I'll never look at boxes the same ✦ cozy box making

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Watch me try box making for the first time! I was inspired by many bookbinders on social media who make boxes for their books, such as slipcases and clamshells. In this video, I try some simple methods to store small things in my studio.
I would seriously love to see someone make a box for their cat though.
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✦ What tools and materials do you use? • Bookbinding Tools & Ma...
✦ Where can I buy bookbinding supplies? your local art supply store, Blick Art Materials (US), TALAS (US), Hollander's (US), DeSerres (CA), Etsy
✦ What adhesive are you using? Archival quality PVA glue, there are multiple brands that sell this
✦ How do you make your book cloth? • How I make bookcloth f...
✦ Where did you get your...
guillotine cutter - amzn.to/3UFSnS9
book press (made it myself) - • Bookbinding Studio Vlo...
30 ply chipboard - Blick Art Materials
✦ What brand is your...
thread - Crawford Irish Waxed Linen Thread
corner rounder - Akiles Diamond-1
✦ What camera & lens do you use? Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with Canon 24-105 mm F/4 lens
✦ What software do you edit with? DaVinci Resolve Studio www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...
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[@polosandoval]

PVA sets very fast. The chipboard really soaks it up. You might look into mixing PVA with methyl-cellulose or rice starch etc to extend its working time. There’s recipes for the mixing ratios in bookbinding books or online. That being said you did an excellent job. Cheers

[@LlesiSea]

I would like a part 2 please :)❤. I would like to make boxes to organise my home goods, and also for displays at art events.

[@cynthiahogue7724]

Yes please! I made a box with a hinged lid to fit in a larger tin with a journal. I covered it in velvet to match the journal. I think the velvet was much more forgiving than paper. Yours turned out beautiful!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Ooh velvet sounds nice

[@user-yt2fz7um2x]

Oh god how did you do that? I love velvet and tried so many projects with it all turn out amazing bud the velvet ruined the visuals because every type of glue I use leaks and hot glue isn't really a good option for both strength and the volume for most my cases

[@kathy2539]

Yes, please. I would like to see more boxes. I find boxes in stores quite expensive so making your own seems possible.

[@victoriaolofsson7229]

I would love to see more boxmaking videos. It’s the best feeling when you’re proud of something you tried for the first time

[@rolneygilyard4491]

Please do make more boxes. We want to see you make all kinds of boxes up to the fancy ones you showed in the beginning of the video. You succeeded in inspiring me to try to make a box with a few things I have laying around.

[@dawnbaker9274]

Definitely part 2, please.

[@mindylawrence7357]

PLEASE do a follow-up to this video! I love making boxes and haven't for years. You can help me learn how again. In fact, you already have! I particularly like the idea of making matching cases for your books.

[@ViviansCrafts]

Make a part two, that'd be lovely! Also, i have a suggestion for lining the inside of the box (if you have a big paper). You can make flaps for the two big side panels and then make a long rectangle piece for the middle and the two small sides. Maybe it'll be easier trying to fit it in without any wrinkles, since you'll have a big side open. Good luck with your box making!

[@vwan96]

For the first method I would wrap the base before I stick the walls and the continue like you did. Great video 🫶

[@Chancey464]

Making small boxes are sometimes difficult. I found a item called a "pan scrapper" that is shaped for small hands to get into corners & flat surfaces to flatten shaped paper. Two edges, one curved the other semi 90° to fit into corners. It's hard plastic & has a flat surface & sides. "Pan Scraper" can be bought where kitchen items are sold. Hope this helps in small box making, it did mine. Can also be used like a bone folder. When folding one piece chipboard, use a "square surface desk" with 90° angle so you can have a more even smooth fold, but be careful in bending, not to much pressure.

[@shkapoo]

Yes please to a part 2 Chanel! Loved the papers you’ve used and great job on the boxes. Thanks for the video. I’ve made boxes before but just roughly for quick uses and would love to make some as lovely as yours…I never seem to find the time. 😁 Pam. 👏🏼

[@tonithompson9400]

I would love to see you making some more boxes. Perhaps something to keep book binding needles in! I am from Ireland and I love your channel. Keep on doing what you are doing😊

[@dotmorton4540]

Dot from UK Good job for your first time at box making and I would like to see more thaks for sharing. Lots of love Dot x

[@marshawargo7238]

I would try putting the glue on the box instead of the paper. The moisture might be the cause of the wrinkles? Also maybe try attaching the paper as you assemble the box. On the bottom at least. The more you make the more you'll find easier ways of doing it. Great Idea trying different methods. I love the paper patterns you chose!

[@marlenejones6266]

Yes please do more. I have made some simple boxes from heavy paper but now I will go to library to get one or both of those books and some chipboard to make sturdy boxes for my stuff that I use for my junk journals. Oops I forgot to tell you how lovely your covered box turned out. It's perfect. I want to make a larger hinged box in the next few weeks

[@lavendargooms2056]

as soon as I saw those pencils fit perfectly into the gorgeous first box I started thinking about what stuff I could make satisfyingly perfect-fit boxes for! Can't wait to try this

[@irmabronder]

You can be really proud. I still need to try this art. ❤

[@ElleCoyote]

I love the book Books, Boxes and Portfolios. The illustrations are just fabulous.

[@orugma]

This was a lot of fun. Part two will be great. I'd love to see you try other crafts - maybe you could use them for long ASMR videos, too!

[@xJayx827]

This honestly looks like so much fun!!

[@bittermelonbindery]

It's dangerous - making one will make you want to make more

[@tasdsoccerdude]

yes more box-making videos! this makes me feel so inspired to work with my hands and give box-making a try

[@skp8738]

You made a box, well done! Yes indeed, part two would be great to see. Thank you for sharing!

[@tatianawerner2219]

There’s a channel called FibreBooks, they posted a video a few months back of them making a box / slipcase for their book. It was asmr so it’s not really explanatory, however how she made it and watching the video might help you with the first method you did or at least help you come up with ideas for the wrapping part.

[@katiecoleman9847]

You are very precise and have excellent craftsmanship!!

[@juanpablomolina7646]

Part two please! Very lovely video and process

[@daveturnbull7221]

John Heisz did a video on making a set of small drawers from cardboard that looked pretty good - maybe some ideas from that. I also saw a video somewhere which pasted the lining to the bottom first and then used that to attach the sides - can't for the life of me remember where though (I think it may have been on a book conservation site). I rhink you're right sbout the board being too thick for the second method but without trying you (and us) would never have known. Very enjoyable and educational watch 👍😁

[@changemymind06]

This is so inspiring me to make boxes! It's so satisfying to watch you fill the boxes with perfectly sized materials then put a perfectly snug lid on. I also adored the little silent freak out. I was with you there lol. Way to keep going though! I'd love to see more box making videos please 🥰

[@tamilouduplechin7927]

Such pretty boxes

[@JoanneOwens1943]

Nik the Booksmith might have tips on box lining. This first one is swell 😍

[@sonyawilliams4655]

You might check out Paul Ford’s construction method as well. I love making boxes!

[@joannabeck9755]

Yes, to a part 2!!!!💖

[@libertygrovepaperarts-aker3482]

Your boxes are lovely. I use a different, simpler method to cover my boxes with Chiyogami, but both methods get the job done and make our boxes beautiful. A charming video!

[@HelenMcLean]

That was awesome to watch! Thank you for sharing, it turned out beautifully.

[@kayvesea]

Love your boxes - they look great! I've been wanting to make boxes for some of my exposed spine books so I can put them on my bookshelf after they're used up. You've inspired me to try it out!

[@cheeseisdelicious4627]

What I like about such videos is that even if not everything was perfect, but I could make some conclusions from this if I would make box of my own. But it's just an assumption, not saying I'd do it quicker XD That the first bottom piece better have flaps folded flat, so they won't distract and when glueing those flaps to the box maybe covering the box itself with glue would make it less messy and as for the inner sides I think that I'd glue the outer sides first, so those edges that were glued on top will be hidden, but that's all optional. It's all fun anyway.

[@MartyYokawonis]

I started using tea bag boxes and covering them with designed paper. I would glue the inside bottom paper on before assembly as well as the siides so as to not have the wrinkling issues

[@olivegarden4126]

Enjoyed the video a lot. Love making boxes and folders 🥰

[@sylviestar8666]

God not only are you beautiful, you are smart and talented! Love all your vidéos! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jck01010101]

Thank you for your video. I work for a professional box making company and the way we would make boxes is quite different. Firstly we would have a flat template in grey board of the box. That would be run through a glue machine and the inside would be would be lined with the paper. Then the box would be stayed together i.e. made into a box 3-D box. Then the outer covering would be glued. That flat glued paper for the outside is then laid onto a flat table the 3-D made up box is pitched onto the flat paper and glued onto the 3-D structure. That sounds quite confusing. I know what I'm talking about and even I'm confused reading that back. 🙂

[@janicegaspar]

Yay! So happy you're getting into box making! I love making my own box storages. It comes in handy when you need some kind of tray or box at a specific size to fit somewhere. I bought a new desktop riser shelf a few months ago and couldn't find the right size for organizers to fit underneath. And so i just made my own lol. Definitely a very satisfying (and practical) craft to learn!! Also, that light green leafy paper you used is just absolutely beautiful! 😍

[@frithbarbat]

I would try putting the inside bottom in first, then the outside, wrapping it over the lip to the inside. Then lining the inner walls and bringing the paper just up to the edge of the top of the box. That way the pattern will stop and start at the inside corner of the wall of the box, rather than partway down the insides where the outside paper has wrapped over.

[@feishien]

yesss, more box making videos please! it was so satisfying and relaxing to see you making boxes :)

[@melanieh.7730]

I personally wrap the inside first and then assemble because of it being a quick drying glue everyone has their own way to do it though!

[@melanieh.7730]

Also if you would prefer to wrap after you could try putting the glue on the box not the paper and then setting the paper in it will keep to paper from getting flimsy or stuck on the way down

[@jackson615]

Really enjoyed this video (as with all the rest)! Thanks for breaking down the process and sharing how you measured and your opinions on the methods you tried. Really appreciate how thorough the content is! Just what I needed to inspire my creative juices ~ def gonna give this a shot

[@wildflower009]

Cheap wall paper instead of sticking using glue will make this much easier

[@socialbianca]

Yes please, part 2

[@streifeneis]

Very good idea thank you for this Inspiration

[@Gamarishi]

Hell yeah, keep the box on! Haha

[@sofcreations7665]

i would love to see a part 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cyberpixelatedgamer]

I’m so glad I found your channel :D I have been getting into book binding recently^^

[@withloveandlighthandboundb2819]

yes, I agreed with you. I prefer the first method if I have to choose between the two methods.

[@davidbauguess]

This may be my new favorite thing!

[@ben_west]

so cool to see how much your channel has grown!

[@FaBiHaEsHa]

I love the boxes 😍❤

[@pennyvae]

More box making please :)

[@tinmouse1083]

Lovely. Can I ask, how did you cut the chipboard so cleanly?

[@lisam9233]

Good to try new types of projects. There are many methods for box making. Check out videos from Sage Reynolds, DAS Bookbinding and Kristi Warren for more precision covering techniques :)

[@iamdawt]

These are darling, well done! I've been wanting to make a box for a book for a long time, but I just haven't gotten around to it. Claudia Squio of Colorway Arts is a great resource to learn cartonnage. (She also sells a handy corner miter tool that's helped me immensely in my bookmaking.) I'm glad you found something else to make that brings you joy.

[@yolanda1511]

Para colocar el papel en el interior o en zonas difíciles te recomiendo usar un par de pinzas de costurera, como las que vienen con las máquinas de coser

[@yolanda1511]

Son como una extensión firme de tus dedos

[@susanmessenger9052]

Please cover the outside first and then line the inside. Great start. I know there is more than one way to do anything but overall outside to inside is best. You can use a blunt pencil to get into corners too. All the best with your cartonnage hobby.

[@JoanneH_]

It's very helpful if you put the glue inside the box first then lay the paper into the glued box. I have made many boxes in many sizes for many years. You’ll find a way that works best for you. Joanne Vervoordeldonk.😊 🍁 🍀

[@m-well6843]

Yay! I got online just so see this video! :)

[@bittermelonbindery]

🤗🥰

[@julga-me]

Part 2 pls!!

[@daphnevalencia3983]

Maybe next time put the glue directly on the chipboard before putting the paper down? Or you could glue certain page sides down before gluing the boards together?

[@Louise_Moura]

In the thumbnail: "who knew boxes could be so fun?" In the video: ✦silent freakout✦

[@trangfolliot701]

Where do you buy your 3mm chipboard? Thanks

[@uliinoz1229]

Wouldn't it be easier to cover the cardboard pieces before building ithem into a box ? I loved watching your video, very inspiring. Thank you.

[@emmatodd823]

Does anyone know where she gets her paper? I’m new to book binding and have been going through these videos (I love them!) but I’m have trouble finding nice decorative paper in stores. I love the paper she uses! Any suggestions?

[@pidalvarenga]

would you mind sharing the model of the guillotine you use in your work?

[@JoanneOwens1943]

Papering before glue possible?

[@sofcreations7665]

where do you get your chipboard from?

[@tesscahill6110]

What material did you use for the sides of the boxes?

[@bittermelonbindery]

30 ply chipboard (3mm) and chiyogami paper

[@anamariapostigobecerra9364]

💐

[@cindydolezal2980]

I also save sturdy boxes and cover them. I have a green tea box with a hinged lid that I love.

[@praesentia3880]

everytime i cut chipboard, the pieces turn out uneven. could you trim them with the guillotine i've seen in other videos?

[@user-qj7up8xv6u]

how a turorial of how to make a "shoulder neck boxes" Thank you.

[@bronwyncooling4304]

Lovely more bakes please

[@abifamuyiwa3936]

For your first time, I think you did amazing!!!! An awesome tip that might help! • Once you're done scoring, cut a piece of paper for the inside to be bigger than the perimeter of the chipboard you previously cut. • Add glue to the chipboard and place it facedown on the paper. be sure to score the folds to prevent tearing • Once dry you can cut off the extra paper then glue your box together (taping it to hold the glue also helps for me!) • You can do the same thing for the base (you'll need to miter the corners)and then fold the remaining paper over into the inner box🍾 hopefully this helps!

[@bittermelonbindery]

Thank you for the tips!

[@humblebee8028]

If you wish to see an excellent box maker and book binder check out Sage Reynold's channel. I have learned a lot from his techniques.

[@itadavila6192]

Mejor será poner cola en la caja

[@DebKiwi]

Okay, I’m just at the part where you’re a bit frustrated with putting the bottom liner paper in (4:53). What if you covered the bottom piece with paper prior to adding the sides? And maybe do the same with the sides before adhering those? I’ll go back to the video now, to see how you managed to solve this.

[@Gillesviolin]

a tip next time stick the paper before assembling the parts.

[@treeflamingo]

This is totally irrelevant, but you have beautiful hands!

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

🙂🙂🐱🐱🍁🍁☺☺

[@fernandosansoresarias7201]

No siempre es conveniente aplicar el pegamento en el papel, en este. Así es mejor aplicar en el cartón, así no sucede lo que le sucedió. 🙈🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️