In this video, Eli shows you the Five mistakes (as well as tips for how to avoid them) that people when creating something with cardboard at home. *💲Buy a Hot Air Gun 👉 https://amzn.to/2Sv7LCZ *🔴Learn to fold cardboard 👉 https://youtu.be/uKKj0lnr7LI 📝Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored but attached products and resources may be affiliate links and are not intended for children under 13. Maker Brain may receive a small commission from purchases made through these links but you won't pay anything extra. 📕Show Notes📕 1️⃣ (VIDEOS) What is the best way to cleanly cut cardboard? How to cut cardboard with a knife ➡ https://youtu.be/YZ_ISrdVZUk How to cut cardboard with scissors ➡ https://youtu.be/6Ztc2fFgIjA 2️⃣ (VIDEO) How to Fold Straight Lines in Cardboard https://youtu.be/uKKj0lnr7LI 3️⃣ (VIDEO) How to Plan and Design Projects https://youtu.be/guG0Jw_hgfo 4️⃣ (PLAYLIST) Cardboard Basics - learn the foundations of working with cardboard https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuHhKcogeDO_oIHfx59lk0tA0N0hovtNp 5️⃣ (TOOL) Hot Air Gun - can re-heat hot glue ~ $30 Seekone heat gun 1800W (“hot air gun”): https://amzn.to/2Sv7LCZ 6️⃣ (TOOL) Hot glue gun - The one that I use ~ $13 Dual temp “Gorilla” hot glue gun that I use: https://amzn.to/3fUA5Z2 7️⃣ (TOOL) Hobby Exacto knives ~ $7 pair of mini Exacto knives with extra blades + 6" ruler: https://amzn.to/3IwFNNM ⬇⏰⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰⏰⬇ 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - MISTAKE #1 (Forgetting bout the grain of the cardboard) 03:19 - MISTAKE #2 (Using a hot glue gun in the wrong way) 05:49 - MISTAKE #3 (Folding cardboard in the wrong way) 06:54 - QUESTION OF THE DAY: 💡❓ Do you prefer to fold cardboard or make a separate part for each side of the part?❓💡 - Leave your answer in the comments below! (you can also find my answer in the tip comment) 07:22 - MISTAKE #4 (Inadequate planning for the size of the project) 09:46 - MISTAKE #5 (Only using cardboard in your projects) ** ATTRIBUTIONS ** - The 5-minute countdown timer was created by SUPER HEALTHY FIT on YouTube and you can view the original video with this link: https://youtu.be/lxiI8G0IDY4 🔎Gear Used To Shoot My Videos🔍 ~ Camera➡ (my phone): https://amzn.to/3gDijYA ~ Lenses➡ 5in1 smartphone kit (for my phone): https://amzn.to/374MaWM ~ Lights➡ (Neewer 2 pack USB LEDs): https://amzn.to/3a6wvIJ ~ Light➡ Mount Dog softbox (I have an older version): https://amzn.to/3bD5iNR Microphones⬇ ~ Lavalier BOYA BY-M1 mic: https://amzn.to/3n94R1k ~ Shotgun Movo VXR10 mic: https://amzn.to/3oGKPLN ~ USB podcasting condenser mic: https://amzn.to/37LMdWA #MakerBrain #EliTennant #CardbaordTips 📜 About: My name is Eli Tennant and on this channel, you will receive bi-weekly DIY and project tutorials as well as maker tips and tools videos. Whether you are just starting to make your ideas or have been at it a while, I have you covered with helpful content to bring you to the next level! 🔵You can discover more on my channel ➡ https://www.youtube.com/c/MakerBrain 🏆 Mission: My mission here at Maker Brain is to help you access and implement your creativity with hands-on DIY projects so that you can have fun and be successful in doing what you love. Thanks for watching and God bless you, - Eli Tennant

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