g. Fold laps up, and fold front and back. Shown in fifth drawing. h. Fold ends up, and paste or glue to laps. Shown in last drawing.

Note: - A great variety of rectangular-shaped boxes or trays may be made as indicated in these three problems. As planned Box Problems for the first grade, rule measurements are omitted in each case. More difficult constructions are reserved for later grades.

221. Small Square Box.

Box board, 1 piece, 3"x 3".

Glue.

Rule, pencil, scissors.

Box Board.

3"x3"

Laid Out Box Partly Folded.

Finished Box Three Views.

Directions: a. Measure from each corner of 3" square piece of box board a distance of 1/2" along each edge, and connect points, forming inner square and laps. Shown in first drawing.

b. Fold laps up, and fold front and back. Shown in second drawing.

c. Fold ends up, and glue to laps. Shown in last drawing.

Note: - As this is the first box problem involving rule measurements, care must be taken that pupils learn how to find the inch and half inch before beginning the work. The rules used should have as thin edges as possible in order to bring the markings as near the work as possible. The back of the rule should be used for a straight edge in drawing all lines. Try this problem in various sizes, - 4"x 4" and 5"x 5".

222. Rectangular Open Box.

Box board 1 piece, 6"x 9".

Glue.

Rule, pencil, scissors.

Box Board Laid Out.

Box Complete.

Directions: a. Lay out horizontal measurements from drawing, which may be placed upon the black board. Make short marks at top and bottom and connect.

b. Lay out vertical measurements at right and left edges and connect.

c. Cut along heavy lines for laps.

d. Fold laps up at right angles and fold sides up at right angles.

e. Fold ends up and glue to laps.

223. Box with Reinforced Corners.

Box board, I piece, 6"x9". Grooved stay tape, 1 piece, 4" long. Rule, pencil, scissors.

Stock Cut To Size 4"x 9" And Finished Box.

Open, Covered And Sliding Boxes.

Directions: a. Cut box board 4"x9".

b. Lay out lines on all sides, 1" from edge.

c. Cut away corners as indicated in drawing.

d. Use the straight edge of rule and the dull points of scissors and score on the lines for folding. This will allow the board to be bent without cracking irregularly.

e. Fold up sides and ends. Do not fold much beyond a position which is at right angles with the bottom.

f. Cut four pieces of the stay tape each slightly less than 1" in length.

g. Moisten tape and put in place on outside of corners.

Hold sides of box and tape in proper position until the tape sticks.

Note: - The following drawing may be used in place of the one on page 72 or the wider box may be made as an extra problem.

Steps In Making Box With Reinforced Corners.

321. Covered Small Box.

Box board, 1 piece, 6"x 9". Plain cover paper, 1 piece, 6"x 9". Stay tape, 8", paste. Rule, pencil, scissors.

Box Cut Out.

Cover Of Box.

41/4+"x5 1/2+"

Finished Box And Cover.

Directions: a. Lay out and cut box and cover to measurements.

b. Cut plain colored cover paper from same measurements, but with a little extra paper all around. This should not be over 1/16" on all sides.

Box And Cover c. Fold box and fasten corners with stay tape, cutting tape even with top and bottom edges.

d. Paste colored paper over box.

e. Fold cover and try on box to see if size is correct. Cover must be large enough to slide easily but closely over box.

f. Fasten corners of cover same as box with stay tape.

g. Paste colored paper over cover.

Note: - It may seem desirable in this first problem of fitting a box to omit the use of the colored paper, or to make two boxes, one with the paper finish and one without.

322. Pencil Box with Fitted Cover.

Box board, 2 pieces, 6"x 9".

Plain cover paper, 2 pieces, 6"x 9".

Manila wrapping paper, 1 piece, at least 1"x 16", or 2"x 8". Glue, paste. Rule, pencil, scissors.

Box Cut To Size, 4"x 9"

Cover Of Box, 3 1/2 + "x 8 1/2+"

Paper Outside For Box, 4"x 9"

Paper Outside For Cover, 4"x 9"

Directions: a. Lay out and cut box and cover, and paper outside for each, leaving laps on outside pieces as indicated.

b. Fold box and' fasten corners with 1" square pieces of manila paper glued around joint.