Modern Concrete Tissue Box Cover
Store-bought cardboard tissue boxes are a functional necessity, but their bright commercial packaging often clashes with carefully curated interior decor. A modern concrete tissue box cover solves this dilemma effortlessly, dropping directly over standard cardboard tissue boxes to transform a mundane health essential into a sleek, weighted design accent that stays firmly anchored when you pull a tissue.
Crafting a concrete tissue box cover requires constructing a double-walled box mold structure that leaves a hollow interior big enough to comfortably house a standard tissue box. Construct an outer box mold out of smooth melamine or foam core board, measuring approximately five inches square by six inches high. Construct an inner box form slightly larger than your tissue box dimensions, wrapping it in smooth plastic film for easy removal. Cut a clean oval or rectangular slot in the top surface of the mold where the tissues will exit.
Pour a smooth, fine-particle cement mix into the narrow wall cavity between your inner and outer mold forms, using a thin stick or vibrating tool to ensure the concrete flows evenly around all four sides and the top slot. Allow the thin structural walls to cure undisturbed for 48 hours to prevent cracking upon demolding. Once fully cured, strip away the outer form and carefully extract the inner core. Smooth all exterior edges with wet sandpaper and apply a breathable stone sealer. The resulting cover adds substantial weight and streamlined modern elegance to bathroom vanities, bedside tables, and office desks.