Explosion Box

Make the body of the explosion box

• From the paper, cut 3 pieces measuring:
  • 30 x 30 cm (11-13/16 x 11-13/16 inches)
  • 29 x 29 cm (11-7/16 x 11-7/16 inches)
  • 17 x 17 cm (6-11/16 x 6-11/16 inches)

• On the 30 x 30 cm (11-13/16 x 11-13/16 inches) piece, at 10 cm (3-15/16 inches) from each corner, make a 10-cm (3-15/16-inch) cut.

• Fold perpendicular to each cut to mark the place, then unfold it.

• On the 29 x 29 cm (11-7/16 x 11-7/16 inches) piece, draw a square at each corner measuring 10 x 10 cm (3-15/16 x 3-15/16 inches).

• Cut them out. This will leave you with a cross.

• Fold each tip of the cross in over the center square, marking the spot for the fold.

• Glue the cross on the bottom of the box.

Make the lid of the explosion box

• Cut a 16.3-cm (6-7/16-inch) square.

• Fold in each edge by 3 cm (1-3/16 inches) to mark the spot.

• Make a cut of 3 cm (1-3/16 inches) at each corner (bold lines on the template).

• Fold these cut tabs toward the inside.

• Tape them in place.
• Refold the sides of the lid.
• Tape them in place.

• Refold the sides of the box that will be held closed by the lid.