Tube Map Box

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  Step 1

  You'll need a tube map - they're free from all tube stations. Fold it flat first.

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  Step 2

  Then, cut it half - it'll give you a perfect square of tube!

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  Step 3

  Fold the section with the map on in half, and crease firmly. You don't need the other half (although, you could use it for practise, or backup.)

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  Step 4

  Unfold the map, and turn it over. Then, fold each corner into the center. The creases you made in the previous step will show you the exact center.

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  Step 5

  Once you've done that, you'll have a small square of map like this. Make sure to keep the creases neat!

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  Step 6

  Fold half of the map lengthways into the center...

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  Step 7

  ...and then the other half. You'll end up with a thin rectangle.

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  Step 8

  Then, fold the bottom and top into the center. You should be left with a little square. These are the toughest folds to make.

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  Step 9

  Now, an easy step! Unfold back to step 5.

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  Step 10

  Unfold the top and bottom triangles.

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  Step 11

  This next step is where the bit of paper transforms into a box! By tucking the sides up, and making two little triangles, the rest should all fall into place. Take a look at the picture if you're struggling!

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  Step 12

  Then, fold the triangle down to complete half of the box.

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  Step 13

  Repeat the last two steps on the other half of the map and you're done!

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FrolleinKram · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 132 projects 18th October 2010

If I may, I have another technique to do these which makes it a little easier and imho makes it keep the shape better, but it's quite impossible to explain, at least in a tired state. Maybe I'll post a how-to-version-thingy?

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gnomes · 1 project 16th June 2009

i haven't made one of those boxes since primary school! thanks for reminding me HAHA

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