This can be said true of babysitters, nosy guests and sneaky children. The outer covering resembles a dictionary, and hence blends in well in the bookshelf without anyone noticing. This is my second diy post of the year im trying to stick to doing a diy pr diy book safe. Most people wouldnt think to browse your library for private or personal things. If you want to neaten up the top page and hide those corners, the best way to do it is to glue down one of your front pages that you were saving. Wholeness home realistic looking hollow book english. The are numerous manufacturers of commercial book safes on the market but creating your own from the styles of books in your home, will make your book safe less obvious and harder for an intruder to find. Also, my bookshelf has a lot of technical books, and i thought this would be less obvious than the common dictionary. The final product is a great looking hollow book safe. Mar 06, 2015 remove the plastic wrap from the cover, touch up any spots that need a bit more glue, and your stash book is ready to use. She designed new dust covers for these books and they look great.
Id tell you how myself but theyve already done it so much better. Petite book safe, hollow book, diversion safe grimm book. Hardcover hollow book diversion safe store hide valuables. On the outside, its an ordinary hardcover book but on the inside, its a super secret storage compartment. Keep your valuables and important documents concealed and protected. Getting the right book turned out to be harder than i thought as most hardcover books are designed to be a particular size. Fill with your emergency credit card, secret journal, or jewelry you don. Secret storage books hollow books and book safes from. The 10 steps are similar to other hollow book guides. Book safes are easy for their owners to recognise, but they do not stand out to a thief or other intruder.
Its one of those things that i thought id have to buy because i thought itd be a really cool gift. Small items such as a photograph or a note can be hidden in between the pages of the book. Each one is precision handcrafted from a real book, bound with archival bookbinding glue and finished off with powerful neodymium magnets to close with a snap. Inconspicuous and an easy diy project, a welldesigned book safe is a great place to hide valuables.
We specialize in cutting to exact gunmanufacturer specifications. How to turn a hardcover book into a hidden safe ehow. This handy little safe is perfect for storing effects out of. For the book that will act as the lid, remember to leave the cover unstuck. Product title winbest dual book hidden safe lock box with key lock. How to make a hollow book safe jenna wilcox put together this 11 step guide on how to make your hollow book safe. The book from which he carved out the space is old and worn, but could fit in on many a book shelf, in a drawer, box or about anywhere else. You can use this tutorial to make one to hide your cords as well, or you can use it as storage to hide something else. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Regardless, its a fun project that may prove useful. A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether its a spare key, a secret note, or even money.
While the dishonest maybe rifling your towels and shoes, your stuff can be laying in the boring old book that they have no interest in reading. As seen in many movies, great books to hide your guns. If you were really trying to make a foolproof safe, you could use velcro or magnets to ensure that if a thief knocks everything off your shelves, your book safe wouldnt open to reveal your valuables. Make your own hollow book to hide all of your secret treasures, or go over the top and convert that unused number pad on your. I decided to carve out the pages of a printed book and thus complete the poetic circle of digital book readers destroying the printed word.
This beautifully bound book actually contains a small lock box inside. Rotate the book and cut through the next side of the niche just a few pages. Sep 20, 2016 a hollow book is a fantastic way to keep your prized possessions safe. Our book safes are finely crafted and sturdily made to last for decades. Choose the book with the recipient in mind dad may appreciate a book safe made from an old car manual or history book, while mom would prefer to stash her cash in a sewing book or romance novel. Nov 19, 2011 how to make a secret book safe this lover of secret compartments put together a 10 step guide on how to make your own secret hollow book safe to keep valuables hidden. Bookrooks hollow books are handcut from real books, bound with archival quality adhesives, and finished with only the highest grade of neodymium magnets.
Pop the book under several heavy books and let it dry, then cut your new hole out of the first page. This tutorial is formatted to accompany the handmade method, but it can also work for any scroll saw method. Mar 03, 2012 turn an old hardcover book into a unique hiding place for your treasures with this hollow book jewelry box tutorial from kinsey at sincerely, kinsey. Even if youre not a lit geek yourself, itd definitely make a great gift for your favorite bookworm. We are a federally qualified 501c3 charity providing foster homes and adoptions for animals procured from the. Make a hollow book camera case this guide is targeted specifically at making your hollow book safe conceal a camera, but the principles can be applied to any device.
The book safe is one hidden safe that every person should have. Lift door of safe to add or remove items from the safe caution. Total instructional time is about 35 minutes and includes a full supply and tool list along with step by step instruction. Also, my daughter is making 2 of these for keeping keep sakes for her two boys. I chose this safe because it was the largest, and had a combination lock. Vintage and decorative books and decorative book sets can be a unique addition to home decor. Fine books we purchase to make these exquisite cases. She glued the outside, let dry, then started cutting 50 pages in on her book with a utility knife.
First some considerations when looking for a book safe. Hollowed out book safe a hidden compartment in a book. Hollowing out the book might seem daunting, but its not that had. Buy wholeness home realistic looking hollow book english dictionary safe with 2 locks, red, large. Years ago i saw one of these things in a catalog and set about making my own with an xacto knife. Brush a thin, even layer of modge podge over the first page. They include information on tidying up the inside of the book with fabric, paper or ribbon. How to make a hollow secret stash book miss v viola. Saved from myigghvp discover ideas about old book crafts.
After youve checked out my tutorials, feel free to drop me a line or see more information on every trick in the book, my book safe crafting business. Check out this awesome diy that keeps your valuables safe and sound. Remove the plastic wrap from the cover, touch up any spots that need a bit more glue, and your stash book is ready to use. If this is for yourself, choose a book that will fit in on your. Oct 28, 2016 check out this awesome way to keep your valuables safe and sound. How to make a kindle cover from a hollowed out hardback book. These instructions start with a finished book safe, so its good for both handmade and scroll saw methods.
Store it with the other books on your bookshelf to blend in seamlessly with your decor. The safe has a cloth cover, and looks very convincing. Nov 26, 2015 in this build i use a jimmy diresta technique to make a book safe. Perfect for old book of the month club volumes and cookbook series. No safe haven by sharon scott nook book ebook barnes. Door of safe will only open about 90 degrees, do not force open the safe door it may damage the safe place keys in a secure location, do not place keys inside of safe care and. Extra deep hollow book safe american authors by bookenddesigns extra large, extra deep, triple stack oversize oversized big book safe hollow book your place to buy and sell all things handmade book safe modern books chamber of secrets new books over the years this book the secret harry potter my etsy shop. In addition to that, i enjoy taking the hidden safe on trips as well.
Thicker items can be hidden by removing the interior portion of some or all of the pages, creating a book safe or hollowedout book. At the library when i bought my book, the librarian told me how she had made a hollow book and how her children wanted her to keep their private stuff safe in her hollow book. If placed on a shelf with similar books, the altered book safe will fit right in and no one will ever guess its true purpose. Weve set the title up to make it look like a books on tape item. Close the cover and weigh down with big books or cans overnight. This handy little safe is perfect for storing effects out of site such as wallets, cell phones, jewelry and more. A suggestion would be to hollow out a real book except for the first 1015 pages, then add the metal compartment and line it with felt or materials that can muffle the sound of objects inside the book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I wanted a book safe and didnt like the versions that i saw that looked like they were hacked out with a rusty hatchet. If you want to run a cord into the hollow spot for a phone, simply drill a hole in the side of the book. This steel safe is designed to look like two large books, blending seamlessly into your book shelf. Gently pull it out of the cling film and smooth it down over the top so it is glued closed. Diy book safe is part of diy book its a bit of a nerdy diy, with a little childishness thrown in but its fun to make and cute to keep.
To learn how to hollow books, simply read this tutorial. Spruce up the inside of your book safe with just a few extra and extra simple steps. Book safes are an age old way to stash ones treasuresthe key to a safe, a private document, a flask, cash, jewelry and of course secret love letters. Made in the usa and built to last, bookrooks provides everything you ever wanted in a hollow book. A hollow book is the perfect disguise for expensive jewelry or an emergency cash supply, and its surprisingly easy to make. We saved a whole bunch of brand new law books from the landfill and repurposed them with a new book jacket of our own making. Wrap the book jacket around the back cover, under the pages, so that it would look natural if the book were closed. Handcrafted hollow book safes by bookrooks made from. There is something mysteriously appealing about a hollow book safe it is a practical idea that adds to home security, but is also an ideal treasure box for sentimental keepsakes. Not only are book safes fun to possess, they also make a cool, unique gift. Also bear in mind that you need to cut all the way through the top book. Check out our new site and create your own custom books from the custom hollow book co. The steel safe features a three dial combination lock and is ideal for offices, living rooms or dens.
Aug 30, 2017 a hollowedout hardback book can turn into a safe to keep trinkets and valuables out of plain sight. Diversion book safe, ohuhu extra large multiuse metal book safe with combination lock, stash safe box, secret safe containers portable storage container for money, jewelry documents or valuables. For ten years weve been meticulously creating these handcrafted works of art and now weve made it easier than ever to order your very own custom hollow book. A hollowedout hardback book can turn into a safe to keep trinkets and valuables out of plain sight. Its easy to make yours oneofakind with a personalized book choice, although you probably want to pick something beautiful rather than a great read.
The books were glued together, and then the covers as well at the pages were cut through. This site explains my techniques, which i use to churn out several hundred book safes a year. How to make a book safe basic scroll saw book safes. The clever book safe looks and feels like a real hardcover book on the outside but inside offers hidden storage for passports jewelry credit cards keepsakes and other valuable personal items. Whether you need a safe hiding spot in plain sight, a unique way to present a special gift or even pop the question. We look at some holster options for the mini revolvers north american arms, freedom arms. Making a secret book safe is a lot easier than i thought.
Each hollow book is a oneofakind item handcrafted with attention to detail in a ninestage process. Product title spy bolt diversion safe hidden contents hollow secur. This is the original book safe tutorial that uses nothing more than. Software and systems are everywhere, driving business innovation and new ways of working, while replacing aging business. How to hollow out a book in 80 easy steps heather rivers. I feel comfortable knowing that i can leave the safe in my office, car, or home. How to make a hollow book the proper way, an ideal last minute valentines or. This is one of our newest editions to the grimm book safe line. Oct 29, 2012 this week were sharing how to make your own secret stash book. It is a musthave for me, and i am truly glad that i purchased it. Turn an old hardcover book into a unique hiding place for your treasures with this hollow book jewelry box tutorial from kinsey at sincerely, kinsey. Start with a hardcover book that you dont mind gluing shut. Repeat making slow, careful cuts until you have removed.
Themed as a journal written by a teenaged survivor of the zombie apocalypse, the fictional first person narrative depicts a daring escape and gripping adventure unlike any other. Mail in your own book or choose one from our inventory, we can make a custom book to hide whatever you want. Drill a hole in each corner of the newly drawn box to the depth you wish the hidden. Dec 29, 2019 how to make a secret book safe, a step by step photo tutorial on how to hollow out a book. There are many fun uses for this diy hollowed out book and it is a fun project to make. The only reason that i gave it four stars is that the lock feels a bit cheap.
Free hollow books unique handcrafted pieces of art. Handcrafted hollow book safes by bookrooks made from real books. The large diversion book safe is a great for hiding small valuables close at hand but out of sight. Heres how you can make your own hollow book box to stash your treasures. But what if you cant get your hands on those gorgeous leatherbound vintage books with the pretty scroll detail on the cover.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. My original method to turn multiple slim books into a single safe. Ive heard that these things are called book safes, but they are more like a secret hiding place in a book. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. How to make a hollow book safe video tutorial refined. All book safes secret storage books hollow books and. Each book safe will blend right in with the rest of your book collection and comes in a variety of covers allowing you to use more than one side by side. Place something heavy on top of the book so as to apply pressure. Diversion safes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Locking and unlocking the book safe open book cover, insert key and turn to lock or unlock safe door.
Julia diy easy diy crafts how to make recommended for you. Jan 17, 2017 how to make secret box diy book box secret storage. If youre looking for a way to keep your valuables safe, look no further. Obviously, this is more of a novelty than a secure safe, but its a cool and cheap project that makes a great gift. Premiums look brand new and include outof titles and images to look like our favourite classic titles, such as alice in wonderland, or moby di. Finding a safe haven is a book for young adults and adults alike. Hollow book safe conceals hand gun and ammo see more. Dec 26, 2010 obviously, this is more of a novelty than a secure safe, but its a cool and cheap project that makes a great gift. These are perfect for hiding your valuables in plain sight. This excessively photographic guide to hollowing out a book is brought to you by heather rivers, who begs forgiveness for her sins against bookdom and would offer to the appalled that her book lovin karma is still in great shape after having spent two years of college working in a rare book preservation lab preserving priceless treasures that. Telling yourself fairy stories about self defence being better than a safe community.
Materials neededthick book find a book that will look like it belongs in the book. How to make a secret book safe, a step by step photo. The whole point is to conceal something from prying eyes, so be careful what book safe you choose. Secret safe books are premium quality hollow book safes. Now, apply glue to the back of the interiorfacing book jacket fold and press it against the back cover.
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