Altered Balsa Box
This little box cost a dollar at Michael's. So, if it turns out like crap after you've tried your best to alter it's appearance into something more attractive than it's former self, it's not a total disappointment when one or two end up in the trash. Or, maybe that's just me? Here's my attempt to turn one into something a little more attractive than what this picture can possibly portray. And how I did it... Unscrew the little knob attach er thingy with a smaller than what's considered "normal" screwdriver (IMO). Then cut off the useless elastic tie. I guess it's not totally useless because it holds the knob attacher thingy but it's really ugly....again (IMO). My opinion does matter. To me. Paint it black! Sorry...off subject! After the paint dried I sprayed Lindy Stamp Gang Star burst in Golden Sleigh Bells. I purposely didn't saturate the box completely in black acrylic paint so the gold shimmer of the s...