[Illustration: PLATE XXVIII. Relative positions of newsboard and vellum
in making the cover of a clipping file.]
Between two separate covers several envelopes--say five--are to be
fastened and used for holding clippings, etc. Select the envelopes--3½
by 9 inches is a convenient size. Plan covers to be about one-eighth
of an inch longer on each end than the envelopes and seven-eighths of
an inch wider. This allows three-quarters of an inch for the guard
and also a projection of one-eighth of an inch on the opposite side.
Strips of vellum should be planned to cover completely both sides of
the hinge, to lap over onto the large piece about one inch both outside
and in, and to extend beyond each end about one-half inch. To cover
the rest of the newsboard, cover paper should be used and the pieces
should lap over the vellum about three-quarters of an inch on the side
next to the hinge and fold over the other edges about one-half an inch.
The lining paper should cover to within one-eighth of an inch of the
edges of the large pieces of newsboard. Make dimensioned sketches of
all pieces and lay out and cut all parts.
Draw a line through the center of the vellum showing where the back
edge of the small piece of newsboard should come. Lay main part
one-eighth of an inch from this line and draw around the edges of both
pieces except where the large piece projects beyond the vellum (see
Plate XXVIII). Apply paste to vellum, lay pieces of newsboard in place,
turn it over and rub down. Cut from the projecting vellum a small piece
even with the ends of the hinges as far as the outside corners. Apply
paste first to projecting ends, then to long strip; fold over and rub
down.
Properly place cover on cover paper and draw around it. Apply paste to
cover paper and finish as when vellum is used for entire cover. Paste
in the lining paper and dry under weight.
Strips of vellum about 2½ inches wide and one inch longer than the
envelopes should be folded lengthwise down the middle to form guards.
Cut strips of newsboard three-quarters of an inch wide, and of the
same length as the envelope. Apply paste to half the vellum and lay
the newsboard on it with one edge against the center fold. Against the
other edge of the newsboard lay the lower edge of the envelope with its
ends and the ends of the newsboard in the same straight lines. Treat
the ends of vellum in the same manner as on the covers. Punch holes in
covers and guards, insert eyelets, and fasten together by tying, or
with paper fasteners.