I did a lot of YouTube research when I was pondering my collar box conversion. One idea was to create a layer of rollers, similar to DIY frames for ring display. I'd gone into Kmart to source hair rollers for that idea but realised it wouldn't work as hoped. Another thought was to use the layers of a bamboo steamer inside the collar box - but again, that plan didn't go ahead as the diameter of the steamer was a smidge too large.
Some brooch collectors store their pieces in plastic stationery drawers, lined with non-slip matting. I decided to see if I could find something circular that would fit the collar box and adapt the stationery drawer idea.
I'd measured the collar box before heading to the local shopping centre and took a tape measure with me. The Reject Shop had these pot saucers that were just the right size for $3.00 each.
That $6.00 was the only outlay for this project. All other materials were already on hand. I wanted a dividing layer between the two saucers. I cut circles from one of my custom calendars. Four or five circles were glued to create a firm divider.
While rummaging for possible handles, I found these two opal cufflinks and a single collar stud - which seemed appropriate!
I cut two leather circles. I already had two circles of brown blanket, that were surplus from another project - and I cut another two circles from purple polar fleece. I layered these into two sets with a smaller leather circle to space the layers along the length of a cufflink.
I'd considered leaving the layers open but decided to sew around the perimeter instead. I did that very carefully this afternoon, using my machine. I was going to use a contrasting thread colour but I'm glad I changed my mind!
The weight of the leather covers should hold the brooches firmly in place against the non-slip matting, though the theory is yet to be tested. Stay tuned!
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