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BASIC BOXCRAFTING 101
1. Score |
2. Cut |
3. Fold |
4. DONE! |
Get ready:
Place
the Scoring Base on a flat desk or tabletop. Note that one side of the base is
marked "TOP" and the other side is marked "BOTTOM". The "TOP" side will be used
for making your box tops and the "BOTTOM" side will be used to make your box
bottoms. The spacing between the guide rail and the scoring slots is slightly
larger on the "BOTTOM" side -- this makes the length and width of the box bottom
slightly smaller than the box top and will result in a perfect fit for your
boxes.
Scoring slots are spaced at 1/2" intervals across the face of the
base. Which slot you use will determine the DEPTH of your finished
box.
Select cardstock size:
Select two
same-size sheets of the material you wish to use to make
your box. You can use the enclosed sample BoxBlanks or your own material. The BoxBlanks can be cut
down to the correct size should you wish to make a smaller box. By using the
Dimension Chart packed with the Boxmaker you can pick out what size you want
your finished box to be and see what size material you should start with.
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If you do not have a Dimension Chart -- you can figure the
LENGTH and
WIDTH
of the cardstock needed by using these
simple formulas**:
**LENGTH of cardstock = (length
of box) plus (twice the depth of box)
**WIDTH of cardstock = (width
of box) plus (twice the depth of the box)
Example: A finished box that is 4" long, 3" wide
and 2" deep would require starting with a 8" (4+2+2) x 7" (3+2+2) piece of
cardstock. |
Step One -- Score: (Figure 1)
Put one
BoxBlank (or your selected material) against the guide rail on the Scoring Base
side marked "TOP". You will want to score your BoxBlank on the side that is to
become the inside of your box, so what will be the outside surface of your box
should be face down. Score each edge of the BoxBlank (a total of four scores,
one score parallel to each edge) using the enclosed Scoring Tool. Be sure to use
the scoring slot that is equal to the depth of the box you want to make. For
example, using the 2 1/2" slot will give you a box that is 2 1/2"
deep.
Step Two -- Cut: (Figure 2)
Cut notches in the
four square corners as shown. These notches make a flap in each corner of the
box.
Step Three -- Fold: (Figure 3)
Fold your BoxBlank
along all four score lines with the corner flaps INSIDE at each
corner.
Step Four -- Glue:
Glue each corner flap to
the inside of the adjacent side. A hot melt glue gun works best. If some flaps
overlap, simply trim them. Your box top is complete!
For Bottom
-- Repeat #3 to #6
Repeat steps three to six for the other BoxBlank.
Be sure to use the side of the Scoring Base marked "BOTTOM".
When
you have successfully completed these steps, the top and bottom of your box will
fit snugly together.
Note: BoxBlanks can be cut
down to a smaller size or cut into any straight sided shape you wish (triangle,
rectangle, pentagon, etc.) -- if all edges can be placed against the guide rail,
the Boxmaker system will work!
Hint: For decorating
boxes with certain materials (tissue paper, fabric, gift wrap, etc.) it's best
to apply the material before you begin scoring and folding.
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