Introduction: 11 Ways to Cut and Connect Cardboard
I created this display of 11 techniques for cardboard for an upcoming two day Make Yourself Into a Maker Workshop I run for educators. One of the days is a challenge to create something out of cardboard that you can use in your classroom.
After running the workshop a few times I realized that it might be good to share some techniques with educators so that they can learn themselves as well as empower students. As an educator this can be a mini maker lesson in itself having students work through the techniques. I shared 11 and I am sure there are many more so perhaps in the future I will develop more techniques, but these are the ones I use most often.
I also have a YouTube video where I demo and teach each technique in hopes that it helps you learn and also provides another resource for your makerspace.
Finally, I also included down below the files for the labels I made in case you want to use them. These are in .lbx format so you will need a label printer.
Here is my folder of the 11 labels I used for the display. I printed them out one of my go to tools of all time, the Brother Label Printer. If you do anything with these materials, then please let me know. I would love to see students(adults and kids) in action learning. The more the we share, the more we empower one another!
Step 1: Gather Tools
Grab the tools that you need. I love my Zip Snip and Canary Knife, and Boxcutters, but in a pinch the MakeDo tool and scissors also work.
Step 2: Examples 1-6
Grab some scrap cardboard and give these a try. Leave a comment showcasing your work and how you could use these techniques into your builds?
Step 3: Example 7-11
Grab some scrap cardboard and give these a try. Leave a comment showcasing your work and how you could use these techniques into your builds?
Step 4: Video Guide
If you need to watch how I cut and connect, then this video will help you see the process.
8 Comments
2 years ago
thx! this is really helpful! ive gotten into make cosplay props and was having truble with the cardboard.
2 years ago
Thank you so much! I am an art teacher trying to teach sculpture remotely and this has helped the students tremendously. Thank you for your contribution to education!
Reply 2 years ago
Thank you for this comment. It means so much to me that the work was helpful. It is so nice to read a positive comment.
And thank you for finding ways to make hands on learning work during these tough times. My heart goes out to you!
3 years ago
In the picture shown at the first step, what is the name of the fourth tool? The black one with the holes in it.
Best Answer 2 years ago
This is a tool from the MakeDo kits such as this Makedo Cardboard Construction Toolkit https://amzn.to/2JV1pZL
3 years ago on Introduction
hello just wondering this zip snip where did you get it ?
Best Answer 2 years ago
Amazon
WORX WX081L ZipSnip Cutting Tool by WORX https://amzn.to/3a1D8vD
3 years ago
Brillant!!