Bag Production, Kwan Ho Chan Post 5

A template is first drawn up on A1 120 gsm paper as it was readily available at the workshop. Following the measurements of the template, the graphics were glued on for a final check before production begins. Then 300 gsm textured white paper was marked with a 0.3mm marker by using the template. It was then cut out using a Stanley knife. The graphics were then placed onto the bag and with a pencil small marking were made 10mm from the inside of the graphics so that it is not visible when it is glued . The lines were all folded to prepare for the next step. Then 1400 gsm thick cardboard was measured and cut with a Stanley knife to use as a back board for the handle. Finally the back board is pasted onto the top of the bag using UHU Glue with the tab folding over it, as shown. With the back board for the handle finally being glued, the next step is to glue the graphics onto the bag permanently. Similar to the box graphics, a fresh sheet of paper is used to apply the glue onto the graphics every single time with clean hands to avoid glue marks. The graphics is glued onto the bag with care. Following that, the bag is glued together with UHU glue, with clean hands for every single tab. With the bag being glued together and the graphics stuck on it, the handles need to be tied onto the bag. The distance between each hole is marked and was used along with a 30mm distance from the top edge of the bag as the center mark of the hole punch. A 12 mm metal hole puncher is then used along with a mallet to punch a clean hole through the bag and the back board. The fabric is fed through both holes and double knotted to prevent it from coming loose.