Covered Hat Boxes

1   Measure the height of the box + 2cm in each side. The best result is achieved when finishing at a corner. The first piece of paper extends 2cm around the corner.

2   Apply a thin layer of glue onto the box to prevent it sucking the glue from the paper. Also apply glue to the paper.

3   Put on the paper and smooth out air bubbles.

4   Cut a notch in each corner and fold down the flaps. Remember to glue.

5   Glue on the next piece of paper exactly from one corner to the next. Always cut it a bit smaller, as the glue makes the paper expand

6   Measure the base, cut (slightly smaller) and glue on.

7   For the lid, cut away paper for the corner as shown.

8   Fold down the flaps and glue in the order as shown.

9   At the intersections on the largest boxes, the best result is achieved when you manage to get the pattern to fit. The edges abut or overlap 1cm.