Metal to the Rescue

Yesterday I posted about my desire to stain my wood in a Purple Heart coloring and my inability to find a stain in that coloring. I have a time frame that I'm working with, so I can't wait unreasonable amounts of time to find obscure things, so as usual, I need to practice flexibility. In this case, that meant finding something else that I liked. I settled on a new paint that Rust-Oleum just released - a really beautiful metallic Bronze. I bought a small sample container and painted the bottom of the box yesterday. It will work well. A soft shimmer in a metal shade that will compliment some of the beads that will be used on the cover. I'll buy a larger container and the top-coat sealer next week.

I was also looking for a good hasp or clasp for the box, but so far I haven't found the "perfect" one that I am seeking. I have options on this, though, and don't have to make up my mind instantly.

I am toying with the idea of adding a music box works to the box. I have always been very fond of music boxes. I can buy simple 13-tone works for less than $20, but I would really love to find a used music box at Goodwill that I could get really inexpensively. Fortunately I don't have to make up my mind on this aspect of the project immediately. I have a bit of time. I'll start the interior work on the box next week. I need to build the interior dividers and holders, so I'll need to buy the fabric covering and start work on my dividers and compartments. I just love it when projects start to come together :-) Have a creative weekend!