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How to Make a Salt Box Shrine

Shrines are used to display themed art work. The subject matter is as broad as the artist's imagination. Shrines may have a religious or spiritual connotation but often do not. A salt box shrine uses a standard salt box found in most grocery stores. Popular salt box shrine themes include beaches, a favorite city, family and religion.

Things You'll Need

  • Small craft knife
  • Craft glue
  • Craft paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Glitter
  • Beads
  • Small objects related to shrine's theme
  • Markers
  • Construction paper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Empty the contents and remove the outer paper label on the salt box.

    • 2

      Cut a door into the side of a salt box with a craft knife. Fold the door back so it opens and closes smoothly.

    • 3

      Paint the interior and exterior of the box. Once the paint is dry, glue a bead onto the shrine door as a handle. The door allows the viewer to see what you have created within the box.

    • 4

      Decorate the interior and exterior of the salt box with drawings, glitter, beads and small objects that will fit inside of the box.

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