November 14, 2019

DIY: How to Create Chic, Black Mezuzah Cases

It’s super easy and affordable to match your mezuzah cases to your home.

I just moved into a new home, and I have lots of plans for DIY projects over the next few months. I’ll be decorating each room while sticking to a low budget. If anything turns out really nicely, I’ll share those projects with you. Here’s project #1: mezuzah cases.

I needed over 30 mezuzahs, and I really wanted black mezuzah cases to match the black hardware on my doors. Black cases can cost at least $20 each…that adds up.

spray painting mezuzah cases
Instead, I purchased plain clear cases for $1 a piece. And I simply spray painted them! The shin is embossed on and you can either leave it black or fill it in. I used a really thin paintbrush to paint the shin white.

And that’s it!

Chaya Suri Leitner

Known as The Queen of Sourdough, Chaya Suri Leitner is a recipe developer and menu consultant who provides cooking guidance and gives sourdough workshops online at www.spiceandzest.com/sdi Her beautiful Instagram feed @spiceandzest features original, tasty combinations of healthy food using seasonal produce, bold citrus flavors, fresh herbs and spices along with everything sourdough. Using her own sourdough starter, she continuously creates mouthwatering sourdough bread, challah, pretzel buns, pita, pizza, crackers and even sweet desserts like babka and donuts. As she continues to expand her horizons and kitchen adventures, she is always trying new flavors, textures and techniques and can’t wait to see what’s next.

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5 responses to “DIY: How to Create Chic, Black Mezuzah Cases”

Sara

November 14, 2019

Where did you find clear cases for $1?

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1. Chaya Suri
  
  November 14, 2019
  
  I picked it up at a local Judaica store in Lakewood. Simple lucite mezuzah holder should range from $1-$4 depending on the size.
  
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EB

November 14, 2019

Do you use a spray paint sealer as well?

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1. Chaya Suri
  
  November 14, 2019
  
  No
  
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Cb

July 17, 2024

Don’t do this on a front door!!!!!! Or any frame that gets direct sunlight!!! If they get hot black absorbs it and you will end up with melted ink and your mezuzah is not kosher!!!! (Yes it has happened many times)

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