I've been contacted on how to make a clamshell or portfolio box a couple times. When I took my bookbinding class I got a book with instructions which is what I use. I have found some resources online that seem to be pretty good that you can try out:
- Here's one to make a clamshell box (like my Sketchbook Swirl Clamshell Box or Sarah's Clamshell Portfolio Box. Read the page for how to use the tutorial):
http://www.indiana.edu/~
- Corrugated Clamshell box (Read the page for how to use the tutorial):
http://www.indiana.edu/~
- And Here is a pdf of instructions.
You can also try finding more instructions. I typed in clamshell box instructions in google and found the links above.
Purchase Portfolio Boxes
Clamshell boxes take quite a while to make, the materials for a normal box is around $25-40 (that's excluding all the tools that are either necessary or really helpful), and if you haven't done any bookbinding then it can be difficult. You can buy portfolio boxes at art stores, like these boxes:
http://www.dickblick.com/
http://www.dickblick.com/
These aren't as personalized, though you could do something to the outside of them. I could have some fun drawing or painting on the cover of one of those purchased ones.
Custom Made Clamshell Box or Books
Another option is to have me make the box or book for you, I'd love to. It isn't cheep but it can be customized to your project and contents, and I've done it before :). Take a look at my bookbinding tag for to see other books I have made.
I'd also love to draw or paint on one of those purchased portfolio boxes for you. Take a look at my design tag for one style that could work quite nicely or just look around the whole blog for other styles of art that I have done.
My contact info is in my profile.
Happy bookbinding.
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