TIME: 6 hours.
MATERIALS: Newsboard, vellum, thin paper.
This box (Plate XXXVIII) by varying the size may be used for holding
pencils, checkers, a picture puzzle, or for other purposes.
Accurately lay out the box on the newsboard as shown in the drawing and
cut on the outside lines, preferably with the cardboard cutter. Along
the edges of the base score with a sharp knife or strong pin and turn
up the sides with the lines outside. The corners should be stayed with
a strip of vellum as shown to hold the box in shape.
Cut a strip of lining or other thin paper long enough to extend around
the box and lap over about ½ inch; the width should be at least one
inch greater than height of sides. Paste this strip to the sides of the
box allowing surplus width to extend equally above and below.
At each corner of the box make cuts in the paper so that it may be
pasted to the inside of the box at one edge and to the bottom of the
box at the other. It is advised that no attempt be made to line either
the inside or the base. The case should be enough larger than the box
to allow the latter to slip easily but not fall out. By making each
side of the case ⅛ of an inch wider than the corresponding sides of
the box, this is accomplished. It will be noticed that three narrow
faces are shown in the drawing. Lap the broader outside face B over the
narrower one A and paste securely. This gives stability to the outside.
Cut a strip of vellum long enough to paste around the box and extend
beyond it at least ½ inch at each end. Paste this to the foundation; at
each corner make cuts in the vellum, and paste projecting parts to the
inside of the foundation.
[4] From “War Time Occupations.”
[Illustration: PLATE XXXVIII.]