How to Paint a Simple Black Jewelry Box

Another day… another jewelry box makeover!  I bought this old wooden box last year and don’t even remember where or how much I paid for it.  I really need to start taking notes when I go shopping so I can give you that info.  I know it wasn’t much because I have a $7.00 cap for jewelry boxes.  I’m gonna guess that it was $4.99 or $5.99.  It was a good size and in good condition.  Just kinda blah…  but I turned it into a beautiful black jewelry box!

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Supplies Needed for My Black Jewelry Box Makeover

• old jewelry box from the thrift store
• paintbrushes
• black paint – I used Relic from DecoArt
• varnish
• gold Rub n’ Buff
• sandpaper

This was a super simple thrift store makeover!  First, I cleaned all the dust off the wooden box with some all-purpose cleaner and a rag.  Since I used a chalky finish paint it didn’t require ANY sanding!  This is my lazy painter secret — DecoArt Chalky Finish paint.  I used Relic for this project.  Here’s what it looked like after two coats:

I thought it was a little harsh so I sanded down the edges a bit.  I like the “Restoration Hardware” look of the black distressed paint!

After distressing the paint I wiped off all the dust and applied a coat of varnish.  Then I added some gold Rub n’ Buff to the handles.

I didn’t plan this but the black jewelry box fits perfectly in my end table that I painted with chalk paint mix!  It’s probably not going to hold jewelry for a while.

NOTE: I thought we’d keep the remote controls and TV channel listings in the box but, of course, that never worked out.

How do you like it?

I think it really does look like a piece of furniture from Restoration Hardware!

And, how about that RED velvet drawer liner. It’s a much better combination than the old, tired, brown with the red. The color really pops now!

Yes, I am blessed!

You can see HERE what this table looked like before I painted it, too.

More Thrift Store Jewelry Box Makeovers

If you enjoyed this black jewelry box makeover, you might also like these:

• The Ultimate Guide to DIY Jewelry Box Makeovers
• Blue & Pink Jewelry Box DIY
• Where to Buy Jewelry Box Hinges & Hardware
• Vintage Wash Jewelry Box
• Ten Tips for Jewelry Cabinet Makeovers

Let me know what you think about the black paint.  This is the first project I’ve shared with this color but I do have a few more.  Plus I have black paint leftover and need to use it on something else!

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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Originally published September 28, 2017.