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Create more spaces that weren't there before, save a tonne by creating you're own furniture out of cardboard and watercolour tape.
You'll find several nifty tricks and tips here and in following instructables about how to design your own cardboard furniture.
Some pieces can be completed in a day or two, depending on your design.
I came across Eric Guiomar's DVD titled How to Design Cardboard Furniture by Vinestreetworks, then his first book, and then this instructable was born.
Here's some new techniques you can use to design uniquely shaped furniture.
New! Eric Guiomar's new pdf book part 2 is available.
Check out many French Cartonnistes personal websites below:
French Cartonnistes Websites
In this instructable, I demonstrate how I made an extremely sturdy three-storey book shelf made of six ply cardboard. Simply follow the same principles to create any design you like.
You'll find several nifty tricks and tips here and in following instructables about how to design your own cardboard furniture.
Some pieces can be completed in a day or two, depending on your design.
I came across Eric Guiomar's DVD titled How to Design Cardboard Furniture by Vinestreetworks, then his first book, and then this instructable was born.
Here's some new techniques you can use to design uniquely shaped furniture.
New! Eric Guiomar's new pdf book part 2 is available.
Check out many French Cartonnistes personal websites below:
French Cartonnistes Websites
In this instructable, I demonstrate how I made an extremely sturdy three-storey book shelf made of six ply cardboard. Simply follow the same principles to create any design you like.
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Signing UpStep 1Sketch Your Design & Measure & Cut Accurately
Check out books and catalogues for inspiration. The first cupboard I planned to make was a Chinese style black and gold one. In this instructable the same methods are used for every type of object you plan to make. I will show step by step techniques of how I made a craft cupboard to store my knicks knacks.
Check out my other instructables for details on how to make your own door hinges -
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cardboard-Hand-Puppet-Stage/
new tips and tricks for cardboard furniture:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Triangle-Corner-Cupboard/
So now you've figured out you basic construction. You will be surprised at the strength of your cardboard structure. This cupboard below holds up to 80kg of folders.
After 3 months its still standing!
Look for clean cardboard thrown away in electronic superstores. Large complete pieces are ideal - the size of a refrigerator or plasma tv. I clean any visible dust with hospital grade 90% alcohol. Let dry.
You will need to work out the measurements for thicknesses for each layer ON PAPER.
6-10cm is ideal space between each LAYER.
Thicker ply of cardboard is definitely going to make aa stronger cupboard or chair or table.
In one structure I used 2-ply cardboard other times 3-ply.
1 ply is all that's necessary for the shelf layers (more on this later)
When cutting the shapes of the cardboard use a simple craft knife. Slice 3-4 times over the line you've drawn without using pressure. You'll be surprised how effortless it is compared to working with WOOD.
Sharpen your knife often. I used the side of brick and its brillant.
WARNING:
Accuracy in MILLIMETRES is essential, or your structure may collapse. (Seriously.) NOTE THE DIRECTION of your cardboard. If you cut on the vertical GRAIN each piece will be stronger than if you cut a horizontal grain.
Check out my other instructables for details on how to make your own door hinges -
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cardboard-Hand-Puppet-Stage/
new tips and tricks for cardboard furniture:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Triangle-Corner-Cupboard/
So now you've figured out you basic construction. You will be surprised at the strength of your cardboard structure. This cupboard below holds up to 80kg of folders.
After 3 months its still standing!
Look for clean cardboard thrown away in electronic superstores. Large complete pieces are ideal - the size of a refrigerator or plasma tv. I clean any visible dust with hospital grade 90% alcohol. Let dry.
You will need to work out the measurements for thicknesses for each layer ON PAPER.
6-10cm is ideal space between each LAYER.
Thicker ply of cardboard is definitely going to make aa stronger cupboard or chair or table.
In one structure I used 2-ply cardboard other times 3-ply.
1 ply is all that's necessary for the shelf layers (more on this later)
When cutting the shapes of the cardboard use a simple craft knife. Slice 3-4 times over the line you've drawn without using pressure. You'll be surprised how effortless it is compared to working with WOOD.
Sharpen your knife often. I used the side of brick and its brillant.
WARNING:
Accuracy in MILLIMETRES is essential, or your structure may collapse. (Seriously.) NOTE THE DIRECTION of your cardboard. If you cut on the vertical GRAIN each piece will be stronger than if you cut a horizontal grain.
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I couldn't believe my eyes that someone would use cardboard for "forms" and consider it "Art"! And she had a video showing her having her "forms" manufactured.
Just goes to show you!
Están de acuerdo es fantástico! Sin embargo, traté de adivinar cómo se hizo y el tutorial está aquí y aquí otro método
It's your fault , now I am a Instructables addict .
:D
I created an instructable. Check it out through my profile, because it isn't coming up through a keyword search yet. Will have to get down to the bottom of that. Maybe you could offer some comments to get my next one up to speed with the average user? Or is it even about the average user? ppl on Instructables seem quite above-average.
"Cardboard book shelves, like a carpenter"
Hand that rocks the cradle ya know.
1. Call liquor stores and ask when you can pick up discarded boxes. Since the boxes have to hold fragile/heavy items, these are good choices.
2. Drive up to behind your local shopping center where the dumpsters are. Our local RiteAid had unpacked all their Valentine's day merchandise, and they had more boxes than they could fit into 2 dumpsters. I made sure the boxes were clean/dry before I took them away.
(This how to papier mache waterproof crafts video is one of the best I've seen straight from Kashmir.)
Its a special craft developed in India for quite a while.
The uncovered cd shelf is by: http://elsaisdreaming.free.fr/meuble_spirale.php
Found it at last.
The yingyang design is by Patricia Dessoulles
http://p.dess.free.fr/0_htm_fr/rubriques.php
is there one already online or what ?
Those are excellant !
THANKS !!!!