How to make paper boxes

How to make paper boxes: popular handmade DIY tutorials and practical tips on the Internet

Recently, handmade DIY, especially carton making, has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. Whether they are environmental life advocates, parent-child interaction enthusiasts, or storage experts, they are all sharing creative methods of making cartons. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with structured data and detailed tutorials.

1. Analysis of popular demand for carton production (data in the past 10 days)

2. Basic carton making tutorial (the most liked version on the Internet)

According to the popular videos of Douyin handicraft blogger @creativelifehome (3.2 million fans):

Material preparation:

1. Cardboard (recommend reusing express boxes)

2. Ruler and pencil

3. Scissors or utility knife

4. Glue/double-sided tape

5. Decorative materials (optional)

Production steps:

1.Measure and cut:Draw an expansion diagram on cardboard according to the required size (a standard cuboid requires 6 faces)

2.Crease treatment:Use a ruler to press out all crease lines. It is recommended to make shallow folds first and then adjust them.

3.Glue assembly:Fix the bottom surface first, then glue the sides in turn, and finally seal the top

4.Reinforcement:Attach reinforcement strips to seams (important step)

3. Top 5 popular carton creative designs

4. Solutions to common problems in carton production

Organized based on Zhihu’s popular questions and answers:

Q:What should I do if the carton is easily deformed?

A:①Choose corrugated cardboard ②Add a "well" support frame inside ③Paste cotton cloth on the outer layer

Q:How to make special-shaped cartons?

A:① Use 3D software to model first ② Expand the model into a plan view ③ Reserve the bonding edges

5. Innovation trends in environmentally friendly cartons

Weibo #GreenLife# topic data shows:

1.Degradable coating:Use potato starch glue instead of chemical glue

2.Seed carton:The box contains plant seeds, which can be planted after being discarded

3.Smart paper box:Integrated NFC tag to realize traceability function

6. Safety guide for parent-child carton making

According to the recommendations of the National Toy Quality Inspection Center:

1. Avoid using sharp tools. For children, it is recommended to use safety scissors.

2. Pigment selection should comply with EN71-3 standards

3. Small parts need to be firmly fixed to prevent the risk of swallowing

Through the above structured content, you can quickly master the current hot methods and precautions for carton production. It is recommended to start practicing with basic square boxes and gradually try creative designs, which can not only cultivate hands-on skills but also add environmentally friendly fun to life.