Make Your Own Boxes

Step 5: Finish edges with precut strips.

Use the narrow black strips to finish the top edges of the exposed cardboard. I cut these strips to 3/4 inch, then score two lines which are exectly the width as your cardboard. The two lines are place in the center of the strip so that when folded, the piece will be the same on the inside and the outside of the box. See photos for corner cutting and folding details.

Comments

[zaferina]

This lil picture makes the whole web worthwhile to me! Thanks for this! Its a great help. Are you familiar with Cartonnage? Im just picking it up now and struggling to find info online. http://www.flickr.com/photos/zaferina/3517100996/in/set-72157601960380965/

[Creativeman]

Thanks for your interest zaferina...I am not familiar with Cartonnage. I looked at your project on flickr and looks like you have it nailed! Very nice work...Cman

[zaferina]

Thanks Cman. I think Cartonnage is the 'official' terminology for making stuff with cardboard. You should look into it and make your fortune showcasing it to the english speaking world! Crafts are the big thing during recessions ;O)............Zaf