How to make a box from a circle
This method makes boxes with arced tops. They are nice for trinkets and napkin trays.
What You'll Need
- paper box
- box
- box from circle
- paper crafts
Steps
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Step 1
Materials:
Paper
Paper glue
Circular object to trace a circle
Pen
Scissors
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Step 2
Use a circular object to trace the circle and then cut it out.
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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
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Step 4
Fold the sides to the pinch mark in the center
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Step 5
Result
Unfold
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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.
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Step 7
Result
Unfold
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Step 8
Bring the corner creases together.
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Step 9
Result
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Step 10
Repeat on all the corners
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Step 11
Flip the circle over to the back side.
Put glue on one corner.
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Step 12
Flip it back to the front side and refold the glued corner.
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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
Enjoy!