How to make a hexagon shaped set of shelves
Equal parts giftbox and display piece – customise this store-bought shelf for your next gifting idea.
Gather your supplies:
• Hexagonal shelf unit in white
• Water-based undercoat
• Water-based topcoat paint in white
You’ll also need:
Black-and-white image; box board in white; cutting mat; pencil; craft knife; steel ruler; double-sided tape; staple gun and staples; foam core in black; coloured ribbon
Note: using your computer or printing service, enlarge and print out an image (we used a speedometer). Use glossy stock for a polished look.
Here’s how...
Step 1
To make backing board, place box board on cutting mat. Put hexagonal shelf on top, then trace around unit with pencil. Remove shelf.
Step 2
Using craft knife alongside steel ruler, cut along marked lines.
Step 3
Trace shelf shape onto reverse side of black-and-white image and cut out with craft knife along steel ruler on cutting mat.
Step 4
Apply double-sided tape to 1 face of backing board. Press flat. Peel away protective paper on other side of tape and stick black- and-white image on top. Press flat.
Step 5
Place backing board on back of hexagonal shelf unit with image facing inwards.
Step 6
Use staple gun to attach backing board to back of shelf unit.
Step 7
Put centre shelf in place.
Step 8
Fill compartments with tissue paper and place gifts inside.
Step 9
To make lid, repeat Steps 1 and 2 with black foam core. Rest foam core lid on top of shelf unit and tie ribbon around the package – now it’s ready to gift and display!
