Young man I am in my 70's and have watched many, many young people do videos and they either talk to fast or I cannot understand them at all. I want you to know I love your videos. You explain everything very well and clear. Keep up the great work. I also subscribed. God Bless !!
Wow, thank you so much for the encouraging words! I have been blessed with a lot of speaking practice and I am so glad that it shows through in my videos. It is comments like yours that help me keep going when I feel like I am wasting my time making videos. Thanks again, - Eli
Two tips I have recently discovered in my crafting/DIY adventures, are 1. If you lay down super glue (liquid not gel) and then immediately sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the wet superglue it will almost instantly harden into an instant cement that can then be filed and sanded to make your perfect shape or to smooth out rough spots. I also painted over it will my nail polish afterwards,and though I have never tested it ,I think you could probably cover it with almost any paint. 2. Rubber erasers do not stick to hot glue! So you can use a rectangular white eraser,to smooth out your hot glue as it’s drying,and it will not stick,or burn your fingers. Added advantage to that is a perfectly smooth straight tool to flatten with. Happy crafting! -Kyra
Wow, thank you for sharing these tips, Kyra! Having an instant hard cement with super glue and baking soda can be super useful but I've never tried it before. I have never even heard about using an eraser to smooth out hot glue but it sounds genius. I'll have to try that the next time I'm gluing something. Have a blessed day, - Eli
My cardboard projects are always finished with paper mâché. If you mix equal parts water and flour then add equivalent amount of mod podge and stir, this applied to paper or cloth and then to the cardboard will dry and be extremely strong, especially if it cures for a couple or weeks or longer.
1) Take 2 pieces of single corrugation cardboard. Lay piece 1 on the table with the corrugation up/down and glue piece 2 on it with the corrugation left/right (so a 90 degree rotation) --> strong duoble corrugated piece. 2) Use kebab scewers (thicker than toothpick) and smear them with hot glue or PVA glue and then insert them into the corrugation holes. 3) Coat the whole cardboard with a mixture of water and PVA glue (the water will soften the cardboard letting the glue soak into it) --> if it warps after it dried, do the same but on the other side. Greetings from Belgium (Dutch speaking...)
When he mentioned using pins in cardboard, you could use bamboo meat skewers as reinforcement pins. They are usally sold in counts of 100 and cost next to nothing. If it is too small you can tape two together to make it stick better.
I had not thought about sewing through them to keep the cardboard together, and the resin would make it super strong. Thanks for sharing this idea! - Eli
I'm just starting out and use masking tape and wood glue so far. Thanks for these tips. Want to understand the 'cutting against or with the grain ' thing more.
I am so glad that you are starting and not overcompensating your crafting! Learning more and experimenting with the "grain" of the cardboard will be great for you. Judith, I am excited to have you watch my future videos God bless, - Eli
It may dry slower but I use tacky glue. It gives you more control because it dries slower giving you more time to pit it were yoy want itband looks smoother also is non toxic
The longer working time of tacky glue would certainly be nice in a lot of situations. I love hot glue but I cringe when I see people trying to use it for the wrong thing. Have a blessed day and happy crafting! - Eli
I just watched like 40 of your videos and shorts after googling "cheap supplies for prototyping". Can you make a video to tell us about yourself? Like how did you grow up and what do you think got you so interested in prototyping and designing. I think you should go work at IDEO. Look up David and Tom Kelley on youtube. And listen to their book "creative confidence".
Wow, thank you so much for the encouraging comment, David! I never really thought that people would care that much to hear about my personal story but after hearing the suggestion from you it sounds like a great idea for one of my live episodes (even if only a couple people watch it). I had never heard of IDEO but it looks like an awesome organization and perhaps it has a place somewhere in my future. As one who is always on the search for good books about creativity, I will certainly check out "Creative Confidence" and that TH-cam channel. You seem like a motivated and aspiring person that might find value in Seth Godin's book "Linchpins" about how to become indispensable in a workplace by using one's unique genius. (I just felt like I needed to recommend a book back to you... You can take it or leave it) I pray that the Lord would bless you and keep you today, - Eli Tennant
I am honored that you find my videos valuable. This is my only video on cardboard hinges, it is an older one but I think that it will still help you: th-cam.com/video/gTMJOtoNf5U/w-d-xo.html Best of luck with your project! Blessings, - Eli
This might be the dumbest idea ever, but I was wondering: what about inserting white glue withing the corrugated walls of the cardboard? Like, I'd have to add a little water to the white glue to make it less viscous, but after I insert and after it dries I think the cardbox is going to be mightily hardened. Have you tried this method or heard of it? Some care would be needed during the curing of the glue inside the cardbod, I know. But still.
Look at plywood and LVL. Layers of plywood are laid at 90 degrees for strength. in LVL layers are parallel for longitudinal strength. t's used in construction, and you can get long spans. I think you can get I-beam lengths too. I think layers at 120 degrees would work too. If your lengths of cardboard are too short, overlap as in brickwork.
I hope more people read this comment full of such fantastic cardboard crafting tips taken from the real world! As always, thank you so much for commenting and I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video. Blessings, - Eli
Yes you can. But I am not super experienced with resin so I didn't want to talk about it very much. If you are good with resin then it is one of the best ways to strengthen cardboard. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! - Eli
That is a really good question! However, It depends on what you want to do with it. If I want something strong I need thick double or even triple layer cardboard. But thinner cardboard is better for details and curves. Here is a video where I go more in depth: th-cam.com/video/Y3fGeKJYliw/w-d-xo.html Happy crafting, - Eli
That is a good question, I would recommend using multiple layers of cardboard and large ribs to support the shelf. If you could make several triangle shapes that went between the wall and the shelf, that could add a lot of strength. You might also consider attaching string to the front of the shelf and then securing the string to a point higher up on the wall. I hope this helps! - Eli
Young man I am in my 70's and have watched many, many young people do videos and they either talk to fast or I cannot understand them at all. I want you to know I love your videos. You explain everything very well and clear. Keep up the great work. I also subscribed. God Bless !!
Wow, thank you so much for the encouraging words! I have been blessed with a lot of speaking practice and I am so glad that it shows through in my videos. It is comments like yours that help me keep going when I feel like I am wasting my time making videos.
Thanks again,
- Eli
Two tips I have recently discovered in my crafting/DIY adventures, are
1. If you lay down super glue (liquid not gel) and then immediately sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the wet superglue it will almost instantly harden into an instant cement that can then be filed and sanded to make your perfect shape or to smooth out rough spots. I also painted over it will my nail polish afterwards,and though I have never tested it ,I think you could probably cover it with almost any paint.
2. Rubber erasers do not stick to hot glue! So you can use a rectangular white eraser,to smooth out your hot glue as it’s drying,and it will not stick,or burn your fingers. Added advantage to that is a perfectly smooth straight tool to flatten with. Happy crafting!
-Kyra
Wow, thank you for sharing these tips, Kyra! Having an instant hard cement with super glue and baking soda can be super useful but I've never tried it before.
I have never even heard about using an eraser to smooth out hot glue but it sounds genius. I'll have to try that the next time I'm gluing something.
Have a blessed day,
- Eli
Does cyanoacrylate in liquid form not burn the cardboard?
My cardboard projects are always finished with paper mâché. If you mix equal parts water and flour then add equivalent amount of mod podge and stir, this applied to paper or cloth and then to the cardboard will dry and be extremely strong, especially if it cures for a couple or weeks or longer.
1) Take 2 pieces of single corrugation cardboard. Lay piece 1 on the table with the corrugation up/down and glue piece 2 on it with the corrugation left/right (so a 90 degree rotation) --> strong duoble corrugated piece.
2) Use kebab scewers (thicker than toothpick) and smear them with hot glue or PVA glue and then insert them into the corrugation holes.
3) Coat the whole cardboard with a mixture of water and PVA glue (the water will soften the cardboard letting the glue soak into it) --> if it warps after it dried, do the same but on the other side.
Greetings from Belgium (Dutch speaking...)
Hey man... Thank you for your videos. I am going to make a playground for my Leo gecko. These methods wld be perfect!
When he mentioned using pins in cardboard, you could use bamboo meat skewers as reinforcement pins. They are usally sold in counts of 100 and cost next to nothing. If it is too small you can tape two together to make it stick better.
Hi, Jill
I actually have some of those bamboo secures. They certainly can work really well for that.
Thanks for the comment!
- Eli
Sometimes I used toothpicks for support
Toothpicks work well and they are small enough to avoid deforming the cardboard when you stab them through.
- Eli
Great editing, great presentation, I would say save up for a better camera for higher quality content 👍🏼
Thank you for the constructive advice. I'm budgeting more and more to level up the content.
Have a blessed day!
- Eli
I pile them in layers , then sew through them to keep them intact, drench them on Resin and let them dry.
I had not thought about sewing through them to keep the cardboard together, and the resin would make it super strong.
Thanks for sharing this idea!
- Eli
Your videos are awesome bro
I'm just starting out and use masking tape and wood glue so far. Thanks for these tips. Want to understand the 'cutting against or with the grain ' thing more.
I am so glad that you are starting and not overcompensating your crafting! Learning more and experimenting with the "grain" of the cardboard will be great for you.
Judith, I am excited to have you watch my future videos
God bless,
- Eli
Your the King of cardboard 😊 i dig it. Im working on cardboard dioramas. Your video's really help. Ty 🤟😎
So glad to be able to help you 🤠.
Have an awesome day and happy crafting!
- Eli
Great video! great explanation about triangles that helped me understand better.
I am glad the video helped you!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
- Eli
Your information is good to know.🎉 thank you for sharing.
I am happy to help you!
Have a blessed day,
- Eli
It may dry slower but I use tacky glue. It gives you more control because it dries slower giving you more time to pit it were yoy want itband looks smoother also is non toxic
The longer working time of tacky glue would certainly be nice in a lot of situations. I love hot glue but I cringe when I see people trying to use it for the wrong thing.
Have a blessed day and happy crafting!
- Eli
Bro you put videos on your channel that I always need and I finally find you 👍👍
I am so glad that my channel is a good fit for you! Thank you so much for your comment.
God bless you,
- Eli
Great video thank you!
I am so glad it was helpful!
I just watched like 40 of your videos and shorts after googling "cheap supplies for prototyping".
Can you make a video to tell us about yourself? Like how did you grow up and what do you think got you so interested in prototyping and designing.
I think you should go work at IDEO. Look up David and Tom Kelley on youtube. And listen to their book "creative confidence".
Wow, thank you so much for the encouraging comment, David!
I never really thought that people would care that much to hear about my personal story but after hearing the suggestion from you it sounds like a great idea for one of my live episodes (even if only a couple people watch it).
I had never heard of IDEO but it looks like an awesome organization and perhaps it has a place somewhere in my future. As one who is always on the search for good books about creativity, I will certainly check out "Creative Confidence" and that TH-cam channel.
You seem like a motivated and aspiring person that might find value in Seth Godin's book "Linchpins" about how to become indispensable in a workplace by using one's unique genius. (I just felt like I needed to recommend a book back to you... You can take it or leave it)
I pray that the Lord would bless you and keep you today,
- Eli Tennant
Hi David!
I just finished reading "Creative Confidence" and it was an amazing book. Thank you so much for the recommendation 😁
- Eli
Enjoying your videos. I'm doing some research on a build I'm working on... have you done any videos on cardboard hinges? 🤔
I am honored that you find my videos valuable. This is my only video on cardboard hinges, it is an older one but I think that it will still help you: th-cam.com/video/gTMJOtoNf5U/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck with your project!
Blessings,
- Eli
Thanks for the tips bro
You are very welcome! I am glad to be able to help you.
God bless you,
- Eli
This might be the dumbest idea ever, but I was wondering: what about inserting white glue withing the corrugated walls of the cardboard? Like, I'd have to add a little water to the white glue to make it less viscous, but after I insert and after it dries I think the cardbox is going to be mightily hardened. Have you tried this method or heard of it? Some care would be needed during the curing of the glue inside the cardbod, I know. But still.
Great video 👍
Thank you 😁. I am really glad that you enjoyed it!
- Eli
Look at plywood and LVL.
Layers of plywood are laid at 90 degrees for strength.
in LVL layers are parallel for longitudinal strength. t's used in construction, and you can get long spans. I think you can get I-beam lengths too.
I think layers at 120 degrees would work too.
If your lengths of cardboard are too short, overlap as in brickwork.
I hope more people read this comment full of such fantastic cardboard crafting tips taken from the real world!
As always, thank you so much for commenting and I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.
Blessings,
- Eli
can you just coat it with resin?
Yes you can. But I am not super experienced with resin so I didn't want to talk about it very much. If you are good with resin then it is one of the best ways to strengthen cardboard.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
- Eli
Wich is best cardboard type?
That is a really good question! However, It depends on what you want to do with it. If I want something strong I need thick double or even triple layer cardboard. But thinner cardboard is better for details and curves.
Here is a video where I go more in depth: th-cam.com/video/Y3fGeKJYliw/w-d-xo.html
Happy crafting,
- Eli
@@MakerBrain Thanks man
I will see your video
Cool, I hope it helps!
How to make a wall shelf stronger
That is a good question, I would recommend using multiple layers of cardboard and large ribs to support the shelf. If you could make several triangle shapes that went between the wall and the shelf, that could add a lot of strength. You might also consider attaching string to the front of the shelf and then securing the string to a point higher up on the wall.
I hope this helps!
- Eli
@@MakerBrain ok thanks
MOD PODGE IS BETTER...dries clear and is harder than wood glue
I used mod podge a little bit. After doing this experiment. It definitely gives a more clean result.