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directions:

on trcacing paper, trace actual-size pattern for thebox (solid lines ) and, on a separate piece of paper, lid ( short dash lines ).

Complete quarter pattern, as indicated by long dash lines

Tape patterns to oaktag, and using graphite ( or carbon) paper, transfer all lines.

Cut out oaktag box and lid along outlines.

Using a ruler and an xacto knife, score lines of octagons - for bottom of box, top of lid.

To score, draw knife along lines but do not cut all the way through oaktag.

Turn oaktag over anf fold sides og box and lid up along scored lines.

Tape sides together along edges.

Transfer octagonal shapes for box bottom and lid top to one sheet each out decorative paper  and newspaper; cut out.

Also mark and cut rectangular strips; 3 1/4 x 20 1/2 and 1 1/2 x 21 from decorative paper, 1 3/8 x 20 1/2 and  side of larger strip with adhesive, folowing manufacturer's intructions on can.

Wrap srtrip around the box centering so 3/8 of paper extends beyond rim and bottom of the box.

Press paper smooth and flat as you go to avoid air bubbles.

Over lap short edges.

Clip into 3/8 extensions at each corner, then fold paper over rim to inside of the box and to the bottom of the box.

Spray smaller newspaper on octagon and apply to inside bottom of the box, glue smaller amount to the octagon of decorative paper to outside bottom of the box.

In the same manner, cover the lid.

Spray box and lid with 2 coats of clear acrylic sealer.

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