How to Build a Curio Cabinet
If you have lots of collectibles that you enjoy displaying but need more room, a curio cabinet might be perfect for you. Curio cabinets are typically tall and skinny, so they fit in tight spaces like behind doors. You can make your own curio cabinet to suit your specific needs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Screws or nails
- Paint or stain
- Plans for the cabinet
- Hammer or drill
- Wood
- Eye Protection
- Lighting
- Glass
- Sander (optional)
- Saw
- Gloves
Instructions
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Purchase the plans or blueprints for the curio cabinet of your choice.
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According to your plan's specific directions, purchase wood, molding, lights, paint or stain and hardware.
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Order glass cut-to-size for shelves and sides of your curio cabinet.
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Cut the top and bottom of your display case from the wood, making grooves to fit the glass.
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Cut the corner pieces of the curio cabinet from wood as well. In the back two pieces, cut two grooves on adjoining sides for the glass. On the front two pieces, cut one groove each for the glass.
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Stain or paint the wood.
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Attach the glass for the back and sides to the corner pieces of wood.
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Attach the brackets to the insides of the wood for the shelves.
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Attach the top and bottom pieces of wood to the corner piece of wood.
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Attach the cabinet legs.
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Attach the door piece or pieces of glass to the wood using hinges.
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Attach the molding according to your specific preferences.
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Place the shelves inside of the cabinet.
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Place the lighting appropriately.
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Tips & Warnings
LED lights, touch lights and other battery operated lights work well, so you don't have to determine where the chords will go.
Practice caution when dealing with glass. It is best to wear gloves and eye protection.
