How to Make a Photo Cube

Photo cubes are small boxes that sit on a desk or shelf and display 6 photos, one on each side of the cube. Another option is to hang the photo cube and allow it to rotate in the breeze. A photo cube is a simple way to display your favorite photos.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 6 photos
• 6 square acrylic photo frames
• Hot glue
• Hot glue gun

1. Place the photos into the frames. You may have to trim the edges of the photos to make them fit. Don't let the photos creep out beyond the edge of the frame.

2. Lay one photo frame face down on a flat surface.

3. Stand one photo frame up along the edge of the face-down frame. The pictures must both face outward. Place hot glue along the inside of the connecting edges.

4. Repeat this step for the 3 other sides and frames. Place glue along the inside vertical corners and inside horizontal corners where the edges meet.

5. Run the glue around the back edges of the sixth frame. Place it on top of the cube. Follow this step immediately, as the hot glue dries quickly.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase acrylic box frames at most department or craft stores. If you cannot find these frames, use small acrylic photo magnets instead.
• The photos in the frame cannot be taken out once the cube is made. Make copies of all photos you have in the cube.
• Do not touch the metal part of the hot glue gun or the glue before it dries. It can burn your skin.

Resources

• Find photo projects and ideas.