How to make a custom cardboard packing box for FREE with Rajiv Surendra and Laura Fetterley

Rajiv's close friend, Laura Fetterley, shares her technique for making a custom cardboard packing box with used cardboard. Laura developed this method through years of packing and shipping delicate objects and Rajiv has often marveled at the beauty of her technique; the finished boxes are both sturdy and neat. Today Laura shows Rajiv how she makes a box for one of her oil paintings!
Check out Laura's artwork on instagram:
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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:00 | Introduction: The Art of Making a Box
• 0:18 | How a Painting Commission Sparked This Idea
• 0:39 | Introducing Laura: The Cardboard Box Expert
• 1:03 | The Concept of Custom Recycled Packaging
• 1:18 | Packing a Handmade Vase for Shipping
• 1:38 | Laura’s Still Life Painting and Shipping Challenges
• 2:03 | The Importance of Proper Packaging for Art
• 2:22 | Learning from a Vintage Shop Experience
• 2:54 | Why Custom Boxes Are Better than Store-Bought Ones
• 3:19 | The Value of Exact Measurements
• 4:12 | Finding and Reusing Old Cardboard
• 5:07 | Turning Boxes Inside Out for a Clean Finish
• 6:01 | Planning the Six Sides of the Box
• 7:09 | Avoiding Weak Seams and Structural Flaws
• 8:02 | Tools of the Trade: Utility Knife and Cutting Surface
• 8:55 | Creating Flaps and Tabs for Assembly
• 10:27 | The Beauty of Precision in Crafting
• 10:39 | What is a Bone Folder and How to Use It
• 11:25 | Scoring, Folding, and Structural Craftsmanship
• 12:17 | Rajiv Learns to Fold Like a Pro
• 13:15 | Crafting with Patience and Precision
• 14:22 | Cutting and Assembling the First Box
• 16:18 | Measuring Accurately: Avoiding Common Mistakes
• 17:33 | A Lesson in Teamwork and Humor
• 18:44 | How to Fix a Box That Doesn’t Fit
• 19:04 | Building a Protective Shell for a Painting
• 20:17 | Why You Should Never Let Packing Touch the Art
• 21:05 | Making Custom Cardboard Corners
• 22:11 | Step-by-Step: Folding and Scoring for Corners
• 23:39 | Protecting Fragile Artwork with Layers
• 24:58 | Creating the Perfect Lid
• 25:45 | Wrapping with Brown Paper Like a Gift
• 27:20 | Using Recycled Bubble Wrap for Extra Safety
• 28:39 | Finding the Perfect Cardboard Fit
• 30:37 | Building the Final Outer Box
• 32:07 | Precision and Patience in Craftsmanship
• 34:43 | Taping and Sealing for Durability
• 37:45 | The Finished Box: Functional and Beautiful
• 39:14 | Lessons in Craftsmanship and Sustainability
• 40:07 | Celebrating 100,000 Subscribers with Champagne
• 41:52 | Final Reflections and Gratitude

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Custom Cardboard Packaging
• Recycled Box Crafting
• DIY Art Shipping Techniques
• Sustainable Creativity
• Eco-Friendly Packaging Ideas
• Handmade Art Transport
• Vintage Shop Shipping Lessons
• Bone Folder Tutorial
• Paper Crafting for Beginners
• Cardboard Sculpting Techniques
• Packaging Fine Art
• Measuring for Precision
• Creative Collaboration
• Upcycling Household Materials
• Aesthetic Utility Design
• DIY Storage Solutions
• Functional Art Design
• Handmade Box Construction
• Paper Engineering Basics
• Craftsmanship with Purpose
• DIY Tools and Materials
• Folding and Scoring Paperboard
• Preserving Artwork in Transit
• Creative Gift Wrapping
• Brown Paper Packaging Aesthetics
• Recycled Bubble Wrap Use
• Box Reinforcement Tips
• Shipping Pottery Safely
• Mistake Recovery in Crafting
• Making a Custom Lid
• Structural Design Principles
• Artistic Sustainability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Eco Conscious Crafting
• Home Workshop Inspiration
• YouTube Silver Play Button Celebration
• DIY Art Community
• Creative Friendship
• Artisan Skill Development
• Rajiv Surendra’s DIY Philosophy
• How to Make a Beautiful Custom Box from Recycled Cardboard | DIY Packaging Art

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