How to Make a Book Safe

[@hatedcritic8066]

Pro tips: 1. cover the book in wax paper first so you don't mar the covers or glue them down by accident. 2. try using mod podge on the edges. I like how you used a block to define the hollow part.

[@abbyarts2835]

I'm making a little escape room for an event just for fun, and I really like this!! Def plan on using it now, thank you!!

[@LegacyEscapeBox]

Awesome, glad you are enjoying! Good luck in your new escape room!

[@Wranorn]

Should be able to use a small brush with the Elmer's glue to get it into the pages instead of just the edges.

[@samcollage7682]

Why have the open edge of the secret document holder (the envelope) to the edges of the pages? The secret document may fall out. Have the flap to the gutter. A suggestion. Also could make pockets.

[@gsproductions9229]

Thank you so much this is awesome

[@LegacyEscapeBox]

Anytime! Glad you’re enjoying!!

[@cubecraftss1983]

This is so underrated.

[@EvoWatches]

You probably gave a librarian a heart attack

[@LegacyEscapeBox]

Evo Watches lol

[@EvoWatches]

@@LegacyEscapeBox I know a librarian, and she hates it when people do stuff like that to books

[@samcollage7682]

A lot of books get thrown in the dumpster at Half-Price Books. They don't sell everything, maybe, they recycle them. Thrift stores also toss Books. Not every book has monetary value, but can be given value by reuse in creative ways. I am a lover of books in all forms.

[@BlakeAustin2011]

What book did you use? The designs on a couple of pages look great for both codes and red herrings.

[@LegacyEscapeBox]

The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton. That’s what I thought also. The book was enjoyed before it was enjoyed again as a Book Safe!!

[@BlakeAustin2011]

My wife has anxiety about being “locked” in an escape room. I want to make one at home for her and my kids to show them the thrill of figuring out the puzzles and perhaps alleviate her fears. Thinking of going Harry Potter themed.

[@LegacyEscapeBox]

A A Great idea! Make sure to utilize our music playlists because we’ve curated Harry Potter escape room music and other music as well! It’s all at www.legacyescapebox.com

[@noregrets7469]

Question: wouldn’t it been easier to glue the pages first before cutting inside?

[@LegacyEscapeBox]

Yes I’m sure you could do that! I’ve made a few book safes by cutting because they feel more “real” than the metal ones you can buy. I’ll have to try that next time!

[@luxplayingcards8237]

book safe! :)

[@Mojuppah]

Doesn't the key move around and make noise? Feel like that would give it away pretty easily Maybe just making the compartment more in the shape of the key would help, or just have it more snug so that it doesn't have room to move around?

[@LegacyEscapeBox]

Lou good question! Because it is paper, it doesn’t really make noise. But yes you can also cut any shape you want.

[@Mojuppah]

@@LegacyEscapeBox Yeah that makes sense, thank you!

[@LeMayJoseph]

You could also just put a block of foam in there with a cutout for your key, like you might do in a tool chest drawer for a specific screwdriver. That will eliminate any rattling of the key.

[@johnsuffill6520]

Instead of using what could be a good book, use one written by Jeffrey Archer instead. Not only will you be making something useful out of it, but who the hell would pick it up to read through?

[@skyblazeeterno]

Forgive me but Im honestly not seeing the point of the envelope