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• Method 1 of 1: Make your own time capsule
• Tips
• Warnings

A time capsule can be a shoebox of items that you keep (or have forgotten) somewhere. Some time capsules are made to last. In that case you need a container that does not decay and can be closed properly. Remember that making a time capsule that will be opened sometime in the future is an adventure for both yourself and the person who will eventually open the capsule. Make sure that the items you choose surprise the people who open your treasure chest of history and enjoy discovering them. Scroll down to find out how to make a time capsule that is sure to surprise and please the person opening it.

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Method 1 of 1: Make your own time capsule

1. Close the time capsule tightly and keep it for as long as you want. Remember that a personal time capsule does not need to be stored for long and does not need to be particularly strong. Even in five years, the world will have changed and the things used today will bring back memories.

Tips

• Write on the time capsule on which date it should be opened.
• Add items that are of interest to you or your family. Show the preferences, professions and favorite pastimes of your family and / or your friends.
• If possible, use acid-free paper to include papers, books, and descriptions.
• Use an old shoebox if you have a cluttered room or closet. After filling the time capsule, put it in a corner and forget about it for a few years. It will be interesting to see how much you have changed over the years.
• Look for time capsules you may already have. Did your grandmother forget a suitcase, bag or diary in the attic? Does your library have old magazines, maps and books for you to view?
• Register the time capsule if you want to make it official.
• You don't necessarily have to think about the exact date on which the time capsule should be opened. You may want to open it when you are married.
• Do not forget to put the current date on the time capsule.

Warnings

• Always treat antiques, historical objects and other items from the past with care and respect so that generations to come will benefit as well.
• Do not put items in your time capsule that can go bad. No one is interested in a 40-year-old peanut butter sandwich.
• Also consider how long other items will last. Plastic toys may last longer than a book or magazine, especially if the time capsule is exposed to water.