Acetate Box Tutorial…
Oct 21st, 2007 by Jen
Remember this box? Well, I finally have a diagram/tutorial for you.
***Please note…The attached diagram in NOT drawn to scale and should only be used as a reference for score lines. Click for larger image***
This box is very much like a 2-4-6-8 box, BUT with different dimensions and in 3 separate pieces.
Instructions:
Follow the diagram for the top of the box. The thin panels are scored half way down in the center to allow you to pinch the top of the box together. I adhered the very top of the box with Red-Liner tape and then attached the ribbon.
Follow the diagram for the bottom of the box. The lines that are marked with an “X” are lines that you will cut. Only cut to the scored line that runs across the piece of cardstock. The portion that is marked “xx” will be cut away. Fold and adhere base of box.
**Not shown on diagram** The center part of the box is created from acetate. It is 5″ tall and is scored in the same places as the top portion of the bottom part of the box. I met the end of the acetate sheet to the base of the box to make sure that it was extra stable and able to hold the candy I placed inside.
Use Red-Liner tape to adhere all pieces together.
Clear as mud? I am hoping that the diagram that I created will help with these instructions. If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
**ETA**
I don’t know how the diagram looks on your end, but when I click on it the numbers are initially not showing up very clear. If you click on the image again, it should zoom in a little.
Thank you SO much for the instructions! I hope I get a chance to try this out soon! It’s an awesome idea!
Your box is so beautiful!!! Thanks so much for the instructions and diagram! Awesome!!!
Ohhhhhhhhh I loved this box when you first posted it too. I am grateful for the instructions. Thanks for sharing.
Great box, Jen! Thanks for the instructions! Linda
Thanks for your instructions Jen! Your box is awesome! I’ll give this one a go later today!
i love this box thanks for the lesson. very cute.
Jen, Adorable box! My question is does the top set on like a normal lid on a box, or is it attached to the acetate and opened at the top where the ribbon is? Can’t wait to make! Thanks,
Michelle :O)
Thanks, Jen! I definately want to give this a try. It is such a darling box!
Jen,
this tutorial is awesome and the caramels look yummy. Makes me think of carameled apples & fall time…can’t wait to try this…Have a fantastic week. chris
I love this project! Thanks for the instructions, I”m definitely going to have to try this out.
Thank you for these instructions. When I saw this, I couldn’t find anything else like it. I am going to use it for an art class assignment next week.
Jen -
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!
Terri Conrad
Terri Conrad Designs