It can be any size or shape you want, but leave at least a half an inch border all around it. How to make a secret compartment in a book the easy way i was discussing the possibility of hollowing out a book with a classmate of mine, and she thought. Drill a hole in each corner of the newly drawn box to the depth you wish the hidden. Book hiding place whipstitchdesigns hidden compartments secret compartment book crafts. Jul 18, 2015 a book is one of several items in your house that you can adapt to have a secret compartment. The first time i made a book hollow, i didnt bother looking at a tutorial and i failed. On makes youtube channel alone, you can find 4 different variations of. Hollowing out a book is a classic way to hide things in plain sight, but the space is very limited. Real pages portable diversion book safe with combination lock hollowed out book with hidden secret compartment for jewelry, money and cash bible small, combination lock 4. Jun 11, 20 you are probably already familiar with the classic secret book compartment project.
Older children also have little valuables that they wish to hide from prying eyes. How to make a secret compartment in a book craft projects. I used lj jack houwelings idea how to effortlessly make secret compartments in books posted 111915 to make a lockable compartment in a book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A book is one of several items in your house that you can adapt to have a secret compartment. How to build a secret compartment box with little more. Drill a hole in each corner of the newly drawn box to the depth you wish the hidden compartment to be.
Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or personal things. You can take this secret hiding product as the best option for hiding routers, cords, plugs, outlets, money, secret documents, jewelry, or to conceal other items. How to make a super secret book safe with images the secret. Jan 19, 2016 how to build a secret compartment box out of little more than a 2 x 4.
I made this secret book a few months ago, stuffed some goodies inside and displayed it in plain sight. Heres a set of 17 secret compartments, which are hidden in cars, houses, books and even coins. This compartment can disguise itself as a mirror, but it can hold your rifles inside for easy access. How to make hidden compartments in bookshelves home guides. Book safes are an age old way to stash ones treasures. Make the consistency just enough for the glue to be runny, and more easily absorbed by the edge of the books pages. Jun 17, 2015 multibook secret storage compartment by jason poel smith via make. It has been durable manufactured all through the use of sustainable wood material.
This video from make teaches us how to create a multi book storage containeranother idea for a secret place to hide your goodies. This is a very fast way to make secret compartments of different sizes and shapes. How to make a secret compartment in a book the easy way. A secret book compartment is perfect for concealing your valuables in plain sight. They will love the secrecy involved with making a book safe and have a lot of fun at the same time. Apr 08, 2020 open the book to reveal the first glued page. Using a ruler, trace an outline of the secret compartment on the first page of the glued together section of your book. I suggest rummaging through books at yardgarage sales. If you dont have a book thick enough to store what you want, you can put together this fun book storage compartment that involves hiding things behind books rather than in them.
They combine my love for secret compartments with my love for books. How to make hidden compartments in bookshelves home. These hidden compartments can be used to hide anything from cash to weapons. I think most people including myself have a fascination with secret compartments, hidden doorways and suchlike. Book safes are an age old way to stash ones treasures such as the key to a safe, a private document, a flask, a gun and any other valuable that will fit inside. You are probably already familiar with the classic secret book compartment project. The first step into making the hollow book is to select a book.
If you find this easy to make let me know, and will you try it. On makes youtube channel alone, you can find 4 different variations of this project. Book with a secret compartment crafting a green world. Make sure that your book is much thicker than the depth you want the secret compartment to be. With a bookcase, another useful option for a hidden compartment is within the books themselves. Make a magic duct tape wallet with secret compartments how to. How to effortlessly make a secret compartment in a book.
Please check out our unique and easy to build secret hidden compartments. Our book safes are finely crafted and sturdily made to last for decades. I show how to make a book safe that can be used to hide small items. Make a secret stash book out of an old book that you dont use anymore and for step to step instructions go here. Nov 19, 2015 after one book is drilled out a next book would be ready to go. A book safe is a project that is also perfect for older kids. The tops of bookcases often have decorative trim that hangs down. Faster and better instructions to make hollow book safes, with and without any power tools.
Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from real. Complimentary designing of the secret compartment has made the whole product so interesting to use. See how to cut out an old book to make a secret compartment to hide your stuff. Also includes instructions for adding backgrounds, magnets, and. How to make a hollow secret stash book miss v viola. Thanks jack for the idea, this makes a unique christmas gift for my young grandson. How to make a secret compartment in a book the easy way i was discussing the possibility of hollowing out a book with a classmate of mine, and she thought the only way it could be done was with a razor blade and a ruler, not to mention the hours of effort and patience. Jan 19, 2016 if youve got a spare 2 x 4 and a little bit of time, you. How to make a secret compart ment in a book the easy way i was discussing the possibility of hollowing out a book with a classmate of mine, and she thought the only way it could be done was with a razor blade and a ruler, not to mention the hours of effort and patience. Ive made a few secret compartment books in my time.
May 7, 2017 how to make a secret compartment in a book stay safe and healthy. If youve ever wanted a secret compartment book for your study, making your own is actually pretty easy. How to make a secret compartment in a book snapguide. Doityourself guide to making secret hollow book safes. Make a secret compartment book for hiding valuables. Cutting a secret compartment into an old hard cover is a method old as time you might say its the oldest trick in the book.
How to make a secret compartment in a book diy old books. Note that each diy hidden compartment project has its own short video which details just how easy each is to build. To make your own secret compartment book, hannah margaret allen at food52 recommends you get a thick, old book youre willing to carve into, a box cutter or xacto knife, and some mod podge glue. Just grab your desired book, a razor knife and some other materials, like water, glue, a paintbrush, container, pencil, and straightedge ruler. Dec 07, 2007 in the latest episode of the make weekend projects video podcast, bre pettis shows how to make a secret compartment book. If a burglar were to break into your home while youre away, do you think your bookcase would be the first place theyd look. One of the easier methods of adding a secret compartment is to create a lid. It is a paper craft project that is fast and super easy to make. How to build a secret compartment box with little more than a. Make sure this is a book your own, and not one belonging to the library, or your family. After 15 years in business, tens of thousands of book safes have been shipped worldwide. Make a secret compartment book for hiding valuables lifehacker.
Choose a book that will match the others on the shelf if you have rows and rows of spy. Some methods are easier than others, and so the best method will depend upon diy skills. Book safes are an ageold way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a. Whether it is jewelry, candy you want all to yourself, money or other trinkets, this secret compartment book will do the trick.
I used an old book that was being thrown out by the library and upcycled it into a fun stash box. And this video will show you how to make your own hidden recess for your very own book safe. In the latest episode of the make weekend projects video podcast, bre pettis shows how to make a secret compartment book. A scroll saw was used to cut out a cavity and a small box with a lock was built to mount inside the book. Diy secret shelf project how to hide your valuables. Book with a secret compartment with pictures instructables. Secret storage books, aka hollow books, book safes, stash boxes, hollowed out books or book boxes, are created by hand from real books in our studio off the west coast of canada.
Apr 05, 2012 we all need a secret little spot to hide our treasures. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow. Make a secret disguised safe out of an aerosol can how to. How to make a secret compartment book briana blair. Make the compartment as deep as you need it to be, make sure not to go all the way to the end of the book, otherwise the compartment wont be that stable.
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