How to Make Cigar Box Purses!

Cigar Box Purses are easy and fun to make.

You can easily customize any classic cigar box to create a really cool and unique purse!

Steps:

These days, they are not that easy to come by.

Start checking around in your phone book for cigar stores who will give you their uneeded cigar boxes. You could also check with liquor stores or bars.

Some may offer them free of charge, but others may require a small fee.

The exact directions for each purse you make, may differ depending upon what your ultimate goal is. However, here are some basic steps to get you started.

1. Remove any labels or stickers from the box.

2. Use a regular paint brush and apply three coats of polyurethane. This will keep your purse durable and somewhat free of scratches.

3. Add handles and latches where needed. Add solid brass corners to the cigar box for reinforcement.

4. Line your cigar-box purse with velvet or leather.

5. Add finishing touches.

Helpful Tips: You can customize these cigar-box purses to suit your own style or a particular theme. In most cases a trip to the hardware or home-improvement store is required to purchase handles, small hinges, small link chain, etc.to complete your design. Try checking out an art-supply store or scrapbooking store to find rub-on letters, pictures, die-cuts, etc.