Cigar Box Purses

Cigar box purses are one of the most interesting proof that one could create treasure out of scrap. Purses made out of empty cigar boxes, which are used to be thrown away to the trash, inspired many recycling and art enthusiasts. It is perhaps the most environment friendly and art stirring trend in the world of purses. Since making cigar box purse is easy that anyone can do, it was unsurprisingly a wild hit in the fashion market. In fact, you can even make yourself one today.

Sturdy wooden cigar box transformed into posh purse piece makes up a cigar box purse. It is usually distinguished with its thick rectangular hinged box shape and vintage designs usually antiquated photographs and old magazine pages posted on its exterior surface. It also has trendy short handles usually ropes, beads, and brass metals.

Although a lot of designer cigar box purses are made available in various fashion windows and shelves, it is still more fashionable to sport an original creation that you can brag to your friends. In fact, the real thrill in these purses is transforming the dowdy cigar container box into a stunning work of art that reflects your personal style.

So how to make a cigar box purse? If you still haven't put your hands on to the trend, you can start your way in and follow these easy and simple steps.

Get The Box

Obviously, you need a wooden cigar box to come up with a real cigar box purse. Although there are cardboard boxes, it is more reliable to handcraft your own purse from hard wood-built boxes.

Cigar boxes can easily be found especially at any shops selling fine cigars. Flea markets, thrift stores, and even liquor shops are potential sources for the empty boxes. Some may give the boxes for free but some sells it at a below $10 price. You may also get these sturdy boxes from cigar smoking friends and relatives or from your grandfather's stuff at the attic.

Prep It Up
After getting your perfect cigar box, cleaning it is the next step. This is important to prepare the box to a rewarding decorating spree. Wash the box thoroughly first. There might be some stickers and decals on the box, so decide which one you want to stay and or want to peel off. Then put varnish on the box to preserve what you want to keep. Sand it down for a smooth finish and brush the entire box with polyurethane for protective coating.

Get On With The Style

You can out foam or fabric lining in the box interior. You creative ingenuity should then take care of the look of the box exterior surface. You can play with colorful paints, wallpapers and other embellishments whatever the creative mind fancies.

Cigar box purses are often decorated with trinkets and glued with faux jewels. Old postcards, black and white photos, and stamps are also artsy pieces that you can glue to your purse masterpiece.

Do The Holds.

If the decorating is done, it's time to do the handles. In essence, adding the petite handles converts the funky cigar box into a more functional purse. You can check hardware and handcrafting stores to choose the type of handles for your self-made cigar box purse.

Drawer handles, braided ropes, and colorful bead jewels can be fashioned as purse handles. Just secure yourself with the necessary equipment to drill holes, where you would fit your chosen handles, into the box.

Cigar box purses would always be a timeless piece in the world of fashion. At present, the purse sports memories of the past but sooner that trendy purse would become a vintage reminder of your own sweat and ingenuity in the future.