How to make a box from a circle

How to make a box from a circle

This method makes boxes with arced tops. They are nice for trinkets and napkin trays.

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What You'll Need

  • paper box
  • box
  • box from circle
  • paper crafts

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Materials:

    Paper

    Paper glue

    Circular object to trace a circle

    Pen

    Scissors

     

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Use a circular object to trace the circle and then cut it out.

     

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Bring the edges together as if you were going to fold the circle in half.

    Do not crease it only pinch it at the center

     

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Fold the sides to the pinch mark in the center

     

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Result

    Unfold

     

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Rotate the circle. Bring the top and bottom together as if you were going to fold it in half .

    Do not crease it just make a pinch mark at the center. Pay attention that the creases on the sides are aligned.

     

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Result

    Unfold

     

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Bring the corner creases together. 

     

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Result

     

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10

    Repeat on all the corners

     

  11. 11

    Step 11

    Step 11

    Flip the circle over to the back side.

    Put glue on one corner.

     

  12. 12

    Step 12

    Step 12

    Flip it back to the front side and refold the glued corner.

     

  13. 13

    Step 13

    Step 13

    Repeat on all the corners.

    If the triangles are sticking out, put glue in one side and press them against the inside walls.

    To make a napkin tray you will need a circle at least twice as large as the napkin.

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    Step 14

    Step 14

    Enjoy!

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