Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 11 minutes ago
In this episode we will discuss the different kinds of glue used for embroidered boxes, and I will show you how to cover the edges of your box with the decorative paper of your choice. This includes paper selection, cutting and dry fitting, and applying glue to paper. After this your box will be ready for the exterior papering, coming in the next tutorial.
The main page for the Simple Harmony SAL including a full materials list can be found here: katie-strachan.com/simple-harmony-1
Used in this episode:
Decorative paper - I used one sheet of 'small green' Florentine paper from Hollanders: hollanders.com/collections/traditional/products/florentine-print-small-green?variant=30286173700150
Yes paste, available from Amazon or your local craft store: amazon.com/GANE-ADH0901-All-Purpose-Stik-1-Pint/dp/B000S10SNU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OYIC91CPTQ1A&keywords=yes+paste&qid=1636259775&sprefix=yes+paste%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1
Silicone mat for gluing: amazon.com/Oversize-Silicone-Jewelry-Multi-Purpose-Placemat/dp/B08169245C/ref=sxts_rp_s_a1_0?crid=1S0LB7XJSTZ8Q&cv_ct_cx=silicone+craft+mat&keywords=silicone+craft+mat&pd_rd_i=B08169245C&pd_rd_r=7caec34f-4abf-406b-84de-94abd2248b28&pd_rd_w=Mk1YP&pd_rd_wg=DZYTj&pf_rd_p=d57dfec8-c3f9-44ac-96fb-73a6536106ab&pf_rd_r=AHENKNE175NMJ7079FKC&psc=1&qid=1636260049&sprefix=silicone+craft%2Caps%2C166&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e
Craft spatulas to apply the paste - mine are no longer available, these are possible alternatives:
amazon.com/Preamer-Plastic-Applicator-Handmade-Leather/dp/B07G345W22/ref=sr_1_72_sspa?crid=173SIS0JRO4ED&keywords=plastic+glue+spreader&qid=1636260299&s=home-garden&sprefix=plastic+glue+spreader%2Cgarden%2C129&sr=1-72-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSFhORUJBN0ZCUVI4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDI1MjA0MllDQjMyRDhLS0U3UCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjM0ODcwMzQzNDRHWTFLRDBZSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
amazon.com/Silicone-Spatula-Heat-Resistant-Spatulas-Scraper/dp/B01M0LPDTV/ref=sr_1_23?crid=173SIS0JRO4ED&keywords=plastic+glue+spreader&qid=1636260272&s=home-garden&sprefix=plastic+glue+spreader%2Cgarden%2C129&sr=1-23
Ruler, pencil, xacto knife, paper scissors, and cutting mat to cut paper
In this episode we will discuss the different kinds of glue used for embroidered boxes, and I will show you how to cover the edges of your box with the decorative paper of your choice. This includes paper selection, cutting and dry fitting, and applying glue to paper. After this your box will be ready for the exterior papering, coming in the next tutorial.
The main page for the Simple Harmony SAL including a full materials list can be found here: katie-strachan.com/simple-harmony-1
Used in this episode:
Decorative paper - I used one sheet of 'small green' Florentine paper from Hollanders: hollanders.com/collections/traditional/products/florentine-print-small-green?variant=30286173700150
Yes paste, available from Amazon or your local craft store: amazon.com/GANE-ADH0901-All-Purpose-Stik-1-Pint/dp/B000S10SNU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OYIC91CPTQ1A&keywords=yes+paste&qid=1636259775&sprefix=yes+paste%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1
Silicone mat for gluing: amazon.com/Oversize-Silicone-Jewelry-Multi-Purpose-Placemat/dp/B08169245C/ref=sxts_rp_s_a1_0?crid=1S0LB7XJSTZ8Q&cv_ct_cx=silicone+craft+mat&keywords=silicone+craft+mat&pd_rd_i=B08169245C&pd_rd_r=7caec34f-4abf-406b-84de-94abd2248b28&pd_rd_w=Mk1YP&pd_rd_wg=DZYTj&pf_rd_p=d57dfec8-c3f9-44ac-96fb-73a6536106ab&pf_rd_r=AHENKNE175NMJ7079FKC&psc=1&qid=1636260049&sprefix=silicone+craft%2Caps%2C166&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e
Craft spatulas to apply the paste - mine are no longer available, these are possible alternatives:
amazon.com/Preamer-Plastic-Applicator-Handmade-Leather/dp/B07G345W22/ref=sr_1_72_sspa?crid=173SIS0JRO4ED&keywords=plastic+glue+spreader&qid=1636260299&s=home-garden&sprefix=plastic+glue+spreader%2Cgarden%2C129&sr=1-72-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSFhORUJBN0ZCUVI4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDI1MjA0MllDQjMyRDhLS0U3UCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjM0ODcwMzQzNDRHWTFLRDBZSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
amazon.com/Silicone-Spatula-Heat-Resistant-Spatulas-Scraper/dp/B01M0LPDTV/ref=sr_1_23?crid=173SIS0JRO4ED&keywords=plastic+glue+spreader&qid=1636260272&s=home-garden&sprefix=plastic+glue+spreader%2Cgarden%2C129&sr=1-23
Ruler, pencil, xacto knife, paper scissors, and cutting mat to cut paper
