How To Turn an Old Book Into a Secret Hiding Place
- June 29, 2009
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Hilary_White
Turn that dusty old tome into something you will actually use — a sneaky stash for your best stuff.
You Will Need
- A hardcover book
- A paper clip
- White craft glue
- A foam brush
- A spacer
- A weight
- A straightedge
- A heavy-bladed craft knife or box cutter
- Felt
Step 1
Select a hardcover book at least 1½ inches thick. Open the book and bind the first 10 or 20 pages with a paper clip.
Step 2
Mix the white craft glue with water. Using a foam brush, apply the mixture to the edges of the non-clipped pages, holding them tightly together.
Step 3
Use a spacer to separate the glued pages from the clipped pages and allow 30 minutes to dry. Add the weight to keep the pages flat.
Step 4
Open the book to the first glued page and, using your straight edge, draw a rectangle, leaving a half- inch border around the edges.
Step 5
Cut along the lines using your craft knife or box cutter. Cut the pages until you reach the back cover. This may take a while because you’ll need to remove pages in sections.
Glue felt to the bottom and edges of the compartment for a more finished look.
Step 6
Apply the glue mixture to the inside edges of the cut pages and reapply to the outside edges to seal your secret compartment.
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Comments (1)
Crafty and well done, Moishe!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
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