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Shutter-fold card base

Shutter-fold card base developed as a measured original paper study. The packet provides the actual parts, joining or shaping marks, drawing dimensions and an assembly sequence. Print at actual size and dry-fit the parts before gluing.

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Pages
3
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215.9 × 279.4 mm
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  • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card base
  • Page 3 — Assembly instructions

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Shutter-fold card base / LETTER

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Letter and A4 preserve the component dimensions. Choose the sheet you will print, not a different object size.

Materials and construction

Plain 100 to 140 gsm paper for a first dimensional trial; approximately 160 to 220 gsm card only after confirming the folds. Use a ruler, suitable scissors, a blunt scoring tool and a small amount of paper adhesive. An adult should handle internal cuts, holes and small fasteners.

Before making a batch

Measure the 50 mm reference and two named component dimensions.

Make a complete empty trial and document fold direction, joining order, collision, stability and any fragile features.

Repeat the trial using your chosen paper. Check that every join holds and each moving part works freely before decorating.

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Instruction pages
2
Orientation
Portrait

180 x 128 mm base with five vertical panels and two stopped shutter cuts.

From file to finished page

  1. Cut the two horizontal slits only between the printed stop points.
  2. Score all four vertical folds, then alternate outer panel folds.
  3. Reverse the center band relative to the upper and lower bands to form the shutter opening.
  4. Close slowly and record any interference before fixing decoration to a moving band.
Printing and use notes

Drawing dimensions describe flat paper surfaces, not verified internal capacity, load strength, fit or material compatibility.

No mailing, food-contact, archival, toy-safety, protective-wear or cutting-machine certification is supplied.

Make a plain-paper trial first; paper thickness and fold accuracy can change the fit.

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  • Shutter-fold card base / LETTER · 3 pages
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    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card base
    • Page 3 — Assembly instructions
  • Shutter-fold card base / A4 · 3 pages
    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — 180 x 128 mm card base
    • Page 3 — Assembly instructions

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