How to Make a Display Box

Step 1: Find a box that is

an appropriate size for a

display box. Refer to the

fair book rules for size

requirements.

Step 2: Cut the sides of the

box so they are diagonal

and cut off extra flaps. You

may need an adult to help

with this step.

Step 3: Cut a section of

paper that will cover the

back of the box. Lay the

box down and lightly spray

the back with craft glue.

Step 4: Allow the glue to

dry for a minute then attach

the paper. You can remove

and reapply paper as

needed to make it smooth.

Cut the extra paper so you

can fold it around the rest

of the box.

Step 5: Using the spray

glue fold the top and

bottom flaps so they are

inside the box. The outside

edges should be attached

with a hot glue gun to

ensure they will stick.

Step 6: Cut a section of

paper that will fit inside the

box. Fold the paper in the

middle. Cut a line on the

fold and crease the edges

so the paper will fit the

inside of the box.

Supply List:

Cardboard Box

Box Cutter / X-Acto Knife

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors

Spray Craft Glue - This is very sticky so you may want to use this outdoors

Wrapping Paper - Try to get thin paper that has lines for cutting on the back

Step 7: Lightly spray the

inside of the box and attach

folded paper. This is the

most difficult step as the

paper is hard to fit inside.

Step 8: For the top and

bottom flaps, fold the paper

to make a crease at the

edge of the box. Lift paper

up from the box.

Step 9: Fold paper under at

the crease to make a crisp

edge. Then attach the edge

of the paper to the box

using hot glue.

Step 10: Trim the edges of

the extra paper and attach

the sides with hot glue.

Step 11: Lay the side of the

box on the wrapping paper

and cut along the edges of

the box leaving 2 extra

inches on each side.

Step 12: Spray glue inside

the box and insert a corner

of the paper. Remove and

reapply paper as need until

the paper is smooth.

Step 13: Flip box onto

other side and fold paper so

it covers the outside edge

of the box. Spray side and

attach paper.

Step 14: Fold edges of

paper to obtain the same

crisp edge in steps 8-9.

Repeat process for the

other side of the box.

Step 15: Decorate box as

desired to display your

county fair exhibit.