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A UNIQUE GIFT BOX BEGINS WITH A SQUARE
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Basic calculation for the size of the box is: box width & depth = a x 1.42 and divided by 2 box height = a x 1.42 and divided by 4, where a is size of the square you begin with, 1.42 is Ö2 |
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| For 3-in.-square box, begin with 8-1/2-in. square for top and 8-1/4-in. square for bottom. For other sizes, experiment using plain paper. | |
| 1. After fusing your fabric to paper base, lay fabric-side down and mark center of paper square with pencil cross roughly from corner to corner (marks won't show in finished box). Fold each corner to center, crease, and unfold. |  |
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2. Fold each corner to center of farthest fold on opposite side. Crease and unfold. |
| 3. Cut in four places as shown, along foldlines, just to inner crease. Cuts will be on two opposite sides. |  |
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4. Fold one uncut corner to center on original crease. Fold same side again to center and crease folds. Repeat with opposite corner. |
| 5. Unfold last folds halfway on each side, so sides stand up. Fold cut tabs toward each other, overlapping them. |  |
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6. Fold each extended end over its
tab side and down into bottom of box, creating final two box
sides. Crease inside bottom with fingernail.
Place dot of white glue under four corners and hold in place for moment (or, when using paper, anchor with small piece of double-sided tape). |