How to Bend Cardboard

Before you can bend cardboard, you need to score it. Scoring means making a shallow cut in the cardboard along the crease where you want to bend it. This will help the cardboard bend smoothly without cracking.

To score cardboard, you can use a utility knife, box cutter, or any other sharp object. Simply run the blade along the crease, applying light pressure. Don't cut all the way through the cardboard; just score the surface.

2. Bend the cardboard.

Once you've scored the cardboard, you can bend it along the crease. Be sure to bend it slowly and evenly, so that it doesn't crack or tear.

If you're bending a large piece of cardboard, you may need to use a helper. One person can hold the cardboard while the other person bends it.

3. Secure the bend.

Once you've bent the cardboard, you need to secure the bend. This will prevent it from springing back into its original position.

There are a few different ways to secure a cardboard bend:

* You can tape the bend with masking tape or packing tape.

* You can glue the bend with a hot glue gun.

* You can staple the bend with a stapler.

Choose the method that best suits your project and needs.

4. Enjoy your bent cardboard!

Now that you know how to bend cardboard, you can use this technique to create all sorts of fun and useful projects. Here are a few ideas:

* Make a cardboard box.

* Make a cardboard folder.

* Make a cardboard organizer.

* Make a cardboard dollhouse.

* Make a cardboard playhouse.

The possibilities are endless!