Sunday, 24 July 2011

Object: Boxes

Reasons why I think boxes are good:

- They organise my life
- Everything has a place, in a box.
- You can find anything, if you put it in a box
- They can be so pretty
- They can be organised on shelves like books in a library
- If it in a box, its tidied away.
- Boxes can fit in any nook and cranny.
- They come in a range of sizes.
- Boxes fit inside other boxes!
- If I didn't own so many boxes, I would be lost.
- They make dull shelves, look good.
- You can hide things in boxes
- Presents look so much better and more mysterious when wrapped in a box.
- Pas the parcel, Pfft. Pass the box.
- When you receive post, in a box, it's so much more exciting.
- As a student I move house quite often. The best solution? Lots of fold away boxes at hand.
- Multipack crisps taste so much better out of a box.
- Making houses from cardboard boxes is a happy childhood memory of mine.

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Facts about boxes:

- They come in a wide range of sizes.
- They can be made from many materials.
- Boxes can be recycled.
- They are often used for storage within lofts.
- Flat pack furniture ALWAYS comes in a box.
- Boxes are often available at supermarkets to carry heavy objects, e.g cans.
- Posting something in a box gives it more protection.
- Shoe boxes are used to create 'christmas boxes' for those who aren't as fortunate. Churches often get together, wrapping them in decorative paper, and filling them with several donated toys, clothing and gifts. These boxes can get sent to either children within Britain or all over the world.
- When moving house, boxes are the most useful item to carry your objects.
- Takeaways use boxes for most food items, e.g Pizza
- There is a popular magic trick in which a magician is locked into a small box, the act involves him escaping.
- Very small, bendy people can be crammed into the tiniest of boxes. The unravelling a form of entertainment.
- A box is a container with a flat base and sides.
- The word derives from the Greek 'Puxos', "Box, Boxwood" 
- A corrugated box is a very common shipping container.
- Decorative boxes include jewellery boxes and gift boxes.
- A tool box is made of a durable metal, this is used to hold tools.
- Telephone boxes keep public telephone conversations that little bit more private.
- The police box, seen in Doctor Who, is in fact a spaceship. Who wudda' thought.
- Jack in a box, a children toy. I found absolutely terrifying.

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Words relating to boxes:

- Hidden
- Organisation
- Storage
- Moving
- Gift
- Post
- Range
- Contain
- Crafts
- Magic
- Charity
- Food

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Opinions about boxes:

On yahoo answers, already posted question " How big is the opening on a royal mail post box"
- ' 12" x 3" '

On yahoo answers, already posted question " What household items would you like to put in a storage box?"
- ' Anything seasonal: Christmas decorations, camping gear, equipment for seasonal sports like baseball and water skiing. Probably not the skis but the related equipment. Things that belong to somebody who isn't there but that you don't wat to get rid of. For example you might have things that belonged to a grandparent who died. Or you might have a kid who went away to college and you want to get his stuff out of the way so you can use his room for a guest room, Then it might include clothes, books, electronic equipment, dope, fashion accessories, photographs etc.'

On yahoo answers, already posted question " How do you make a cardboard box stronger"
I usually put a cardboard box inside another cardboard box. The trick is that the other box must be slightly larger.
Otherwise, reinforce the joints with tape, especially at the intersect on the bottom fold, where it would need the most strength from the pull of gravity. A few long strips across the bottom across each axis should do.'
- " Layer the card board then attach it all together with ductape then onces it good and thick holds alot of weight"
- " get a sturdier cardboard box. There are plenty of cardboard boxes which are sturdy enough to hold books. If in doubt get a bunch of smaller ones and tape them together for a larger surface. Liquor stores have really sturdy cardboard boxes. You can ask them if you can have some."
- " I think a wooden crate would be better, but if you HAVE to use a cardboard box, then this is what I would suggest. "

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Images of boxes:

The 'Original' Cardboard box. For all your storage needs.

A wine box. For something that stores a drink, its darn beautiful.

A series of beautiful storage boxes

Blanket box. I wish I could afford a box of this size.

A gorgeous antique box, I like.

Typical Post box.

Its a police box....or is it?

Its Doctor Who's police box!

Yes. I would like these very much. Thanks.

Just an example of how boxes can make a space look so pretty.

and another...

An iconic symbol of being a student.

and another.

Gift box. Beaut.

A stunning jewellery box.

Tool box, for, um, all your tools.

These should be banned. Now.


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