Writing Envelope

This is the largest envelope i've been able to make out of a single sheet of A4 paper. It allows you to write and mail your note without a seperate envelope. It also gives your reader something interesting to open. Happy folding......

Step 1 Dimensions

Here are the dimensions you will need for your folding. Make a note of them before you move on.

Comments

[tjk94]

Can you translate those measurements into some that will work with normal 8 1/2x11 in. printer paper? Thanks

[oushkul]

ok, for our American friends, with 8 1/2" x 11" the measurements are as follows (sorry, no pic): Down left: 122mm and 35mm Top margin: 61mm Left margin: 63mm Center is still 90mm x 157mm In general, the dimensions don't really matter too much. First start with the centre box which is bigger than a third of width, but less than half of width. Then draw on the 'triangles' in each corner. I went for these dimensions as they give a nice shape and overlap. Feel free to play about with sizes.

[Naruto_Uzumaki]

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[leevonk]

won't look as nice but you could just right the address on the back of the paper and drop it into the mailbox. In fact you can drop almost anything 'as is' into the mail (I don't think organic matter is allowed though). For instance, you could write and address on a soda can, piece of metal, or a shoe, and drop it in the mail. Obviously need stamps too.

[Neired82]

from what I've heard, not so much anymore...the postal type people are really starting to be picky about what goes through the mail.... So, you might want to check with your local post office first to make sure it's ok to send something.

[Ducky_2010]

I like this and I just wanted to say that a wax seal shouldn't be too hard to make. You could just drip a candle into a big blob on the paper, then use a ring/coin/textured object of your choice for a seal. It's pretty cool though. Good job!

[radioeyes]

pretty slick! I just tried one and they have surprising toughness (my paper is pretty flimsy, but when folded it's okay), however the slightest bit of water on thin paper is going to make ink run. People might try heavier stock if they don't want their precious creations damaged en route. Scotch tape sometimes doesn't count as a "seal" on an envelope, but they do have some cheap double-sided tape that will be post-legit.

[icanryme2002]

try a laser printer its melted plastic embedded with carbon, it won't run.

[MrTheTooth]

Why would you make the largest rather than the most postal efficent? 1) You're eclosing something in the letter. 2) You believe the USPS is underfunded, and want to help out in any way possible. Also, I second the earlier question? Does this fall into any oversize catagories?

[oushkul]

1) you're writing on the inside of the envelope. Nothing inserted. 1 sheet of A4, 1 letter. 2) I mentioned largest because other instructables left you with an exceprionally small envelope. This one is a little smaller than an average envelope, but not so small that it's difficult to use. Re: Earlier Q. No, not over sized. Hope this helps....

[depewke]

Great technique. I'm excited to use it when I next write letters home. BTW, a great web site for custom wax sealers is:
http://www.customwaxnseals.com/
I used her for my wax sealer and she did a great job very quickly. I love the look of letters sealed with wax.

[oushkul]

Thanks for the link. I agree too that a wax seal on a letter looks great.

[xenobiologista]

So, any idea how much postage you need to put on it to mail it overseas from the USA? 80c like a regular airmail or less than that (i forgot how much) like an aerogramme?