Jane from Kansas City, KS asks, “Where did you get the star boxes used in the gilding project?”

These boxes and other shapes shown here too, are part of the ‘Satin Mache’ line of products.  There are about 10 different shapes and several are stacking boxes. (Round, Hex, Star & Keepsake)  They are ultra-smooth paper mache and perform much like wood, but have unusual shapes and good pricing. You can find them at http://www.usartquest.com/products.php?cat=181

I prefer most often to ’size’ the box with a light coat of PPA – Matte.  This prepares them to be painted, collaged, sanded, polymer clayed (is that a word?) and altered with any other art material.  The desk set makes a wonderful gift, especially when loaded with greeting cards, postage stamps and such.  The smaller jewlery boxes are charming to give as gift itself, especially when lined with velvet/suede paper and filled with diamonds.  (Did I just give away my Christmas wish list!  Oh MY!)  LOL