Durable! The Key to Flower Box-style Items is Writing on the Back of the Lid with White Posca＊

2018.04.13 published

DIY Flower Boxes are Trending＊

A flower box-like item filled with artificial flowers or dried flowers in a square wooden box, with white Posca lettering on the surface of a transparent lid.

This is a popular wedding DIY that we've been seeing a lot lately ♡

@chercher_ay

Wooden boxes can be found at 100 yen shops, making it easy to create them without spending much on materials, and they look cute and vibrant.

☑ Welcome Board

☑ Reception Sign

☑ Parent Presentation Gift

☑ Love Story

and so on; they can be applied to various wedding items＊

@yuih_wd

Tips for Writing on Acrylic Lids!

When DIYing flower box-like items, many brides tend to write directly on the surface of the lid with Posca.

It's obvious, but writing from the surface is easier since you're more accustomed to it, and you can maintain a good sense of overall size and balance while writing neatly.

@mayumi1021wedding

However, there are also drawbacks to writing from the surface...

That is, dust may accumulate on the transparent lid or scratches may occur, causing the white lettering to gradually fade away...

In fact, some brides have experienced issues such as:

✓ "I presented it as a gift to my parents and when I returned home after a long time, there was dust on it, and when I wiped it, the lettering came off."

✓ "I wrote on it three months before the wedding, and when I placed small items on top of it, the lettering got rubbed off and started to disappear."

It seems some people have gone through that!

@yuih_wd

That's Why Writing from the Back is Recommended＊

Therefore, it's recommended to write the lettering on the back side where the flowers are placed for wedding items that resemble flower boxes＊

This way, there will be no accumulation of dust, and the lettering won’t be rubbed off, disappear, or fade away!

The flowers protect the letters in the lid, preserving beautiful writing for a semi-permanent period ♡

@nishi_wd

Of course, when you're writing, don't forget to flip the lettering. If you just transfer it directly from the back, you’ll end up with mirror writing, so please be careful.

You can use copy paper as it is translucent, so simply printing on regular paper and flipping it over is also fine.

If you're worried, try creating a reversed design on your computer＊

Keep Durability in Mind When DIYing＊

While it’s certainly easier and more familiar to write from the surface when adding lettering to flower box-like wedding items...

In the long run, writing from the back means the letters won’t disappear, which benefits you in many ways＊

Especially for gifts presented to parents or items intended to be part of home decor after the wedding,

I recommend writing from the back to ensure they last longer♡

@chercher_ay