Thank you so much for sharing! I would like to make one that is quite large, 65cm in length for a large manuscript. Should I use a thicker kind of board, or even wood for the lower part to make it more steardy? :)
The bookboard I used for this was 2mm thick. The Lineco Binder's board that I use says .208cm or .082in on the label (no measurements in mm) but I measured mine and it is 2mm. (Here's a link to what I use: amzn.to/2XxAVmT). The board will warp a little bit when you apply paper or bookcloth to one side but it evens itself out after you apply paper or bookcloth to the other side. I also put everything under weight while it dries just to ensure everything dries flat. You want to use good quality bookboard for this box. If you use cheap chipboard it will almost certainly warp.
@@almurda Awesome! I'm working on the conversion right now. I'll let you know when I've uploaded the metric versions. (There are two worksheets). You can be my test subject. Lol!
@@almurda Okay, the converted worksheets are finished and uploaded to my website: www.handmadebooksandjournals.com/create-custom-books/boxes-and-slipcases/clamshell-box/clamshell-box-worksheets/ If you use them, please let me know if you find any errors. (I've proofread them and double-checked the conversion math, but obviously I haven't made a box using them yet. :)
The worksheets on my website are in both metric and imperial measurements. The videos are only in imperial measurements, because that's the system I use.
Oh my goodness I just found u I'm in heaven I've been sort of doing books my self this is the perfect site yah yipppeeeee
Excellent tutorial. The 3/16th spacer is crucial. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Teresa! I agree about the spacer. You could just measure this out or eyeball the space, but the spacer makes it quick and perfect.
Thanks for the video. Your worksheet is very helpful!
¡Qué maravilla de trabajo!
Enhorabuena! 👏👏👏
...Y muchas gracias por compartirlo con todos!
Besitos desde España 😙
Thank you so much for sharing! I would like to make one that is quite large, 65cm in length for a large manuscript. Should I use a thicker kind of board, or even wood for the lower part to make it more steardy? :)
I love clamshell boxes, but I have never made one. Thank you for the download!
:) I hope this all helps. Let me know if you have questions or need help.
Thank you for the guidance
May I ask what thickness in mm is the cardboard and does it not warp after drying? Thanks
The bookboard I used for this was 2mm thick. The Lineco Binder's board that I use says .208cm or .082in on the label (no measurements in mm) but I measured mine and it is 2mm. (Here's a link to what I use: amzn.to/2XxAVmT).
The board will warp a little bit when you apply paper or bookcloth to one side but it evens itself out after you apply paper or bookcloth to the other side. I also put everything under weight while it dries just to ensure everything dries flat. You want to use good quality bookboard for this box. If you use cheap chipboard it will almost certainly warp.
Is the worksheet available in metric measurements? That would make it a lot easier.
No, it's not, but I've been thinking I should make a metric version of all of my worksheets. Maybe the time is now. Thanks for the push. :)
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks I'm a grad student teaching photography and this would be amazing for making portfolio boxes and books.
@@almurda Awesome! I'm working on the conversion right now. I'll let you know when I've uploaded the metric versions. (There are two worksheets). You can be my test subject. Lol!
@@KristiWarrenHandmadeBooks sound great!
@@almurda Okay, the converted worksheets are finished and uploaded to my website: www.handmadebooksandjournals.com/create-custom-books/boxes-and-slipcases/clamshell-box/clamshell-box-worksheets/
If you use them, please let me know if you find any errors. (I've proofread them and double-checked the conversion math, but obviously I haven't made a box using them yet. :)
Hola. Muy bonito trabajo ¿Podrías decir las medidas en centímetros, por favor? Saludos.
The worksheets on my website are in both metric and imperial measurements. The videos are only in imperial measurements, because that's the system I use.