“Takeout” Box Instructions and First Pillow Test
This is one of those folds that is so simple that I suspect it has to have been designed before. What I really like about it is it’s strength and good use of paper. Its 3 in high and a 3.5 by 3.5 inch. Given that this vellum started out as a regular 8.5×11 cut into a 8.5 inch square I think the space that is kept is great and it is very strong, as demonstrated
As is usual if this has been done before please post applicable information and a link if possible.
Instructions start here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christine42/3205167722/
Also I am posting a really rough first draft of a pillow based off the Oceania Box. Eric’s comment about made me think about some earlier faux suede I tried tessellating this summer. I think I may have to suck it up and buy some real suede or leather to get the body that I want for the design.
The faux suede does not have enough body to hold the separated to curve the pleats. Freehanding the ironing not a good idea. My eyeball isn’t that good. I should sew across the base of the pleats before sewing for assembly. When I bought this I was at an upholstery fabric store. I absolutely loved a vivid turquoise blue leather that I saw, this was bought in place of leather cause of cost. I will play with this more when I have time.
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I could only get page one for the box, fold the square with 2 diagonals. Wwhere are the rest of the directions?????
If you look at the upper right hand side of the screen you can see more pictures in a small box click the next yellow one. They are labeled in order.
I absolutely love the takeout container! Its simplicity makes it easy to memorize, and its elegance makes even a scrap of computer paper an eye-catching piece. Thank you so very much for sharing!