| Everyday we are bombarded with noise. From the | | | | choose to make one whose instructions you can |
| roar of a jet overhead to car horns honking while we | | | | easily follow based on your ability. |
| sit in a traffic jam, we live in a world of noise and | | | | Decorative Accessories |
| stress. How crucial it is, then, to find an outlet to relax | | | | This is the fun part of music box making. Many |
| our bodies and minds. For some, this might mean | | | | accessories can be found at craft stores such as |
| listening to the delicate and dreamy sounds of an inlaid | | | | Michael's, Ben Franklin's, Joann Fabrics, or your local |
| music box, enjoying the notes from a gorgeous | | | | Wal-Mart or craft store. It really doesn't matter where |
| musical jewelry box, or relaxing while a small twirling | | | | the accessories come from. Just have fun with it! |
| ballerina spins in a ballerina music box. For others, it | | | | Musical Movements |
| might mean creating their own special music box. | | | | Musical movements can be found at craft stores as |
| When it comes to making a music box, there are | | | | well. At times, since musical movement accessories |
| certain considerations that need to be thought through. | | | | can be difficult to find, some ceramic shops can order |
| These are choosing a title for the music box, | | | | the accessories for you. Another important thing to |
| assessing one's creative ability, and choosing a musical | | | | consider is that different manufacturers of musical |
| movement. | | | | movements and accessories make their own models |
| Music Box Title | | | | for producing parts. So, make sure that all parts are in |
| Choosing a title for a music box is simple. One can use | | | | good working order before putting a music box |
| the songs that were used for the musical movement | | | | together. |
| or just choose a favorite song that will go along with | | | | Musical boxes have a way of relaxing us and causing |
| the music box's theme. There is no right or wrong way | | | | us to dream of days long past. Whether it's an inlaid |
| for this; just choose a title that you love. | | | | music box, musical jewelry box, or ballerina music box, |
| Levels of Ability | | | | they are the perfect escape. Creating one of your |
| Anyone can make a music box. There are music | | | | own is very special as well. Why not take take some |
| boxes that are very simple to make, some are more | | | | time out and begin right now? |
| challenging, and others can be quite difficult. Just | | | | |