How to make a hexagon shaped set of shelves

Andre Martin

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!