Acetate Gift Box with Scored Sides

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Create a stunning transparent gift box using clear acetate sheets with professionally scored fold lines. This elegant project demonstrates how to construct a simple yet sophisticated box with tapered corners, perfect for presenting small gifts with a modern, see-through aesthetic. The finished piece showcases clean lines and a contemporary design that allows the contents to be beautifully displayed.

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Step by step

1. 

   Remove the protective sheet from your 12 by 12 inch acetate sheet by gently peeling it away from one corner.

   ▶ watch this step (12:30)
2. 

   Take two sheets of acetate and place one in your guillotine. Trim a thin slither off the top edge and a similar slither off one side to create a slightly smaller piece for your box lid.

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3. Decide on your desired box depth (approximately 1.5 inches is average). Use a score tool to score lines at this measurement on all four sides of both acetate sheets. ▶ watch 15:00
4. 

   Score additional lines at 1 cm intervals on all four sides of the acetate sheet. These scored lines will create the flaps that hold the box together.

   ▶ watch this step (17:00)
5. 

   At each corner, cut a diagonal line from the top corner down towards the base, then cut across to create a tapered corner flap. This creates a chamfered edge that will fold neatly when assembling the box.

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6. 

   Apply double-sided tape to the flaps of the acetate sheet. Fold the acetate up along the score lines, tucking the flaps inside to form the box base.

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7. 

   Repeat the taping and folding process with your second acetate sheet to create the box lid. Ensure all four sides are securely taped and the corners are neatly folded.

   ▶ watch this step (27:00)
8. Test that the lid fits over the base by gently pressing it down. The slightly smaller dimensions should allow it to sit snugly on top of the base. ▶ watch 29:30
9. 

   Decorate the top of your finished acetate box by adhering decorative paper panels featuring flowers and butterflies, or sentiment labels, to the exterior using double-sided tape.

   ▶ watch this step (30:00)

Tips from the show

• Construction weight acetate scores beautifully without creating the spidery web flare that occurs with thinner acetates.
• Don't take slivers off all four sides of the lid piece—only trim the top and one side to ensure proper fit.
• If you prefer a smaller box, cut 8 by 8 acetate sheets and score at 1 inch instead of 1.5 inches for a 7 by 7 finished box.

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