Crystal Box Clutch
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Make this crystal box clutch with simple acrylic frames and some easy to acquire hardware. You'll be the talk of the party when you carry this!
Watch the Video Tutorial
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You'll Need
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2 small brass hinges
Rhinestones, brooches, crystals
Rhinestone chain
Stick on rhinestones
Transparent tape
Wire cutters (optional)
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Remove the cardboard from the frames
Tape them together, mouth to mouth, at each corner
Center your hinges over the boxes where they meet and glue them on with E-6000 Tape them in place while they dry
Flip the boxes over, glue and tape the latch closure where the boxes meet.
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Figure out your rhinestone placement
Carefully glue each one in place Add stick-on rhinestone trim around the edges
Remove the tape after about 45 minutes and you're done!
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My friend Julia rocking her new clutch!