These DIY Lego Brick Boxes are the perfect craft for a Lego fan. They are really quick and easy to create and you only need a few supplies to make them.
You can use them as gift wrapping, birthday party goodie boxes, or turn them into storage boxes for kids’ rooms.
DIY LEGO BRICK BOXES
Materials needed:
- Paper Mache Boxes – square and rectangle, assorted sizes
- Craft Foam – coordinating colors
- Acrylic Craft Paint – coordinating colors
- Paintbrush – 1” wash
- Permanent Marker – fine tip
- Liquid Glue – fine tip applicator
- Circles to Trace – in sizes to coordinate with boxes
Instructions:
Step One
Base coat square and rectangle paper mache boxes and lids in LEGO colors of your choice. Set aside to dry. Apply a second coat, if necessary. Customize your colors to fit your event or décor.
Step Two
Trace circles on to craft foam with fine tip permanent marker. Use items around your home as a template, like the base of the acrylic craft paint bottles. Cut out and stack craft foam circles three high. Rectangle boxes require 18 circles and square boxes require 12 circles.
Step Three
Attach the three layers of foam circles together with liquid glue, set aside to dry. Square boxes require 4 LEGO knobs/studs and rectangle boxes require 6 LEGO knobs/studs.
Step Four
Once glue is dry, attach LEGO knobs/studs to top of paper mache boxes with liquid glue. Let glue set completely.
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