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Get 4 sheets of thick double-sided pattern paper or cardstocks and trim them into the following sizes:-
- 1 piece of 12”x12” – score 3” from the sides on all sides
- 1 piece of 11”x11” – score 3¾” from all sides
- 1 piece of 10”x10” – score 3½” from all sides
Then cut out all the 4 corners from all the 3 sheets of paper, leaving behind the “+” shape which will layer nicely with the largest piece at the bottom to the smallest piece on top.
Decorate and embellish all layers but remember to leave the center portion of the middle layer and bottom layer clear, as well as only decorate the top-side of the center portion of the smallest (top) layer. You will need to apply adhesive on bottom surfaces (except for the largest layer) of the center portions and adhere the smaller pieces on top of the larger pieces.
To make the lid, trim your last sheet of paper to 8”x8” and score 1 7/8” from all sides. Cut 1 side of each corner square and glue the flap to the inside of the lid. Embellish the top of the lid.
Fold the pages up and place the lid to hold the box together.
Friday, August 10, 2007
How to Make an Exploding Box
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Your measurements are diff from my exploding box. Great to see that we think alike yet different. Think that your work is really good for a beginner. Are you sure that you just started?
This was my first project. I hope I did it some justice. About the measurements, the box I made is actually with smaller measurements, but this 'recipe' is for a larger box which I decided to put up due to the easier scale. The smaller box had more complicating range of measurements which I thought would make it more difficult for those who want to try out.
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