Crystal Box Clutch

by Mark Montano in Craft > Fashion

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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

How to: Crystal Clutch DIY

You'll Need

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E-6000

Two 5"x7" acrylic box frames

2 small brass hinges

1 small brass latch closure

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!