elevate your designs by using these tips
In this blog I share tips on the following cartonnage topics:
book cloth | cutting | gluing | lining | tools | workspace
lining
Besides being beautiful, book cloth is used to protect corners. With just paper lining, the corners are weak and the paper can tear. Do you want to use paper? Combine the two like I did with this box.
gluing
Use double-side tape to better secure book cloth parts together. You can easily glue over this tape. I use double-sided tape by 3M with a width of 0.3" | 8 mm.
cutting
Always cut the lining after gluing and lining one side of the greyboard. NOT after you've lined all sides of the greyboard! This makes the corner finishes more beautiful.
cutting
When you cut greyboard by hand, there's always a chance that it's slightly off. Use this side at the bottom or inside of your design. Use the most right-angled side in plain sight.
tools
Use a teflon folder instead of a bonefolder for cartonnage. A teflon folder won't leave a slightly polished or glazed finish on book cloth on paper where the folder has been used. This is the best investment I've ever made!
Book cloth
When you fold over a piece of book cloth, cut away the parts that stick out with your scissors. Be careful not to cut away the covered greyboard!
gluing
Use PVA glue for box making. Add some water before applying. Cover the glue if you're not using it for a while.
gluing
Let your PVA glue dry in the open air if you want to clean the tray. When the glue has dried, you can pull it straight out of the tray to use it again.
workspace
In my studio I have items from IKEA. I have four tables, consisting of two MITTBAK TRESTLES and one LAGKAPTEN table top. Under the table I have an ALEX drawer to store things that I do not need on my work table.
workspace
When I started box making more than 20 years ago, the first item I bought was this 0.2" | 6 mm tempered glass plate with rounded edges to cut on. I still work on the same glass plate. You can easily clean it and it's the best investment I've ever made!
I hope you'll find these tips helpful for cartonnage. Please let me know if you have a question about cartonnage that I can use for this blog. You can send me an email with the link below.
Enjoy crafting,
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