Things You'll Need
Wooden box with a lid
Sandpaper
18-note key-wind musical movement with a T-bar winding key
2 jewelry box hinges
Hot glue gun
Hammer
Drill with a 1-inch bit
Wood sealer
Paint brushes
Paint
Additional embellishments to decorate the box
Making a music box from scratch can be a fun project for the whole family. You will need to buy an 18-note musical movement for the music box, but you can even build your own box for this project. The decorating part of making the music box is easy enough for children to help with. Musical movements are available online in a wide range of songs, so make sure to pick a tune that is special to you and your family.
Step 1
Sand the wooden box smooth, and brush wood sealer outside and inside. Allow it to dry completely.
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Step 2
Paint the wooden box outside and inside. Decorate the outside of the box with embellishments, but do not place embellishments inside of the box. Allow the glue and paint to dry completely.
Step 3
Drill a hole in the center of the box's back panel. Place the musical movement inside the box, with the winding key shaft extending out of the hole. Glue the musical movement in place using hot glue and fix the T-bar winding key to the shaft.
Step 4
Attach the lid to the box with the jewelry box hinges.
Step 5
Glue additional embellishments inside of the box.
Tip
Choose a unique style to decorate your music box and fill it with memories and keepsakes.
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