How to Felt a Box Using Spray Adhesive

Felt is a common fabric to work with due to its ease of use.

Boxes often have a felt interior to either give the impression of a finished product or to cushion valuable objects. Cigar boxes, craft boxes, and jewelry boxes all commonly utilize this feature, though any box might have felt inside, depending on its purpose. It isn't necessary to buy this product since its requisites are inexpensive and crafting the box is simple, and is even considered a child's craft in some school systems.

Things You'll Need

• Box Tape measure Felt (enough to cover interior) Adhesive spray

Instructions

1. Measure the dimensions of the interior of the box: the bottom, the sides, and the top of the lid (optional). The surface area of the interior box is equal to the amount (in square inches) of felt needed to complete the project.

2. Cut your felt into individual pieces according to the dimensions of your box: one piece for the bottom, one piece for each side, and one for the top (optional). It is also possible to cut the felt into a "+" shape, or "cross" shape, with each branch equal in area to its corresponding side; the branches will slide upward when placing it in a box, covering the bottom and every side.

3. Spray the felt on one side and affix it to its corresponding side of the interior; do this with every piece. Each piece may need to be held careful for 30 seconds to assure that it will stick.

Tips & Warnings

• Felt comes in a variety called "moleskin," which has release paper on one side which becomes adhesive once the paper is removed.

• Use care to avoid inhaling or coming into contact with spray adhesive, especially in any manner prohibited on the packaging; consider alternatives to spray adhesive when children are involved.

References

• High-SocieTea: CrafTea