How to Build a Cardboard Stool

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bend a rectangular piece of cardboard at each third of the cardboard piece.

   This is needed so as form the cardboard into a triangle.
   
   For guidance in where to bend, see the bend lines provided in the image.
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   Step 2: Cut a slit into each end of the cardboard piece.

   The slit at one end should be on the bottom corner, while the slit at the other end should be on the top corner.
   
   See the image for the precise locations of the slits.
   
   These slits allow for clipping into each other to form a locked triangle when folded in place. , Fold the cardboard piece to make two triangles in exactly the same way.
   
   When done, you should have something that looks like the triangles in the image.
   
   Make a halfway cut at the arrow marks shown in the image, on both triangles. , Refer to the image to help you with the over-locking. ,,, By following the line you'd drawn in place, it should fit perfectly on your stool. , Allow to try firmly. , Sit on it gently and enjoy making your own easy furniture.
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   Step 3: Make the triangle.

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   Step 4: Clip the two triangles together.

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   Step 5: Take a large piece of cardboard and place it under the stool base.

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   Step 6: Draw a line around it to help you see what you have to cut out when the stool base is removed.

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   Step 7: Cut the seat out.

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   Step 8: Glue the seat onto the stool.

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   Step 9: Test out the stool.

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