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   Wingdoctor | Mar 31, 2009 02:15pm | #1

   I do not use the velour for jewelry box interiors so I cannot give you any help there; but I do use this flocking material to line the interior parts. It does a great job and is available in many colors. A kit will do many interiors and really looks good. This may be an alternate way for you to finish the jewelry box interiors.

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   PhillipB | Mar 31, 2009 03:28pm | #3

   Bruce,Thanks for the info. I have used flocking in the past, but prefer velour. IMHO, it just looks better. With regard to the flocking process, I found that if you do not get the glue absolutely perfect - on edge that will show, you end up with an unfixable problem. In truth, both have their limitations, but with fabric, if I make a mistake I have a better chance of correcting it. All of this is arguable for sure, but I just prefer the look of fabric especially velour.I appreciate your comments and time.Phillip

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   hammer1 | Mar 31, 2009 02:39pm | #2

   There is a fabric glue which is heavy bodied and dries clear, comes in a gold bottle, Sobo?. Rather than gluing fabric directly to the box, I cut mat material and attach the fabric to that. I often use a polyester fill underneath so it's more like an upholstered job. It can be removed for cleaning or replaced. There is also some iron on hemming tape as well as some hot melt glues that can be used, particularly when wrapping inserts or folding over rough cut edges.

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   PhillipB | Mar 31, 2009 04:02pm | #4

   I'm banging my head on the desk wondering why I forgot about the fabric-to-mat idea. I knew about it, but just forgot.The truth to the matter is that this may or may not have helped me with this particular box, at least for the necklace half of it. I was originally going to use a carousel, but realized that this would waste entirely too much space and in its place designed what I refer to as necklace 'trays'. Fast forwarding, this resulted in some very slim trays which will still work nicely, but could have been made slightly larger if this had been planned from the start. It was not, so I had to make do with what I had and using the fabric-over-mat as you suggested would have reduced this limited space even further. Regardless it is too late now. It is what it is.The reason I began this thread was that I am worried that the spray adhesive will not hold very well. My test piece held very well, but as I mentioned, it held better to the shellaced board that it did to the board without shellac.I may make this box one more time, but will definitely make it somewhat larger and I will not forget your suggestion. Is this the glue you mentioned?http://tinyurl.com/dbsk2kThe attached photo shows the necklace trays in my not quite finished box. The burgundy fabric can be seen on the interior of the trays. I was hoping to get this box into Taunton's contest, but didn't quite make it.I appreciate your help.

   
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   hammer1 | Apr 01, 2009 05:46pm | #5

   I built a jewelry armoire for my wife many years ago. It's woefully inadequate for her jewelry collection! I used the carousels in the upper part. It also has a music box that plays when you open the bottom drawer. The bars she uses, on the side, are much better for seeing what you have and accessing the necklaces and bracelets. Maybe next time.I'm pretty impressed with the holding power of the 3M spray adhesive. It doesn't like heat and is questionable on rough surfaces. At least you can peel the fabric off if you make a mistake. I used it to glue on some knee patches on an old motorcycle. They get loose on a real hot day in the sun but have held for a number of years, despite outdoor conditions.I'm not sure if that glue is the same as I have used in the past. The one I used is tacky but I can't find it in the shop. Fabric stores are interesting places. There are a lot of supplies and things like bindings, ropes, edge treatments. Go wander around a good one. The ladies in there will have some great ideas and advice.Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

   
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   PhillipB | Apr 04, 2009 04:13am | #6

   Great Jewelry box! I see what you mean about not quite having enough room for your wife's necklace collection. She needs a necklace closet. Ha!I've been thinking that probably all adhesives will let go with a little heat. One of my favorite trick for removing sticky labels is to use a hair dryer on it before I peel it off. This works every time and leave no sticky residue. If any residue is left good old Crisco (solid not the oil) will remove it quickly.I appreciate your help.