Explosion Box Templates and Box Assembly Tutorial

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Box Bottom

Explosion Box Lid

Box Base Assembly:

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Score at 4″ and 8″ one side, turn clockwise and score 4″ and 8″
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Cut the four corners out according to the template
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After all four corners are cut out, fold along score lines.  Set aside.

Box Lid Assembly:

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Cut a piece of cardstock 8 1/4″ x 8 1/4″, score at 1″ and 2″ on all four sides.
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Cut slits and triangles according to the template.
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Your lid will look like this when done
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Fold along all score lines.  Make sure you use a bone folder for nice sharp creases.
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Apply adhesive along the top edge of the “notched” sides as shown and fold over once.  Repeat on the other side
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Fold the tabs in towards the center on both sides as shown.
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Apply adhesive to the top flap as shown.
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Flip the glued side over the two tabs
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Pinch closed.  Repeat on opposite side.
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Completed box lid
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Fold sides up
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Place lid on top.

 

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