Super Cheap Portfolio with Duct Tape Latches

Super Cheap Portfolio with Duct Tape Latches
So you want to carry your drawings or other flat pieces of art around, but you don't want to spend a lot of money on something you'll use once? With just a couple of pieces of cardboard or masonite and some duct tape you'll be ready to go in a couple minutes.
 
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Step 1Materials

Materials
Get two boards that are a few inches longer and wider than what you plan to carry and some duct tape. I'm using a couple pieces of masonite here, but you can easily just cut a couple pieces of cardboard. It works just as well.
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Jan 27, 2009. 7:20 PMschhnee says:
office/alligator clips also work well instead of the duct tape latches. Fully removable and they last longer!
Dec 12, 2007. 4:53 PMT3h_Muffinator says:
OOH! I've gotta bring an acrylic etching I made back @ Labs to school tomorrow! Thanks so much!
Dec 13, 2007. 12:15 PMT3h_Muffinator says:
Which, the etching or the carrier?
Dec 13, 2007. 3:43 PMT3h_Muffinator says:
It's coming soon ;) There will be an 'Ible!
Dec 12, 2007. 7:08 PMjessyratfink says:
Nice idea. We used to do this in my art classes because it's so easy. I've also done stuff like this on a smaller scale to house things drawn and sketched in charcoal and the like - that way you don't end up with a smudgy drawing and lots of rub off on your other pieces. :)
Dec 12, 2007. 4:50 PMGorillazMiko says:
great instructable!
Dec 12, 2007. 4:25 PMWeissensteinburg says:
This would be great for toting photos to and from school. Thanks!

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