Box Help please

[vegassam13]

Hi all, can someone please tell me what type of paper they use to make boxes with. I made a few but I have just used photo paper and folded it to the correct shape. Any help in box making would be great. I will post the Batgirl box that I have made very soon. Thanks in advance to all.

[aquatroy]

I use poster board.

[vegassam13]

Thanks, just regular old poster board? Do you know if office max or depot would have it or do I need to go to a specialty store? Again thanks for your help.

[aquatroy]

Wal Mart sells the large individual sheets. Sometimes you can find a package of 11 x 17 sheets.
BTW. If your running the board through an ink jet printer, you might want to make sure that it prints on the mat side. At times I've had problems printing to the shiney side.

[blastphemey]

ooh i can wait i've been trying to make one too.

[vegassam13]

Excellent thanks so much. Currently working on a Wonder Women and Evel Knievel. I will print then post photos thanks very much

[ThatBatmanGuy]

I print on white vinly. Then apply to a high grade poster board. The surface is a high gloss and water proof. Also it takes a special wide format printer that uses special inks. Not just a regular ink jet printer.

Bob

[aquatroy]

I made a box template that prints on legal sized paper (8-1/2 x 14). I cut the poster board legal size and print directly on it.

[mikeoz]

I print on white paper from a laser printer and then SprayMount it to the poster board. I use a paperclip to score the fold lines so that the fold is crisp.