Our latest hands-on BYO Clamshell Box Workshop with Rebecca Elder is now available on-demand. In this workshop, Rebecca shows you how to build a corrugated clamshell box sized for a book or another rectangular, book-shaped object, taking you from measuring to assembling the finished enclosure.
Whether you missed the live presentation or want a closer look at a particular technique, the recording lets you pause, rewind and revisit each step as you work on your own project.
Learn at Your Own Pace
This workshop is especially well suited to on-demand viewing. Watch the demonstration first to get familiar with the process, then return to the recording to follow along step by step—the approach Rebecca and our host recommend during the presentation. The accompanying template and worksheet help you organize your measurements and plan your box. We’ve also gathered all the products Rebecca recommends into one convenient supply list, so you can shop anytime and get ready to build your own.
And if your first attempt isn’t perfect? You’re in good company. Rebecca brings an encouraging, practical approach to the workshop, showing that mistakes are part of learning a new skill.
Rebecca's Favorite Preservation Resources:
- Build Your Own Four-Flap Enclosure Workshop ▶️
- In this workshop, Rebecca walks you through building a four-flap enclosure.
- Book Preservation 101 Webinar ▶️
- Rebecca's presentation that outlines the basics of book preservation.
- Preservation Leaflets - Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
- Popular series of free leaflets that cover a wide variety of preservation topics
- Conserve-o-Grams - National Park Service (NPS)
- Short leaflets on a variety of subjects relevant to preservation of a variety of objects
- Tips for Preserving Your Family Treasures - National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC)
- Easy tips for caring for family heirlooms
- Caring for Your Belongings - American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
- Conservator-created resources on how to care for a variety of heirlooms
Rebecca Elder
Owner of Elder Preservation
Cultural Heritage Professional
Rebecca Elder is a cultural heritage preservation consultant with extensive experience in helping clients preserve their history collections. She offers tailored preservation plans for various institutions and is known for her warm and supportive professional style.