Hexagon Box Tutorial

~ Lost Teeth ~

Yesterdays post was all about the DCWV / May Arts Craft Challenge. This hexagon tooth keeper was part of my entry. Take some time to read the following post and you'll be a top-notch hex box maker in no time!!!

~ Top ~

Supplies and Tools:

paper trimmer with scoring blade, ruler, hexagon templates, cardstock, adhesive

Step 1: Follow this link, Hexagon Happiness, for instructions on downloading and printing hexagon templates. You will need the large hexagon template for this part of the box. It is best to make this box from plain cardstock or scrap paper for your first try.

Step 2: Trace and cut a large hexagon from cardstock. Measure one of the outside edges. Subtract this amount from 2 inches. (My amount was 3/4 of an inch). Score the hexagon at this measurement from the outside edge. I've highlighted the score marks with pencil on the following image.

Step 3: Lay the hexagon so a flat edge is on the top and bottom. Trace a straight line through the intersection points of the score marks.

Step 4: Repeat step 3 for each edge of the hexagon. Number the lines on the right of the flat edge of the hexagon in order from 1-6.

Step 5: Letter the lines on the left of the flat edge of the hexagon in order from A - F.

Step 6: Make a large dot at each intersection of the numbered and lettered lines. Cut the numbered lines from the edge of the hexagon to the dot.

Step 7: Fold the edges of the hexagon upward at each score mark. This will be the sides of the box top. Make a fold at the lettered lines so that a diamond shaped flap of cardstock is folded toward the inside edge of the side of the box.

Step 8: Place adhesive directly on the number. Press both edges of the hexagon together so that they make a corner of the box side. Repeat for each edge of the hexagon.

~ Bottom ~

Supplies and Tools

paper trimmer with scoring blade, ruler, hexagon templates, cardstock, adhesive

Step 1:Follow this link, Hexagon Happiness, for instructions on downloading and printing hexagon templates. You will need the large hexagon template for this part of the box. It is best to make this box from plain cardstock or scrap paper for your first try.

Step 2:Trace and cut a large hexagon from cardstock. Measure one of the outside edges. Subtract this amount from 2 inches. (My amount was 3/4 of an inch). Cut the hexagon at this measurement from the outside edge. This measurement needs to be exact because a hexagon has six sides and we will need 12 inches of paper to make the box sides.

Step 3:Cut a strip of cardstock, 2 inches by 12 inches. Score the length of the strip of cardstock, 1/2 inch from the edge.

Step 4:Score the width of the strip of cardstock every 2 inches.

Step 5:Cut the 1/2 inch side of the strip of cardstock along each score mark. Be EXTREMELY careful not to cut past the 1/2 inch lengthwise score mark.

Step 6:Fold the 1/2 inch by 2 inch flaps of cardstock upward.

Step 7:Adhere the flaps of the cardstock strip onto the hexagon from Step 2. If the corner where the sides of the box meet is not secure, place a piece of tape inside the box.

Leave me a comment if these instructions are not clear enough and I will revamp them. I appreciate your assistance greatly!

~charity becker~