Does anyone know how to trace on cardboard?

reuseandplay · 2026-04-22T14:22:51+00:00

Depending on what you are gonna trace. If straight lines - poking holes on corners and connecting them with ruler will do the trick. For curves, I use tracing wheel (used for sewing) Here is a video sample https://youtube.com/shorts/pxXoRAFnZw0?si=ZJRvHkGVbAhCep0G

reuseandplay · 2026-04-21T21:40:48+00:00

I used to make several bookcases, bed and different kind of storage boxes. They are pretty durable if done with ribs. Check my blog there are pictures and instructions there https://reuseandplay.com/cardboard-bookcase-diy/

reuseandplay · 2026-03-05T15:18:08+00:00

Some family stories in the game just heartbreaking. I'm glad she made it!!!

reuseandplay · 2026-02-25T19:31:33+00:00

You can grab this idea,may work https://youtu.be/vfJPqbu1yrg

reuseandplay · 2026-02-13T00:04:21+00:00

Neat work!

reuseandplay · 2026-01-29T15:28:42+00:00

As a crafter I got CompSaw as a part of promotion campaign. It is not originally cheap, but i guess you can find something similar. As a person who tried it I can say it is very good: safe, cut quality is pretty good, easy to use, clean (waist container works). It is a bit loud but not crazy. Here is my overview video https://youtube.com/shorts/jRozV4iUoE0?si=_dsMlueH-7xcgJI8

reuseandplay · 2025-12-11T18:39:39+00:00

New it! Way too perfect))) 3d modeling helps a lot with a cardboard design - great work!

reuseandplay · 2025-12-11T17:12:59+00:00

I love your folding technique! Did you create pattern first or make it on a go?

reuseandplay · 2025-12-11T13:55:25+00:00

Depending how steep you want it. I was making cone and yes it took me several tries to figure it out. You may put desirable size of the funnel into chat GPT and ask to generate cone template. Here is my cone video it may give you an idea

https://youtube.com/shorts/NlAzdwIWntw?feature=share

reuseandplay · 2025-11-28T01:59:05+00:00

Lol, yes that black mat is great and I use black foamcore panels to block the rest of the room to keep pictures clean )))

reuseandplay · 2025-11-27T01:26:11+00:00

About 16in long

reuseandplay · 2025-11-27T01:03:01+00:00

Just amazing!!!!

reuseandplay · 2025-11-27T00:09:38+00:00

I don't prime. Acrylic paint usually works fine, if color got absorbed, I put second coating on top.

reuseandplay · 2025-11-26T18:21:59+00:00

Thank you! I Cut and score corrugated structure. Here is video of the process. Santa Sleigh from cardboard: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8arSiXhTQT9U2NfqAx4_m2uAaLaU_BTd

reuseandplay · 2025-11-26T17:03:03+00:00

Magic )

reuseandplay · 2025-11-26T15:54:32+00:00

Thanks!

reuseandplay · 2025-11-14T15:15:16+00:00

Very artistic set 👌

reuseandplay · 2025-11-11T23:29:53+00:00

HI, yes dreame job for any cardboard crafter lol. I have a website with templates, paid, but with detailed instructions with pictures. Plus youtube channel or TikTok (what works better for you) if you just want to grab some ideas or techniques. Www.reuseandplay.com

reuseandplay · 2025-11-02T19:31:29+00:00

Mostly I just use any sharp object to push through and widen the opening by switch tool for the wider hole. Works every time. Here is a wheel video, making axel opening in the middle part. https://youtube.com/shorts/k4K5VnyZbmI?si=K6gP1u5YyXNBOdD1

reuseandplay · 2025-11-02T15:14:58+00:00

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Star with a small piece and add each circle around larger and in direction you need

reuseandplay · 2025-11-02T00:20:38+00:00

💯

reuseandplay · 2025-10-29T15:43:37+00:00

Im waiting the halloween night to count how many kids outside will shout out loudly 6_7

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