At each corner of the box make cuts in the paper so that it may be pasted to the inside of the box at one edge and to the bottom of the box at the other. It is advised that no attempt be made to line either the inside or the base. The case should be enough larger than the box to allow the latter to slip easily but not fall out. By making each side of the case ⅛ of an inch wider than the corresponding sides of the box, this is accomplished. It will be noticed that three narrow faces are shown in the drawing. Lap the broader outside face B over the narrower one A and paste securely. This gives stability to the outside.
Cut a strip of vellum long enough to paste around the box and extend beyond it at least ½ inch at each end. Paste this to the foundation; at each corner make cuts in the vellum, and paste projecting parts to the inside of the foundation.
[4] From “War Time Occupations.”
Plate XXXVIII.
Problem XII
A PORTFOLIO
Time: 6 hours.
Materials: Newsboard, vellum, cover paper, lining paper, tape.
(A). This portfolio consists of two foundation pieces of newsboard, covered and lined with paper and joined by a back of vellum. Let the size and shape of these covers be determined by the use to which they are to be put. They may be for drawings, maps, compositions, etc. The size of the newsboard will practically be the size of the finished portfolio, and should be somewhat larger than the papers it is to hold.
Plan the back, which consists of two pieces of vellum, wide enough to allow for the space desired between the covers, and also to lap onto each cover at least one inch. One piece of vellum should be long enough to lap over the ends of the newsboard about ½ an inch, and the other piece should be about ⅛ of an inch shorter than the newsboard.