
Constructing and Covering Boxes
The Art and Craft of Box Making
Schiffer Craft (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 28. April 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-7643-5891-3 (ISBN)
Description
A user-friendly 2nd edition of the classic guide to building and decorating boxes of artisan quality.
Learn all the steps necessary to make a variety of colorful, decorative,
useful boxes created from book board and covered with decorative papers and book cloth. Nearly 300 color photos illustrate every step needed to make hinged
lid, clamshell, and creative boxes.
Necessary tools and materials are
discussed in detail, and essential formulas are provided for each box type
discussed. Basic skills necessary for the successful production of any
box are also explored, including determining grain direction, pattern
layout, cutting materials, covering book board with paper or book cloth,
and gluing. Also provided are box making resources, a useful glossary
of terms, and an appendix featuring measurement conversions.
This 2nd edition includes a brand-new chapter on divided boxes, as well as additional creative box examples to further inspire you as you explore the craft.
Learn all the steps necessary to make a variety of colorful, decorative,
useful boxes created from book board and covered with decorative papers and book cloth. Nearly 300 color photos illustrate every step needed to make hinged
lid, clamshell, and creative boxes.
Necessary tools and materials are
discussed in detail, and essential formulas are provided for each box type
discussed. Basic skills necessary for the successful production of any
box are also explored, including determining grain direction, pattern
layout, cutting materials, covering book board with paper or book cloth,
and gluing. Also provided are box making resources, a useful glossary
of terms, and an appendix featuring measurement conversions.
This 2nd edition includes a brand-new chapter on divided boxes, as well as additional creative box examples to further inspire you as you explore the craft.
More details
Edition
2
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Illustrations
308 color images
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-5891-3 (9780764358913)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition

Book
02/2009
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
€37.32
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Persons
Tom Hollander and Cindy Hollander own Hollander's School
of Book & Paper Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They've taught book
arts for over twenty-five years. www.hollanders.com
of Book & Paper Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They've taught book
arts for over twenty-five years. www.hollanders.com