How to Make Lego Box
Are you looking for a fun and unique way to store your Legos? If so, you should consider making a Lego box. This project is simple, yet it can add some personality to your Lego collection. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any extra cardboard lying around.
If you’re looking for a way to store your Lego bricks, you may be wondering if there is a way to make a Lego box. There are a few different ways to do this, and in this blog post, we will show you how to make lego box using both cardboard and plastic containers. Let’s get started!
Step by Step Guide: How To Make Lego Box
Step 1: Materials and Tools
For this tutorial, you will need:
- Pencil
- Paper (or printer and paper)
- A color printer (optional)
- Scissors or a hobby knife with a sharp blade
- Ruler or straight edge object
- Tape measure or metric ruler
Step 2: Making the Base and Bottom
Using the pencil, draw a rectangle on the paper with the length and width of your choice. To save ink and avoid using glue, you can also trace an old existing box and customize it to make a new one.
Then, cut out the shape, making sure that it is not smaller than 2×2 studs in size (1 inch or 3 centimeters), which is the maximum brick width of a standard Lego brick. You can also add up to two studs on each side for a better fit.
Step 3: Making the Sides
Draw two rectangles on a new sheet of paper. Make sure that they are parallel and fit along the base with no overlapping. The second rectangle should be lower than the first one, so you can easily insert them onto each other and create a box shape.
Add as many studs as you want to the sides. Don’t forget to include the number of studs you want on each edge of the box (the side walls), usually 2 or 4. After making sure that your new base fits, cut out the shapes and tape them together with duct tape or masking tape.
Step 4: Making the Front and Back
Using the base that you have already made, trace an outline of it onto a new sheet of paper. Then, draw two rectangles on each side with no overlapping. If you want to include studs along the sides, mark how many. They should be evenly spaced out and not smaller than 2×2 studs in size. After the pieces are cut out, tape them together to form a box.
Step 5: Making the Tubes at the Bottom
Take the bottom that you made and draw circles (or squares or other shapes) to represent tubes at the ends of each side. It’s okay if they’re not perfect because you will be cutting out an opening to fit the tubes through. You can also add windows or other details to your Lego box if you desire, and we recommend drawing these on a separate piece of paper instead of the base.
Step 6: Removing the Pieces from the Base
Take apart all pieces from each other by sawing around them with a hobby knife or sharp blade. Cut through the lines that you have drawn so it’s easier to break apart. Next, carefully cut out the tubes along the sides of each piece (the bottom and sides) using your sawing skills. Take care not to damage the Lego box.
Step 7: Making the Studs on the Sides
To give your Lego box a unique look, you may want to add studs around the sides. To do this, draw lines of different lengths towards the centers of each side. Also, divide the top and bottom pieces into equal quarters with equally spaced dividers.
Take a pencil and draw a line from each quarter to its opposite end to mark studs. Mark how many studs you want on the top and bottom, then draw lines surrounding each piece. Afterward, cut through these lines with your saw or hobby knife.
Step 8: Adding Details to the Lid
Looking at the bottom of your lid, you will want to create a better finish by adding studs along the edge. Draw lines around it and cut off any excess edges sticking out. When cutting, make sure that each stud is the same size. You should end up with eight bumps surrounding the lid instead of 6 bumps on older boxes.
Step 9: Assembling the Lego Box
The last step is to assemble everything. First, attach the base (bottom) to one of the sides using duct tape or masking tape. Then, insert the tubes into each side and place the second side onto them. Make sure that you position it so that when you open your box, it won’t be blocked by the side walls. You should have a box shape with studs facing outwards when attaching the sides.
Step 10: Finishing Touches
For a final touch, you may want to add black tape around the studs on the inside of your box. It’s not a necessary step since your Lego pieces will cover it, but this is a good way to hide them from plain sight. You can also cover the tubes with duct or masking tape so that no one knows they’re there. Now you have a cool Lego box that’s all your own!
How Long Does It Take to Make a Lego Box
The average time to make a lego box is about three hours, but this does not include the time needed for the instructions to dry. As long as the instructions are laid out, you can have your Lego box built in under two hours.
However, you can speed up the process by baking your Lego box in an oven at about three hundred degrees Fahrenheit. After ten minutes of baking, your lego box will be finished and ready for decoration!
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Conclusion
There are many ways to make a Lego box, but the most popular is using an actual cardboard box. Before cutting them, you must measure your bricks so they fit in the box snugly without too much wiggle room.
We hope you enjoyed the article on how to make a Lego box. If your child is interested in building one, please try this craft at home with them! Let us know what they think of it or if you have any other suggestions for kid’s crafts that are easy to make.
