Any idea on how to refinish this case to hold cutlery for display?
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Here is a photo of a case I just purchase at a thrift store and would like to refinish it to be able to display cutlery. any suggestion?
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build a tray with slants in it to hold your silverware and cover it in velvet cloth stain or paint outside stencil
Rhonda Mullican
on Mar 30, 2014
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Velvet would be nice, and drill holes to add cable ties to attach the cutlery.
Adrianne C
on Mar 30, 2014
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Perhaps monogram the chefs initials on the top of the case would be nice. The tool for doing this is inexpensive and can be found at most craft stores.
Debra
on Mar 30, 2014
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Is it just for display or are you intending to use the cutlery?
Barbara Sawyer
on Mar 30, 2014
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@Barbara Sawyer it's to showcase my cutlery for customer to choose style as rental for wedding ect. so yes we would remove from case.
Chantale Stucker
on Mar 30, 2014
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Thank you for all the great ideas, I will put them together and create a great look. Debra, I will monogram my work logo on top of case what a great idea. I have this tool. ty
Chantale Stucker
on Mar 30, 2014
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I like the idea of velvet to line the inside. But I am stumped trying to think of hardware to hold the cutlery in place and not drill any holes in the back. Perhaps you could check out other display cases used in stores.
Barbara Sawyer
on Mar 30, 2014
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I'm a huge fan of a weathered or driftwood look. A darkish stain, followed by some dry brushing of creamy white to give you those warm greys. I could totally see this with an understated monogram (use a drop shadow to emphasize the depth of the finish you have created). Top it with a satin wax. Is it an old family heirloom? - no! Raise the lid to reveal your sparkling flatware inside!
Duv310660
on Mar 30, 2014
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Maybe insert foam rubber into the box and cut out in shape to hold the silverware. Place the velvet over it gluing it into the silverware spaces and around the edges. On the front place the name of your business done in a unique script. Place a thin wire across the front of the box tightly stapled on the sides of the box as close to the bottom as possible. You can slip the silver ware in and out of the box without any problems. Paint the box to go with the velvet...or the colors of your business.
Terra Gazelle
on Mar 30, 2014
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