Make Shipping Case From Copy Paper Box

Intro: Make Shipping Case From Copy Paper Box

Need to ship out something, but you don't have a shipping box? Check out the copy machine. Grab an empty copy paper box and follow these instructions.

STEP 1:

Measure width of copy paper box and divide measurement by 2. For example, if box width is 11 inches, your new measurement would be 5.5 inches.

STEP 2:

Using this new measurement, measure from top of box and make a mark in each end corner. For example, measure 5.5 inches down from top and mark.

Using razor blade box-cutter, carefully cut from mark to top of box at each end corner.

STEP 3:

Fold end flaps inward.

STEP 4:

Fold side panels inward. New shipping case should be 3 to 5 inches deep. Ready to use.

Comments

[patrickkeane]

If you score the box with a knife, you'll have an easier time with the bends...