Hollow book

Have you ever wanted a secret hiding place? Come see how to hollow out a book easily to keep treasures hidden where no one would look!

Step-by-step instructions to hollow out a book to make your own book safe. Keep your valuables hidden in plain sight, then explore other crafts with books!

Hi Everyone! I’ve got a friend’s birthday this weekend, and I needed to come up with a kick-ass gift for him, so I grabbed a book I’d bought at Goodwill a while ago for a differen…

We’ve all seen them in the movies and comic books. But books that conceal a secret compartment are not only a fun idea, they can be useful for hiding small valuables. In this article, we let you in on how to make a book hollow secret compartment!

A hollowed-out hardback book can turn into a safe to keep trinkets and valuables out of plain sight. Store it with the other books on your [bookshelf](http://www.ehow.com/how_12340585_build-decorate-bookshelf-8-creative-ideas.html) to blend in seamlessly with your decor.

The first step into making the hollow book is to select a book. Make sure this is a book your own, and not one belonging to the library, or your family. I suggest rummaging through books at yard/garage sales. Make sure it is a hardback; otherwise you will cut all the way through the other side when you are cutting out the insides. You'll also need: Elmer's white glue a container to hold glue solution (I've chosen a film canister) X-acto knife, and/or box cutter. Both if you have them brush…

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Hi Everyone! I’ve got a friend’s birthday this weekend, and I needed to come up with a kick-ass gift for him, so I grabbed a book I’d bought at Goodwill a while ago for a differen…

This Vintage Hollow Book Box is made from a copy of Wilbur Smith's Power of theSword. Featuring a rustic and worn cover in beige canvas, orange semi-gloss spine with silver lettering, this hollow book would be perfect for the wartime story fan in your life, a literature buff, someone who likes swords or just to add a vintage piece to your decor. Outer dimensions: 9.5” x 6.25” x 1.5” Interior cut-out dimensions: 8.25” x 5” x 1.25” A Book safe! Even if you have nothing to hide, these are a…