Box with lid. Cardboard, paper, templates with dimensions

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A gift box with a lid not only protects the gift from damage, but also creates intrigue for the recipient. You can make beautiful packaging with your own hands. To do this, you need to learn how to properly make a scan, as well as consider several step-by-step instructions for making boxes of various shapes.

What you need to make a box with a lid with your own hands

Regardless of the shape, the assembly of boxes takes place in 4 stages:

Stage 1	Creating a drawing (sweep)
Stage 2	Cutting out the parts
Stage 3	Gluing or folding according to the pattern
Stage 4	Decoration

Box with lid. Cardboard layout, paper with dimensions, template — To make the box you will need thick cardboard.

What tools and materials will you need to create a gift box:

Cardboard. Corrugated two-layer material is suitable for making large items. Small boxes can be made from colored cardboard for children's creativity.
Thick paper.
A long ruler and a simple pencil.
Scissors and a stationery knife.
Stationery glue, glue gun, PVA, Moment glue.
Stapler.
Bright paper for packaging.

For decoration, you can use rhinestones, beads, satin ribbons, and artificial flowers. You should think about the decor in advance. There should not be too many decorations. They can weigh down the structure, which can cause the box to deform and become unstable.

Rules and features of constructing a paper scan template

What recommendations should you follow when creating boxes with your own hands:

Before drawing up a drawing, it is necessary to measure the volume of the contents of the box. The dimensions of the package should be slightly larger than the gift for which it is intended.
For small boxes, it is recommended to use thin cardboard, because it is easier to bend. In addition, cardboard for children's creativity can be multi-colored, glossy or with a shiny surface. Such a box does not need to be wrapped in paper.
You should not make complicated boxes for presenting gifts to elderly people or children. They will not be able to open the box properly and will be upset if they accidentally damage it.

Decorations should be selected to match the box or the paper it will be wrapped in.

Master class on making a classic square cardboard box with a lid

A box with a lid (the layout is done on the back side) made of thin cardboard, made according to this master class, is suitable for packaging small souvenirs and jewelry.

Creating a box scan according to the selected dimensions

For example, the dimensions of a box will be 10x10 cm, with a wall height of 5 cm. You can make the packaging larger by substituting other values in the step-by-step instructions.

Procedure:

Draw a square with 10 cm sides on the cardboard. This is the bottom of the box.
From the upper left corner of the bottom, draw a horizontal line to the right, 5 cm long.
Draw the same line from the lower left corner.
Connect both lines with a vertical line. This will be 1 of the walls of the box.
On the right side of the bottom, draw another wall, repeating points 2 through 3.
From the upper left corner of the bottom, measure 5 cm up and draw a line.

From the upper right corner, measure 5 cm up and draw a line.
Connect the lines with a horizontal line. This is the 3rd wall of the box, which should have "ears" for fastening.
From the left edge of the 3rd wall, step back 1.5 cm to the right. Draw a rectangle 5 cm high.
Place a ruler on the edge of the small rectangle, step back from its lower left corner and upper left corner, closer to the center, 5 mm. Draw lines so that the corners of the fastening "ears" become beveled.
On the right side, make the same “ear” by repeating steps 9 and 10.
Draw the 4th wall with “ears” for fastening by analogy.

Cut out the piece along the outline.

Cover development

How to draw a cover pattern:

Draw a square with sides of 10.5 cm. This will be the top of the lid.
From the corners on the left side of the square, draw horizontal lines 3 cm long to the right.
Connect the lines with a straight line. This will create the left edge of the lid.
Draw the sides of the lid on the other sides in the same way.
Add “ears” to the top and bottom sides for fastening.

Cut out the workpiece along the contour.

Assembling the box

How to assemble the box:

To make the box easier to assemble, you need to press the fold lines. To do this, apply a ruler to the drawn stripes and draw along the lines with the back of the scissors blade. Do not press too hard on the tool, because you can damage the cardboard.
Bend the “ears” for fastening on the top and bottom walls inward.
Raise the walls with the “ears”.
Raise the remaining 2 walls.
Grease the "ears" for fastening with glue from the front side, connect them to the walls without "ears", gluing to the back side. The fold lines should clearly match the edges of the cardboard.

Press the glued areas with your fingers until the glue dries.

Assembling the lid

The box lid is assembled in a similar way: first, press the fold lines with the back of the scissors blade, then bend the sides, lubricate the fastening ears with glue and fix them, wait until the glue dries completely.

Decorating

Since the box is small, an abundance of decorations will overload it visually and make it not very attractive. Therefore, it is enough to stick a paper emblem on the front side of the lid, which will say who the gift is intended for, or a short congratulation.

One of the upper corners of the box can be decorated with a small bow made of thin satin ribbon. A large box made according to this principle can be wrapped with shiny paper and a wide satin ribbon crosswise, and a large lush bow can be tied in the center of the lid.

Instructions for making a reinforced box with a lid

A box with a lid (the lid's development should be 5-10 mm larger than the base) made of thick cardboard is suitable for packing heavy items, as well as textiles and fragile souvenirs. For work you will need corrugated double-layer cardboard, as well as thick colored paper.

Creating a box scan according to the selected dimensions

This will be a rectangular box with sides of 20x15 cm, the height of the walls is 10 cm. You can choose other values and make the packaging larger or smaller.

Procedure:

On cardboard, draw a rectangle with sides of 20x15 cm.
From the lower and upper corners on the left side, measure 10 cm. Connect the segments with a vertical line. This will be 1 of the walls of the box.
Draw the remaining 3 walls in the same way.
Add "ears" for fastening on both walls, 15 cm long. The width of the "ears" should be at least 5 cm, otherwise they will not fasten the walls of the box well.
Make beveled corners on the “ears”.
Cut out the blank along the contour using a stationery knife and a ruler.

You need to cut out exactly the same blank from thick colored paper, following these instructions. The only difference is that the width of the sides should be 2 times larger. The dimensions of the "ears" for fastening remain the same.