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How to make a hexagon shaped set of shelves

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  • 24 Nov 2016
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.

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Step 5

Place backing board on back of hexagonal shelf unit with image facing inwards.

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Step 6

Use staple gun to attach backing board to back of shelf unit.

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Step 7

Put centre shelf in place.

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Step 8

Fill compartments with tissue paper and place gifts inside.

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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!

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