape or incorporate it into your design pattern.

6. Attach lightweight display case to wall.

Tips & Warnings

• Display pieces can be fixed in place.

• A small well-balanced structure can be hung from the ceiling, making it a display mobile.

• This display cabinet should be placed in a low-traffic area of the home.

• Exercise caution when using a utility knife.

• Do not use to display heavy items.