Chinese Dragon Box

Inspiration: My wife Nanci created this Chinese box from a kit many years ago built with Chinese rice paper, mulberry paper, and chipboard. I decided to upgrade it a bit 😊. I hope this inspires you to create something fun!

Description: I took the Chinese Box and added a 3D printed dragon panel that I painted the background black, the raised dragon art red and highlighted the details with gold wax. After mounting the 3D piece on the lid, I added red rice paper pieces and Chinese-inspired medallions on the sides. The piece measures 6.25" x 3.5" x 2.5".

Products:

  • Chipboard
  • Chinese Rice Papers
  • Mulberry Paper
  • Mod Podge
  • Ribbon
  • Acrylic paints
  • 3D Printed Chinese Dragon panel (source unknown)
  • Finnabair Art Alchemy Metallique Wax – Vintage Gold
  • Finnabair Art Basics Heavy Body Gel
  • Krystal Klear hardware – Chinese Emblems

Video and Photos:

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

YouTube 2 Minute Time Lapse Video

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

Chinese Dragon Box by Jason and Nanci Duigou with Duigou Designs

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