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Given
a sheet of paper of known dimensions, I use a spreadsheet program to
calculate dimensions for the layout, also referred to as a development
surface. The spreadsheet accounts for the intended use of the box by
allowing some dimensions to vary to maximize a given parameter, such
as total volume, frontal dimensions, deepest box of a certain height,
etc. I have two different spreadsheets, one for pentagonal boxes and
one for rectangular boxes.
With
Illustrator, make the layout into a multi-layered document. Save the
Illustrator file.
Open
it in PhotoShop to decorate the box panels, prepare a print job, and
save.
Next,
print the document on the paper, cut, score, and fold.
No glue
is typically required, yet the result is remarkably strong due to dual
folds along certain edges which act as beams. The boxes are self-sealing
and feature a hidden surprise when opened.
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Constraints
My printer
is the Epson 1270 ink-jet, therefore the following constraints:
Maximum
areal size (not shown) is large enough for 8.5" x 11" x 0.3"
of sheets
box1
and 2 are large enough for1.25" of CDs in protective sleeves, or
one video tape. Penta-box
is large enough for 1.25" of CDs, but no sleeves. A shorter height
would accomodate the sleeves. Train
was made as a collection of boxes 3.0" x 2.25" x 4.5"
and another collection half that size. The
larger size train engine was double-length (9.0") and required
a roll-fed banner sheet of 24" length.
Media
I have
made about 100 boxes this way, of various dimensions and with different
papers and decorations. I have yet to find the perfect paper. The strongest
papers(a) tend to print less brilliantly than the less strong(b). I
even made one of crystal clear acetate with printing on the inside and
mailed it to WIRED magazine. Never heard back.
Lumijet
Media: Museum Parchment
Thick and structurally very strong, but "pebbly" rougher finish
does not accept ink perfectly, however this can be used to advantage
in certain cases
Epson
media: Brilliant White Watercolor Paper
(matte) and Premium Luster Photo Paper (glossy, see photo above) Perfect
print quality on a somewhat thinner, weaker substrate.
See
also
pano-box application
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