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Constructing & covering boxes, the art and craft of box making, Tom Hollander, Cindy Hollander

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Constructing & covering boxes, the art and craft of box making, Tom Hollander, Cindy Hollander

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Constructing & covering boxes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1112419761

Responsibility statement

Tom Hollander, Cindy Hollander

Sub title

the art and craft of box making

Summary

"Learn all the steps necessary to make a variety of colorful, decorative, useful boxes created from book board and covered with decorative papers and book cloth. Nearly 300 color photos illustrate every step needed to make hinged lid, clamshell, and creative boxes. Necessary tools and materials are discussed in detail, and essential formulas are provided for each box type discussed. Basic skills necessary for the successful production of any box are also explored, including determining grain direction, pattern layout, cutting materials, covering book board with paper or book cloth, and gluing. Also provided are box making resources, a useful glossary of terms, and an appendix featuring measurement conversions. This 2nd edition includes a brand-new chapter on divided boxes, as well as additional creative box examples to further inspire you as you explore the craft." --Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Materials and tools -- Basic methods -- Hinged lid box -- Clamshell box -- Divided box -- Creative boxes -- Box making formulas

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Constructing and covering boxes

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