Clamshell Box

How to make a basic clamshell box for the protection and storage of a book, or suite of prints. Process from start to finish.

[@evelynhouston236]

Clam shell box 👍🏾👍🏾💜💜

[@brigittedusserrebresson1962]

quite well expained!

[@NealCox]

Thanks

[@CANALPARACONOCERADIOS]

Muy buen video. Gracias por compartir.!!!

[@NealCox]

No problemo. Estoy felíz de ayudar.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

Good video! Do you face problems with paper wrinkling because of the excess water in the glue?

[@NealCox]

Thank you. No I don’t have wrinkly paper, but there isn’t enough water in my brush to cause a problem, and the glue itself is no problem. Some papers do have issues regardless, and I don’t use those anymore.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

@@NealCox You are lucky then :). My paper hates me :) Thank you for your answer.

[@NealCox]

I’m curious to know what paper you’re using.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

​@@NealCox Nothing special. Cardstock and colored paper. The kind that goes for wedding invitations and scrapbooking. Like SINAR SPECTRA Premium Colour, Herlitz, weight about 120-160 g/mp. I am thinking of going for some bookbinding cloth that is backed with paper but is not easy to find good, light colors. Many are almost always out of stock. And when they usually are, they are so expensive...

[@NealCox]

Yes, you pay for the good materials for sure. Almost takes the fun right out of it. Have you looked at cialux? www.talasonline.com/Cialux-Bookcloth

[@sadasulna6056]

Thanks so much for this Neal. I learned to make boxes watching various Indian videos but their techniques lack the level of professionalism here. I've never been satisified with how they turn out. This is absolutely fabulous, obviously more time consuming but really makes all the difference, I consider this the master class now!

[@NealCox]

Thank you for your generous compliment! I hope your boxes turn out better.

[@thesavvyblackbird]

This is so cool. Thank you so much!

[@NealCox]

So glad you think so!

[@karenwood6847]

Thank you for this tutorial this one is the easiest to follow! For me anyway.

[@NealCox]

I'm glad it's useful for you! Thank you for your comment.

[@rosarioqe5946]

muy buen vídeo, me encanto el resultado, pero por favor podrías comentar el tipo de cartón que usas

[@NealCox]

Gracias por tus palabras amables. El tipo de cartón que uso llamado "Davey Board" en Engles. Lo compro en línea aquí: www.talasonline.com/Davey-Binders-Board

[@karenwood6847]

Are the sides of the larger tray taller then the smaller tray?

[@NealCox]

Yes.

[@BIJOU1593]

Qué papel usas para forrar la caja?. Gracias.

[@NealCox]

Cualquier papel de gramaje de texto servirá, pero me gusta mucho el papel llamado "Hahnemuhle Bugra." Aquí en Los Estados Unidos, lo compro en este lugar: www.talasonline.com/Bugra-Paper?quantity=1&color=6

[@aqsanazar5123]

Hello what's the thickness of the board ?

[@NealCox]

This board measures 0.08" = 80 Point = 1/12" = 2.0mm, which is what I supply to my students because it's easy enough to cut with a sharp utility knife. However, if that's not an issue, I prefer to use the next size up: 0.098" = 98 Point = 1/10" = 2.5mm, especially as the boxes increase in size.

[@aqsanazar5123]

@@NealCox thank you very much

[@NealCox]

@@aqsanazar5123 you're most welcome

[@kenthomas1109]

Awesome!

[@NealCox]

Thanks

[@saimageshs6610]

soo good sir....

[@NealCox]

Thank you. I’m glad you think so.

[@morgreek]

Coool! Thanks!

[@NealCox]

You’re welcome!

[@allentate3760]

What kind of glue are you using?

[@NealCox]

I am using a brand of Poly Vinyl Acetate (PVA) called Jade 403. Here's the link where I get it: www.talasonline.com/Jade-403

[@allentate3760]

@@NealCox that’s so much! Great video. I’m going to try making a box!

[@NealCox]

@@allentate3760 go for it! It’s great fun.

[@allentate3760]

@@NealCox in between times you brush on the glue, what do you do with your brush? Does the glue tend to dry up on the brush?

[@NealCox]

Yes, it does dry quickly in the brush, so if you are taking time with a non glue task, rinse the glue out with water.