How To Make Cardboard Jewelry Boxes

Cardboard boxes are made of a hard and strong material that can withstand scraped spot. The boxes are additionally utilized for making adornment frill for style since they can be effectively changed to any measurement. This is the reason these boxes are perfect for putting away and transporting diverse things. Recyclable material is utilized as a part of the creation of Cardboard boxes. It is assuming a noteworthy part in minimizing bundling waste. There are different methods to make a cardboard jewelry box. Now you should not need to worry about your jewelry, when you have a cardboard jewelry box to store them. You should make the box small or big or in a medium size. There are some tutorials and guides present on the internet but to go for the best ones is a bit difficult. So, we are here with a very easy tutorial and method through which in no time you can make a cardboard jewelry box.

Make a base
You should first get a design of the jewelry box you want to make. Then you should get a cardboard in a rectangular or square form. With the help of a scale, mark the lines according to the size of your box on the cardboard piece. Measure the lines properly. Do not make lines without measuring. Make the shape of a rectangular or square box. You can also extend the lines according to the edge of the box you want to make.

Make sides
According to the chosen measurement and size of your box, you should start cutting. Keep in mind that cardboard is a bit hard material so your cutter or scissor should be sharp enough. Otherwise, it will affect the result badly. We have chosen the measurement of 4 cm length and width for each side of the box. After measuring, we have cut down the cardboard. After that, we got a thick tape to join each side of the box. You use glue also if you want to. Keep in mind; if you are using glue then a thick layer will be applied on the cardboard. Make sure the cardboard pieces are joined together strongly.

Now make the tabs
You should draw the diagonal lines now on the cardboard. These lines are used for the corner of your box. These pieces will act as tabs when you will be folding the box. You should make tabs for the four corners of your box. The tab making is the easiest step. You should make other diagonal lines on the cardboard. It is time for making the fold down flaps.

Cutting
It is time to cut down all the tabs, flaps and other pieces of cardboard with a sharp cutter or scissor. You should be extra careful while doing it. Leave the corner of the tab in square shape. You will have to repeat this step for all the four corners of your box. Now cut down the tabs but cut one half of the tab in square form. You should cut it along the diagonal line. After that, remove one half of the square. Every single side of the box will have a one tab.

Additional things
Now, it is the time to make the additional things of the box. You can make lots of beautiful things to beautify your jewelry box. For making the flips you will need a ruler and a sharp cutter and along the diagonal line, cut the flips. The fold down flaps is not so easy to make but give your best.

Glue and fold
It is the time to now fold and glue your box. You should fold the box along the marked lines. The tabs are used to be placed to slot between the two side sections. You should use your glue to hold the side sections in the place. After completing this step, your one part of the jewelry box is completed.

Make the lid
There are many DIY experts who make lids in just seconds. To make the lid, you should first measure the width of your jewelry box which you have already created. The lid must be big then the box but it not should be too big. It should fit onto the box completely. First of all, make the base of the lid. The lid should be made with the thick cardboard. The thin cardboard is not as tough as the thick one. After drawing the lines, cut them and then join the sides of the lid with glue or tape.

Final touch
You can now color your jewelry box according to your choice. There are many different ways to décor it like ribbons and chart paper cover. If you do not want to cover it up with a chart paper then give it shades with the help of paint. Do remember that you should paint it twice for the better looks.