How to Make a Cardboard Box for Shipping and Mailing Any Size

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  • How to make a cardboard box. DIY Cardboard Carton Box. I explain in detail how to make a box any size you need out of recycled corrugated cardboard.
    I made a video earlier of my process of building a box and I have received a volume of comments that an explanation of the process would be appreciated.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 223

  • @AlexanderDyer
    @AlexanderDyer  5 років тому +49

    Thanks for checking out my video, I hope you found it useful. You can find links for the products I use above in the description by first clicking "SHOW MORE".

  • @tonyc5371
    @tonyc5371 4 роки тому +65

    Legit youre the only person on YT who actually made it easy, clear and simple to follow. Thanks ive been trying to figureout how the F* to create my own packaging and develop a prototype thanks

  • @djlatino101
    @djlatino101 4 роки тому +86

    you’re the dad i never had ty

  • @Esther-ps3vx
    @Esther-ps3vx 4 роки тому +17

    I have checked other videos on how to make a box but your method is so scientific and perfect. Makes so much sense. Thanks!
    Edit: I just finished making a box to mail books. I am so happy that the box turned out perfect. Oh the joy of making things yourself instead of buying. Thank you once again. I love UA-cam and I love the people who post tutorials.

  • @techcontinuum7421
    @techcontinuum7421 4 роки тому +7

    I just want to say that I normally never leave comments on videos, but I was in such a frustrated state trying to figure out the simple formula to make a box, and for it being this simple it's amazing how many other useless videos I had to go through to find yours and it makes me want to give you a big hug and thank you from the bottom of my heart. It has cut my packaging time down quite a bit. Your video gives people back their time. Thank you. You got a subscriber and a like from me. Peace out.

  • @beverlyb5144
    @beverlyb5144 3 місяці тому

    Thank goodness someone on You Tube actually knew how to explain how to make a box STEP BY STEP!!! Thank you so much. I will be making a template for my books and magazines I will be shipping because those boxes (just one cost $1.65 each). This will save me a lot of money!!! Thank you again. 😊

  • @mikialila
    @mikialila 6 місяців тому +1

    I know this is 4 years old and you might not see my message, but this is so cool and very informative and helpful. Thank you for this tutorial. All the best.

  • @nicmert
    @nicmert 5 років тому +79

    You are a very bright man, as I'm sure you already know! I spent more years in the packaging industry than I care to remember and that was a very good demo. You made an AFM - All Flaps Meet - carton. Basically the only nit I could pick is that what you call the Height, is actually the Depth. LxWxD But I only point that out as a courtesy, not as a criticism. Also, for the best stacking strength, the corrugation should run vertical if possible. Nice job!! Oh, one more thing... if the box you need to make is larger than the corrugated you have, you can make a two piece box. Basically the same as yours cut in half with two glue flaps, if that makes sense.

    • @AlexanderDyer
      @AlexanderDyer  5 років тому +30

      Thank you. I appreciate the input and I find it interesting. An AFM, ha ha, fantastic. I didn't even know. I learn something everyday. LxWxD got it. 😀👍

  • @albinoroadie
    @albinoroadie 4 роки тому +7

    I made a 20x19x7 box with cardboard that already had creases and this worked like a charm. Took me about an hour to make it but I did it. Thanks for the help my friend!

  • @artistbridgetgriggs
    @artistbridgetgriggs 4 роки тому +3

    many thanks for slowing things down. This is the most comprehensive step by step easy to understand video on making boxes that I have come across so far.

  • @megarahul911
    @megarahul911 3 місяці тому

    By far the best video on DIY cardboard making I have seen so far. Thank you.

  • @mahoganinav3158
    @mahoganinav3158 4 роки тому +3

    5:05 my mind was blown 🤯 thank you SSSSOOOOO much for simplifying this process.

  • @harleysq
    @harleysq Рік тому +1

    thank you very much
    sent this to a good buddy
    he appreciates this so much

  • @elainaspianolessons1177
    @elainaspianolessons1177 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! You're a born teacher. Thank you for simplifying this. I knew it had to be simple, but no matter how many times I've attempted, I just got more frustrated. I cannot wait to try this tonight because I have 2 orders to ship. Thanks again.

  • @leeyahmorales5082
    @leeyahmorales5082 4 роки тому +17

    this video was so helpful! I’ve just started doing art commissions and finding property sized packaging can be hard. Plus I have so much leftover cardboard that I wanted to put to use but didn’t know how to. thanks :)

  • @Strylover
    @Strylover 5 років тому +10

    Good video. Informative. I have made boxes before (and used 'em) successfully. My method has always been basically the same as yours.... i study what already exists and then create a version that is scaled down to the size I need. Premade, manufactured boxes don't always come in the best size.....thanks for the video.

  • @peregrinatious
    @peregrinatious 2 роки тому +2

    You are a very good teacher! Thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge.

  • @jromhek2070
    @jromhek2070 4 роки тому

    Best custom cardboard box making tutorial in UA-cam hands down (IMHO) . Thanks

  • @jeffmoyer1
    @jeffmoyer1 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you, very much, sir. My small business appreciates your wisdom in box making. Very well done

    • @AlexanderDyer
      @AlexanderDyer  4 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @jeffmoyer1
      @jeffmoyer1 4 роки тому

      Alexander Dyer it definitely was! I think I made 10 boxes and shipped them out already!

  • @anneformanek5180
    @anneformanek5180 3 роки тому +6

    Great video! and I'm super appreciative as having the right box can make such a huge difference in shipping cost! I followed your instructions and just made a custom box for a long thin item that I would never have been able to find a ready-made box for with anything close to the right dimensions--and I or my customer would be paying to ship lots of air. Thanks a million. I know I'll be using your instructions again and again in the future : )

  • @mike86982
    @mike86982 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for this posting. I have been looking for a video that gives a basic, simple explanation on how to construct a shipping box. Wow, I have seen everything, including one video that used multiple (like 8) measurements using algebra. You get right to the point with easy to follow instructions that work. Again, Thank you

  • @drmichaelelinski6992
    @drmichaelelinski6992 5 років тому +2

    I really like watching and listening to how your mind works! Your mind is ingeniously creative. Your brain is wired so differently than mine, so that’s mostly why I learn so much from you. Your mind sees projects in a certain way and because I do not see projects being done like you, you teach me to think differently. You are very gifted and I’m sure you help more people than you realize, to live their lives more independently. I look forward to your videos each month more than anyone else’s. Thank you for everything.

    • @AlexanderDyer
      @AlexanderDyer  5 років тому

      Thank you Dr. I appreciate all that you do to support me.

  • @tonyd1149
    @tonyd1149 3 роки тому

    Dear Mr. Dyer, thank you for making and posting this video.

  • @Atri0
    @Atri0 Рік тому

    For whatever reason, I find it hard to wrap my head around stuff like this and the way you went through it all really helped! Thank you so much for this great video

  • @jenbahm1064
    @jenbahm1064 3 роки тому +2

    Finally putting my geometry skills to use thanks to your most excellent instructions! So happy you took the time to make this video!

  • @gmcxm211
    @gmcxm211 5 років тому +3

    I always learned so much from your videos. But when I saw you were just going to make a cardboard box, I thought why not. After watching this video, I was an educational experience. I will never look at a cardboard box the same. It was very easy to understand on how to get a two dimensional pattern to form into a three dimensional object.

  • @bjb0808
    @bjb0808 2 роки тому +2

    This is great. Just what I was looking for and easy to understand. Thanks so much!!

  • @callumari3199
    @callumari3199 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You it helps me understand 3D in the sewing world. A tutorial on other shapes would be great. Cheers Alex. Salute.

  • @erinjones6911
    @erinjones6911 4 місяці тому

    Doing this not the right way more than twice has me here and mentally preparing myself to do it the long way but the right way 🥴 lol! Thanks for this informative video!

  • @KevinnPOV
    @KevinnPOV 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome video, bought a 6x6x6 box at UPS and it cost 2.16, which was crazy, i'll def me making my own boxes now. Thanks

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin 3 роки тому +1

    I was thinking of making a box in more simplistic way, but you filled in the details of how to make it much better. Thank you for making this video!

  • @bensalnikowski6783
    @bensalnikowski6783 2 роки тому +1

    How easy to understand.

  • @judydyer
    @judydyer 2 роки тому

    excellent!! I have wardrobes with shelving and want boxes that fit and leave little wasted space in sides, front and top. Now I can make custom fitted containers for my stuff.

  • @patriciaowens4584
    @patriciaowens4584 2 роки тому

    Great at teaching how to do this. Thank you!!

  • @vincentsaccio3132
    @vincentsaccio3132 Рік тому

    Excellent video on how to make a box. Thank you.

  • @AudaciousAce1989
    @AudaciousAce1989 3 роки тому +1

    I really just watched an entire video on how to make a cardboard box even though I already know how, because this video was fantastic

  • @anthonyadekunle3345
    @anthonyadekunle3345 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks your explanation is extraordinary.you are indeed a teacher of repute.once more thanks a million.

  • @bushramemon768
    @bushramemon768 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing easiest tutorial sir thumbs up 👍👍

  • @shellycoppock4825
    @shellycoppock4825 4 роки тому +2

    Love it! Thank you! I was so proud when I made one and it actually worked!

  • @vanessah5915
    @vanessah5915 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this detailed video. I just made my own using your instructions and it turned out perfect. Shipping an item for ebay sale.

  • @hosmanadam
    @hosmanadam 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this excellent tutorial.

  • @aegeanorganicslemnos8311
    @aegeanorganicslemnos8311 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much sir for your time . Very usefull instructions .

  • @theoperrin9653
    @theoperrin9653 3 роки тому

    this is the best video i've ever watched

  • @michaelbotchin4122
    @michaelbotchin4122 5 років тому +12

    An excellent tutorial that many eBay sellers would do well to watch.

  • @copy2180
    @copy2180 2 роки тому

    I am searching like this kind of demo I really wanted to learn how to make my own packaging since my items is bulky.thank you

  • @BlueSky_114
    @BlueSky_114 2 роки тому

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @antwhite684
    @antwhite684 2 роки тому +1

    This is really gonna add to the "handling" in my shipping and handling charges.

  • @WoodshopBygatan
    @WoodshopBygatan 4 роки тому +1

    Great video and great step by step explanation! Thanks

  • @AngieWilliamsDesigns
    @AngieWilliamsDesigns 4 роки тому

    This is the easiest video in making boxes I've seen. Thanks!

  • @vines8200
    @vines8200 3 роки тому +1

    DUDE YOU KILLED IT!!! THATS WHATS UPPP I liked the video thank you for gettn straight to d point 👌 unlike other videos to much explaining 100%

  • @twistedchevil8913
    @twistedchevil8913 2 роки тому

    Amazing helpful video. Thanks

  • @mikerossgup
    @mikerossgup 2 роки тому

    Thanks this is a great video. I started to figure it out but then figured someone had done it already and sure enough here you are lol. I sew too so I'm gonna check out your other videos.

  • @TheeAbstractHero
    @TheeAbstractHero 2 роки тому

    Unintentional ASMR is strong with this one. Anyway, thanks for the help. This will be a very handy video for shipping all sorts of used car parts.

  • @njuelz
    @njuelz 5 місяців тому

    Thank you, very helpful.

  • @StillOnTrack
    @StillOnTrack 2 роки тому

    Awesome! I'm going to use this tutorial to make a custom sized box for some Christmas gifts. :)

  • @suzannedodoro9437
    @suzannedodoro9437 Рік тому

    I feel like I’m listening to Woody Harrelson, you sound so similar! Great video!!

  • @debbassett7322
    @debbassett7322 4 роки тому

    How lucky was I to find & watch your video on my first attempt! It is clear and concise. Thank you so much!

  • @billyhuestiedye
    @billyhuestiedye 3 роки тому

    I never knew i needed to know how to make a box. This was great. Ima go make a box now

  • @vastusiddhiwaterproofing2811
    @vastusiddhiwaterproofing2811 3 місяці тому

    i liked your video.. very informative. i watched 2 to 3 times

  • @richardstinson2017
    @richardstinson2017 4 роки тому

    Excellent presentation. Your wrist watch is excellent too.

  • @LearniversePro
    @LearniversePro 3 роки тому

    Very helpful video! Thank you so much!!!

  • @hondaequikppd
    @hondaequikppd Рік тому

    Wow This is amazing thank you!

  • @zarsblackhorse123
    @zarsblackhorse123 4 роки тому +1

    thats the easiest explanation! Thank you.

  • @monicadascalu7525
    @monicadascalu7525 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice explained. Great video. Thanks. Your content was really useful for me. 🙏👍

  • @doomsday3195
    @doomsday3195 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much man. This video cleared my livehood tension.

  • @jkar1973
    @jkar1973 2 роки тому

    excellent tutorial. I will add a little piece of advice: Before making any package you have first to wrap the item with bubbles to see it's final volume-size. Thank me later. (The man of course referred to this at some point)
    J.

  • @HigherGold6
    @HigherGold6 Рік тому

    Thank you very much, Good Sir.

  • @bernadettekapocias842
    @bernadettekapocias842 3 роки тому

    Amazing tutorial. Thank you!

  • @tom352
    @tom352 9 місяців тому

    Best video on youtube

  • @daniellancaster4161
    @daniellancaster4161 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir, truly! U did a good thing!

  • @fouziabeebi
    @fouziabeebi 4 роки тому +1

    Good one. Thank you.

  • @Arlo360-Official
    @Arlo360-Official Рік тому

    This guy is really smart.

  • @BigMC329
    @BigMC329 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!! Tremendous help’ explained everything so wel

  • @zbcc12
    @zbcc12 Рік тому

    Saved! Thanks and, have a comment for support.

  • @FabricFest
    @FabricFest 5 років тому +4

    I needed this! Thank you!

  • @lildishwasher8293
    @lildishwasher8293 2 роки тому

    You just saved me money thank you !!

    • @AlexanderDyer
      @AlexanderDyer  2 роки тому

      Good. This reminds me of an old proverb.
      Give a man a fish and feed him for a day.
      Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime.
      Author unknown

  • @heroofthederivations7305
    @heroofthederivations7305 2 роки тому

    Great video👍🏻

  • @hoanglan2630
    @hoanglan2630 3 роки тому

    Great job. I really like it

  • @novide3418
    @novide3418 4 роки тому

    Fantastic video man!

  • @Gr8tDaze
    @Gr8tDaze 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for this! So happy to recycle these boxes I have to perfectly fit things I need to ship! A truly great nuts to bolts tutorial!!!!

  • @ksk4me
    @ksk4me 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much for your time and efforts Sir... 🙏

  • @jferrerosa2
    @jferrerosa2 2 роки тому +11

    I’m more confused than ever now 😂

  • @briancollins1149
    @briancollins1149 2 роки тому

    I loved this video!

  • @Alexalex-s5n
    @Alexalex-s5n 2 роки тому

    Thank you for giving me a idea.

  • @LivingInTheShade
    @LivingInTheShade 3 роки тому

    Fantastic just what I needed.

  • @shehlakhan9139
    @shehlakhan9139 4 роки тому +1

    Yes

  • @MaggieMay22
    @MaggieMay22 3 роки тому

    I feel like I can do it now. Thanks! 🌟

    • @AlexanderDyer
      @AlexanderDyer  3 роки тому

      You can do it! Also you can call me, my sister or come over and do it here.😉

  • @marilyn1228
    @marilyn1228 2 роки тому

    Excellent!!

  • @time725
    @time725 4 роки тому

    Very nice! also you can use the back end of butter knife as bonefolder.

  • @pablojuancarballorodriguez1992
    @pablojuancarballorodriguez1992 3 роки тому

    SUPER EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @flamarjr2000
    @flamarjr2000 3 роки тому

    Excellent

  • @alexeyk2684
    @alexeyk2684 3 роки тому

    thank you

  • @PeanBean
    @PeanBean 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video, it was very helpfull!

  • @DonnaMSchmid
    @DonnaMSchmid 5 років тому +2

    This was a great tutorial -- and will be very handy info for future use! Thanks!

  • @juanacampuzano8680
    @juanacampuzano8680 2 роки тому

    Ma"nm. Very interesting..i learn something good

  • @Andrew-gl6kd
    @Andrew-gl6kd 4 роки тому +1

    This is Genius!

  • @thomashughes4859
    @thomashughes4859 4 роки тому

    Thank you, Alexander!

  • @normanmcintosh4241
    @normanmcintosh4241 4 роки тому

    Great video sir, thank you

  • @billchilds8747
    @billchilds8747 Рік тому

    Very impressive

  • @AliAlmalki300
    @AliAlmalki300 Рік тому

    good work