When a 3" x 4" box costs $168, like the Carina box above, it might not fit in the budget. Nadia went a different direction and created her own version at home, for much, much, much, much less than the original. You can see the result after the jump.
Can you see the difference from here? I say job well done.
To recreate the Carina, she used an unfinished box from the craft store, gold leaf, paint, varnish, felt, and good 'ol Modge Podge. You can see how she did it in detail, over at Preciously Me.
Thanks Nadia!
(Images: Preciously Me; and RabLabs)
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where do you purchase those stones from? im in canada and ive been looking!
Try your local natural history and science museum or national (or state) park. The museum I work at sells them for a few dollars a piece.
Try here:
http://www.crystalrivergems.com/rocks-minerals/products-minerals-agate-index-html/wholesale-agate-slices
You can also look on amazon and ebay. They're called agate slices.
This is fabulous! Great job!
Really nice!
VEEEEEEEEEERY NIIIIIIIIICE!
My local stained glass store carries boxes and boxes of agates. Try a place like that to find them.
You can also buy them at "metaphysical" stores - little shops that sell tarot cards, crystals, spiritual books, incense, and so on. I live in a (Canadian) city of 100,000 and we have 2, so I'm sure a lot of places have stores like them.
I'm gonna try this. Hope it turns out as nice!