Unfinished Tool Box Crafts
Crafters can purchase unfinished wood items to work on, such as a tool box. The idea of buying unfinished goods is to finish the item in any fashion you choose. An unfinished tool box may be an open style or one with a hinged lid and lock. Unfinished wood items are intended for crafters who do not enjoy the woodworking part of the project but desire to decorate or personalize the exterior of the object.
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Paint
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An unfinished wood tool box intended to be decoratively painted should be sanded first. The unfinished wood should be stained or painted with a background color of your choice. Common decorative painting techniques for wood are stenciling, graining and sponging, but the options are limitless. A crafter can make their paints as well.
Wood Burning
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A crafter can choose to decorate an unfinished wood tool box with a technique called wood burning. A tool used for wood burning can create a wide range of coloring shades and textures in the wood. Wood burning is done prior to the wood being stained or painted. The wood must first be sanded to provide a clean, smooth surface.
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Shellac
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Shellac is a natural product produced by the lac beetle in Southeast Asia. Common shellac colors are clear, amber, orange, blonde and garnet. A popular wood craft involves the adhesion of items such as pictures, newspaper clippings and stickers to the surface of the wood. Once all items are in place and the glue has dried, a thin layer of shellac is then brushed over the entire wood surface. Shellac provides a durable surface over the items and the wood that will last for many years.
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