Thread: Quick Treasure Chest How To with pics

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I bought a clothing chest off of Craiglist and thought it would be a great Treasure Chest. I painted strips of it to look like wood. Then I took metallic gold and painted clasps, locks and details on the chest . I then took plywood and cut it to size and painted it black. I had previously inserted a tiny shelf in the chest. I glued over 500 plastic gold coins on the shelf insert, that way the treasure would always look full. I think it turned out pretty good and except for time consuming it was a fairly easy thing to do. Here are the pics.
Enjoy!

Here is the finished product with extra jewels and in the setup

Nice chest you got there missy..... (This is the one time I can probably say that and not get slapped....!!!!!)

Seriously though Erin, you did a great job with that treasure chest. I am planning on making one for next year's pirate haunt and I think I will "Borrow" some of your ideas!

I was thinking on adding a string or two of twinkling Christmas lights to the one I build, so the jewels will sparkle at night...

One eyed Mick

I love the treasure chest, you really did a great job. Where did you find all the coins and jewels?

looks great erin! very cool pirate behind it too!

You did an awesome job on the chest !!!

Genius ! Looks great Erin !
Good find I say.

What type of paint did you use for the gold?

Looks great! I think I need to upgrade mine now!

Dang how cool is that!

Great job ELH