How beautiful to glue the box with colored paper. Decorating shoe boxes. How to glue a box with paper with your own hands with a description

In every home there are always small things that give the room a look of slovenliness and clutter. An excellent solution would be to store such trifles in boxes. AT beautiful design they can be found in stores, but it would be much more profitable and more pleasant to decorate the box with your own hands.

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Simple and nondescript cardboard boxes for shoes, sets of dishes and small household appliances can be transformed to a masterpiece look, you just need to show your imagination. The main criterion for selecting a suitable box is its sufficient density and strength. The shape also plays an important role - rectangular cardboard boxes are much more convenient.

The most suitable option is to use shoe boxes. Depending on the size, they can be used to store a variety of things: jewelry, accessories, stationery, cosmetics, tools, children's toys, medicines, books, magazines, some food, industrial products, clothes, shoes, and much more. In addition to the main function - storage, decorated cardboard boxes will become an integral part of the interior, and, of course, a source of pride for the owner.

Where to begin

Before proceeding with the modification of shoe boxes, you need to foresee everything so that later on the little things you do not break away from the work process:

• choose a suitable box, think over its design;
• choose a comfortable, well-lit workplace;
• find enough material;
• prepare tools: scissors, stationery knife, adhesive tape, glue, etc.

Choosing materials for decoration is very simple. You can simply paint it with paints, paste over with paper for decoration, colored paper, wallpaper, newspaper, music sheets, geographical maps, napkins, stamps, jute rope, woolen threads. Products covered with various kinds fabrics, ribbons, leatherette, oilcloth. Children's boxes can be pasted over with candy wrappers, coloring sheets, stickers, key chains, matches, drawings of animals or favorite characters, details from designers, mosaics.

The most popular way to decorate shoe boxes is to wrap them with paper or cloth.

Even wallpaper will come in handy

For decorating shoe boxes with your own hands, wallpapers are great, the remnants of which can be found in every home. To glue the box with vinyl or non-woven wallpaper, you will need wallpaper glue, and if the selected wallpaper is paper, then PVA glue will do. First of all, you need to measure a piece of wallpaper of a suitable size, taking into account the margin for overlap, and attach the box itself to it. It is necessary to trace the contour of the bottom with a pencil, then bend the wallpaper from the parallel sides of the box, pressing it firmly against the walls, iron the folds with your fingers. Expand, do the same on the other sides. After fitting, you need to cut off the extra pieces and you can start gluing. First you need to coat the bottom, attach to the pattern, then the sides, gently pressing and straightening the canvas, and then inside.

In the same way, the boxes can be covered with fabric. In this case, it is good to use double-sided tape as an adhesive element, since the glue can soak the fabric, leaving stains on it.

Decoupage decor

The decoupage technique is based on gluing the cut out pattern to the surface of an object and fixing the resulting composition with varnish.

Great for decoupage paper napkins. First of all, the shoe box needs to be painted with paint and allowed to dry. Usually you have to apply several layers, it all depends on the initial background of the box. Then you should make a composition of napkins with a suitable pattern or pattern. After careful fitting, you need to attach a napkin to the box front side up and gently apply glue to it with a brush. There is no need to apply glue under the napkin. Thus, all elements of the picture are glued. After complete drying, varnish is applied. You can paint the elements yourself with paints to hide the places where the drawings are combined and give the image a finished look. One more layer of varnish and the work of art is ready.

It should be noted that if the box is glossy, then you need to first get rid of the top layer with sandpaper.

original design

One of the most spectacular materials for decoration are buttons, due to their variety of shapes, colors, sizes. The boxes can simply be completely glued with buttons, you can only glue the lid, or some separate side, or you can lay out a certain pattern or pattern from the buttons. To simplify the work, the first layer of buttons can be glued by laying them face down on the table, smear the surface of the box with glue, attach to the buttons and press firmly. You will have to work on the next layer of buttons, gluing each one separately to hide all the gaps. If you decide to depict any pattern, first the surface of the shoe box will need to be covered with either paint, or paper, or cloth. Then draw an image on the surface and paste over with buttons.

Similarly, you can decorate cardboard box coins, sequins, beads, rhinestones, matches, counting sticks, colored pencils.

Each decor method has its own nuances.

Working with different materials there are always pros and cons (see table)

The exciting process of turning a nondescript box into a piece of art can be a very rewarding hobby for anyone. It is better not to dwell on any one, but to try different ways decor. This will take a lot of time and patience, but the end result is definitely worth the effort.

Each of us loves a beautifully designed interior. This commitment becomes especially in demand in cases where interior solutions affect good mood and joy for our loved ones.

With due ingenuity, you can create any design options with your own hands.

This joy can be caused, among other things, by the gifts that we so love to present to each other. But how to make a gift not just an ordinary thing, but something unique and memorable for a long time?

There are several different solutions for this, and today we will talk about one of them: this is the design of the box using wallpaper, paper, fabric and other similar materials. Pasting the box with wallpaper or beautifully covering it with fabric is not as difficult as it might seem at first. Let's look at a short master class that contains step-by-step instruction of how to do everything with your own hands, decorating a cardboard shoe box both inside and out.

If you do not have experience of such work, you should not despair and worry. The scheme of work is quite simple, since it allows you to decorate yourself by completing the design according to the pattern. As for the choice gift box, then it can be with or without a lid: decoration does not depend on what shape it has. It can be square, rectangular or even round.

Working with paper and wallpaper

Before you learn about the process of decorating a box with wallpaper, you need to say a few words about what materials and tools you will need and may need when doing the work.

Box selection

It would seem that any box for storing toys, shoes, and so on can be suitable for decor or decoupage. However, this is not entirely true, since an important criterion is not only the appropriate size, but also the sufficient strength of the material. In addition, it is important to pay attention to how durable the lid is.

Remember! Packaging from small household appliances and various appliances may also be quite suitable. As a rule, packaging containers are made of corrugated cardboard.

Corrugated cardboard (corrugated packaging) is a strong packaging, which is, in fact, free. The fact is that after purchasing the product, you will no longer need it, except in cases where it can be used for long-term storage or transportation of things, dishes, and so on. An example of such material is packaging from:

• Electric kettle.
• Thermos.
• Shoes - sneakers, shoes, boots.

By the way, it would be desirable to pay attention to the fact that, despite the rather strong material, the edges of the box itself may diverge somewhat. It is for this reason that it is desirable to glue them additionally. This will help to avoid possible deformation problems in the future.

What tools should be used

In general, you won't need many tools. All of them are the most common, widely used in everyday life. As a rule, we are talking about ordinary scissors, as well as a clerical knife. At the same time, for greater convenience, you can use some additional tools, such as a ruler, a special clamp that will be used for fixing, and a set of brushes.

How to choose materials

In order to wrap the box, you can use small shreds from the remnants of the wallpaper. In addition, the decor can be made with the following materials:

1. Newspapers (this will look very stylish, including in some modern interior styles).
2. Film (including self-adhesive) made from a variety of materials.
3. Napkins, preferably thick.
4. Paper, especially colored or designed specifically for gift wrapping.

In terms of composition, the wallpaper that will be used for decoration can be very different: vinyl, paper, non-woven and even fabric (textile). How to decorate a shoebox using fabric will be discussed below.

Different finishes offer a lot of possibilities to make any design you like. You can decorate in one style or another using different variants patterns, colors and shades: red, brown, blue, yellow, gray, green, turquoise, beige and many other "representatives" colors. When combined with original patterns and ornamentation, they can give a really beautiful result. No one will believe that you did all this with your own hands.

Advice! You can use a protective clear coat to finish off your decorative box. Its role is to create a special layer that will clean the surface to be decorated with the likely ingress of water and other liquids.

In addition to materials, you need to take care of right choice glue. Picking it up is not so difficult: you can use the same adhesives that are used when gluing ordinary wallpaper of one kind or another, be it paper, vinyl or non-woven fabrics. When working with paper coatings, the time-tested PVA glue, which can be bought at almost any hardware store, will also fit perfectly. Its favorable price and excellent characteristics speak in its favor, since it glues paper, cardboard and many other materials well.

Main stages of work

In the practice of home design and decor, there are several ways to wallpaper a box at once. Some of them are quite complex. Therefore, as an instruction for beginners, it is advisable to dwell on the simplest method. So, here is the sequence of necessary actions:

• First of all, we need to take the proper amount of material. Please note that a few extra centimeters will not hurt, so you need to take a certain margin (overlap). We straighten the wallpaper by leveling it on a table or other similar surface.
• Then, using a pencil, we mark out a pattern for decorating a shoe box or other product, depending on what exactly you are using.
• The next step: you need to carefully wrap the box (both its bottom and side parts) with paper, wrapping it inward and pressing it tightly. Thus, we prepare the wallpaper for gluing. We take them off and put them aside for now.
• Using a cutting tool, get rid of unnecessary pieces.
• Now you can move on to pasting. We apply glue to the bottom of the box (of course, from the outside), and put it on the place outlined in pencil. We press firmly. In the same way, we glue the paper to the sides, and then to the inside (those sections that were folded.
• But that is not all. Inside, you also need to glue everything so that the general view is attractive not only from the outside. Contrasting paper colors are perfect for interior pasting. You can use checkered or velvet paper. By the way, some types of fabric are also suitable.

So, after the adhesive composition is completely dry, we can assume that our decorative gift box-box is ready. On the other hand, you can go even further and continue decorating it. We will talk about this a little lower.

How to make decoupage

In addition to simple pasting, you can talk about processing technology such as decoupage. In order to complete it, it is necessary, first of all, to select a drawing that would act as a plot. As for the material, a fairly popular solution is to use two-layer paper wallpapers, which are also known as "duplex".

However, the best solution in such cases is to watch a video instruction on how to decorate using this method of decorating boxes. Therefore, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with a more detailed master class:

How to line a box with fabric

In addition to finishing with wallpaper from newspapers or even tissue paper, there is another possibility for decoration. It's about the use of fabric. You can glue the box with a cloth using a cover. This is a fairly simple way that allows you to create a unique design and, in its own way, an exclusive thing.

Note! Using this technique, you can not only sheathe the packaging itself, but also make an attractive textile cover for the gift box. Especially considering that during work you may have extra scraps of fabric.

Such an item can act as a separate independent gift, and also be a great place to store all kinds of small household items. It can be children's toys, home decor items, sewing supplies and more. This is especially strong gift box You can make your mother or daughter happy. Many women are very fond of such decorative elements. So, here's what you will need to cover the gift box with fabric:

1. The box itself. When choosing it, you can use the same principles that were described above for working with wallpaper, film or newspapers.
2. The fabric you are going to cover. It is desirable that it be dense. Suitable denim, which, as you know, is made from cotton. But some other varieties are also acceptable. It is best to take at least two colors, but more can be
3. Special glue and adhesive tape (it is better to use double-sided).
4. Sharp scissors.
5. Additionally, it must be said about a strong cord, the shade of which must either match or contrast with the fabric base, as well as an awl, which may also be needed.

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Well, now let's move on to a brief listing of the main stages of the work. To do everything right and count on a good result, it is advisable to strictly follow these instructions:

• Make a pattern for a square or rectangular box that has relatively straight corners – the easiest. You just need to measure the size of the sides, and also leave some margin for the part that will bend to the other side. At the same time, it will not be easy to sew round or oval shape. By the way, you can see examples of what is the result in the photo below.
• We glue the main part. At the same time, it is advisable to choose a suitable glue that will not soak the fabric through, leaving ugly streaks and stains. It is allowed to use high-quality double-sided tape, provided that it firmly glues the fabric and cardboard.
• When working, it is desirable to make sure that the fabric is pressed tightly against the cardboard, without leaving wrinkles and “waves”. If necessary, you will need to get rid of excess material.
• After the design of the outer sides is completed, we proceed to gluing the inside.

Interesting! If necessary, you can make a decorative handle. They are made with string. It is either threaded into pre-made small holes, fixed with knots, or glued, which, on the other hand, is a little less reliable.

In this article, we will show you how to beautifully wallpaper a box. Of course, ready-made containers can also be purchased for gift wrapping and storage of various small things, but if “there is time and inspiration,” then why not do needlework? Moreover, this technology is quite simple, and even a schoolboy can do it.

You can decorate a simple package at almost no cost.

Description of technology

What do we need

Any instruction for performing a particular job should begin with a list of everything you need. Our case will not be an exception, so first we will figure out what we need.

Corrugated board is fine too

• First of all, we are looking for the box itself. Since tapestries are a fairly dense and durable material, they are not suitable for small items. To prevent the walls of the box from deforming during pasting, it must be made of thick cardboard and securely fastened either with glue or with metal staples.

Advice!
It is best to use shoe boxes, packaging from household appliances, etc.
Containers made of the so-called corrugated cardboard are also suitable, then they must carefully seal the edges.

• Next is the wallpaper. Since we do not need excessive durability, paper trellises are quite suitable (single-layer is better). You can also use interlining or textiles for work. In general, what remains after finishing the premises - then we take it!
• The third required component is glue. In principle, wallpaper adhesive composition is also used for work, but it is better to buy high-quality PVA. Despite the fact that the price of this material is low, it is practically perfect choice for decorating small objects.

Set of tools

In addition to the box itself, tapestries and glue, we may need varnish to protect the product from moisture and damage, paint (if appropriate wallpaper is used for painting), decoration materials, etc. It all depends on how you see the result of your work.

Model scalpel with nozzles

Separately, it is worth taking care of the equipment.

In principle, one-time work can be done with almost any cutting tool, but if you want to decorate several boxes, then you should stock up on everything you need according to this list:

• Scissors with straight blades.
• Knife with a replaceable cutting element (a model scalpel will do).

Advice!
In order not to damage the table during operation, you can lay a special rug made of dense rubber on it.
Such a coating self-heals after a cut, so you do not have to worry about the force of pressure on the tool.

• The ruler is metal.
• Protractor and compasses (needed if the box is not rectangular).
• Stapler for temporary fixation.
• Brushes for glue and decor.

It is more convenient to cut on a special rug

Pasting process

There are several methods for finishing boxes with colored paper and trellises. Below we will give the most simple to implement: you are guaranteed to be able to master it yourself.

So, we work according to the following scheme:

• Cut off a piece of material from the remaining roll. We choose the size of the fragment with a good margin so that there are no joints on the walls of the product.
• We lay out the trellises on a flat surface and place the box on them.
• We draw along the perimeter of the bottom with the blunt side of the knife: this will help us make the folds along these lines more even and clear.
• We wrap the walls with trellises, bending the edges inside the container. At the same time, we try to mark the folds with even lines, preventing the removal of material.

Wrap the box as shown in the photo

• We unfold the wallpaper and take out the box. Using a ruler and a model knife, cut off the excess material.
• Using a knife or scissors, we cut the lines along which we will fold the wallpaper. We mark the places of the folds with a blunt instrument.

Note!
If you have drawing skills, then you can not suffer with wrapping the product itself, but simply build a pattern according to the dimensions taken.
In principle, with due care, both methods give identical results.

The pattern can also be created on a computer.

• First, we apply PVA glue to the bottom of the box and install it on the decorative material in the marked place. In this case, you should not lay too much glue, as this can lead to wetting and deformation of the wallpaper.
• Next, we coat the walls and glue the side parts to them.
• Lastly, we glue those sections that should be located inside the container.

To make our box look as neat as possible, we need to “ennoble” it from the inside. To do this, the bottom, and sometimes the walls, are sealed with a single-color material. Most often, for this purpose, dense white paper, but you can also take beautiful fabric(satin, velvet, etc.).

The result of the work

Product decoration

When we paste over the box with wallpaper, we try to get the maximum beautiful product.

That is why a variety of decorating techniques will be appropriate here:

• Firstly, in order to preserve the color and texture of the wallpaper, they can be varnished. For this purpose, a colorless acrylic-based composition is best suited: it is non-toxic, does not damage paper and interlining, and at the same time forms a fairly durable coating after polymerization.

Composition for varnishing

• If non-woven or fiberglass wallpaper was used for pasting, then the box can be painted. For this purpose, water-based or alcohol-based acrylic paints are used.
• The upper part of the sides can be decorated with wallpaper piping or fabric braid. Also, in some cases, lace looks good on the walls of the box.
• Vinyl stickers are also worth using as express decor. They, of course, do not hold very firmly, but you can find almost any suitable pattern.

Decorating in the technique of "decoupage"

However, more interesting technology is decoupage:

• To decorate a pasted box using this technique, we need interesting images. Traditionally, pictures cut from napkins are used (their main advantage is a thin base), but you can take other materials, or print the ornament yourself on thin paper.

Note!
In some cases, the decor is cut out of thin wallpaper.
The duplex must be divided into layers.

• The selected image is cut along the contour. If there is a white background around it, you can leave it: anyway, after processing it will become almost transparent.
• Then we apply special glue to the wall of the box, and lay the decor on top. Using a brush, we drown the picture in the adhesive layer and level it so that there are no wrinkles left.
• When the glue begins to polymerize, we treat the area with decorative varnish. In this case, the image becomes one with the base, and is perceived as part of it.

Image on the lid of the box

Note!
To achieve a more expressive effect, you can use a varnish that forms a surface of microcracks - the so-called craquelure.
This gives the impression of an aged surface.

Conclusion

Tips on how to wallpaper a box can be useful for anyone who wants to decorate their apartment with nice little things. This technique is simple and economical, so you will find at least one use for trellis trimmings. And the video in this article will help you master the technology for performing all operations.

The box can become not only a great storage box, but also a wonderful gift package, if it is properly decorated with self-adhesive film. Do not rush to throw away the cardboard box for shoes in the bin, because you can give it a second life! However, the cardboard box does not always look presentable. This is easy to fix using simple materials and some free time to cover the drawer.

To decorate the box with your own hands and return it to a presentable appearance, it is enough to use simple materials:

• colored xerox paper;
• wallpaper;
• opaque gift packaging;
• napkin;
• kraft paper or paper for decoupage technique.

To glue the parts and decorate the cardboard box, you also need to stock up on glue stick, scissors and decorative elements.

Why use a sealed box?

A box pasted over with paper or gift wrapping, can be used for the following purposes:

• storage of small or large items ( Christmas decorations, jewelry, accessories, etc.);
• organizer for papers, books, stationery;
• gift container;
• storage of cereals or dried fruits;
• casket.

A beautiful drawer is also useful for storing cosmetics, hair ornaments and many other things that do not fit in lockers and caskets. In addition, the box can be filled useful things and give to relatives and friends, decorating with a magnificent bow.

How to wrap a box with paper

Materials:

To easily and simply glue the box from under the shoes gift paper, you need to follow a simple step-by-step master class.

1. Unroll the roll and place the box in such a way that the paper covers its sides and bottom. It is necessary to leave a small indent (1-2 cm) to hide the upper sections of the box.
2. Via simple pencil and a ruler draw lines from the sides of the box to form a cross. The pieces of the cross will cover the sides of the box.
3. In order to be able to bend part of the paper inward, it is necessary to measure the height of the box and add its parameters to the already obtained figure. Double length will help decorate the inside of the box, making it neat and beautiful.
4. The cuts on the sides must be sealed with additional pieces of paper. To do this, it is enough to measure the height of the walls of the box and transfer the measurements to the gift wrapping. The width of the strip should be 3-5 cm. The strips must be cut out and glued to the cuts of the sides (corners of the box) so that they look neat.
5. Spread the box with glue and carefully attach the "cross". While ironing the paper, stick it to the box, making sure that no bubbles form on it.
6. Tape the inside of the box.

This box is perfect for storing things. Decorate it with ribbon, braid or bow, you can safely put in it an object that you want to give to a loved one.

Decoupage on cardboard: master class

One of the budget unusual options- This is a do-it-yourself decoupage of a cardboard box step by step. The decoupage technique is special way decorating with napkins. Such a box looks as individualized and unusual as possible. It will not only become a useful storage room, but also contribute to the decoration of the interior of the house. Decoupage of the box looks not only beautiful, but also elegant.

Materials:

• shoe box;
• acrylic white paint;
• sandpaper;
• patterned napkins;
• glue (special for decoupage);
• sponge;
• cardboard varnish.

To glue the box in the decoupage style, you need:

1. For successful execution of the technique, the surface of the box must be matte. Sometimes the cardboard shines, giving off its gloss. To remove the shine of cardboard, you can use a small piece of sandpaper. You need to walk the paper over the surface of the box, removing the gloss.
2. Using a sponge and white acrylic paint, completely cover the surface of the cardboard box. Matte coating easy to paint, so painting is not difficult. It is best to put a newspaper under the box, not to stain the work surface.
3. Dry the box. This will take some time, but you can use a hair dryer, holding it at a distance of 15-20 cm. However the best way- leave the box to dry on its own.
4. Separate the most colorful layer of the napkin. Using decoupage glue, start gluing the napkin to the cardboard box. This should be done with confident movements, without pouring glue under the napkin layer. It is better to use a dense and hard brush - so the glue will not pour under the napkin.
5. After the glue dries a little, cover the box with acrylic varnish. Leave to dry.

The decoupage technique is also known for the use of stamps and acrylic strokes. Decoupage on cardboard is one of the most popular techniques. For decoration, you can additionally walk along the edges with a sponge with acrylic paint in a color other than white: black or contrasting with the pattern on the shoe box.

How to wrap a round box

Decorate custom-shaped boxes a little more difficult, but it is possible to do it. To do this, you just need to use gift wrapping or kraft paper.

1. For a round box, we need a long strip of paper. The width of the strip is 5-6 cm more than the height of the box. For example, if the box is 10 cm high, then the width of the strip should be 15–16 cm.
2. It is necessary to put the box on paper and circle it. Cut out the shape. You will need two such circles.
3. Cover a strip of paper with glue. Glue it to the box.
4. Make cuts around the entire perimeter of the strip of paper, bend them and stick them on the box.
5. Cover the bottom and lid of the box with glue and wrap with two circles of paper.

Decorating shoe boxes with your own hands is a useful and exciting activity. The box, pasted over with paper, looks expensive and elegant. By decorating it with decorative elements, you can get an extraordinary result that cannot be compared with a box bought in a store. And it will not take you long to decorate beautifully.

There are times when there is a need to somehow decorate simple cardboard boxes. Therefore, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with various master classes that show how beautifully and correctly pasting a box with paper. But before studying the master class, you should find out where and why cardboard boxes are used.

Application of cardboard boxes

Boxes can be used for the following tasks : in the form of organizers(for example, sort documents or something else); put in them products that do not need to be taken out every day (for example, toys for the new year); as gift wrapping (give presents in them).

Basically, durable packaging is used from under shoes that have worn out for a long time and which have already been disposed of, household appliances, and so on. Most often, any packaging can be used. But to make everything look good and beautiful, the box should be decorated. The easiest and most inexpensive method of decorating is just pasting the box with paper.

Paper for pasting the box

To decorate a cardboard product, you can take absolutely any paper. Everything can be suitable for this purpose: multi-colored paper; gift; material for decoupage and crafting; self-adhesive sheets; wallpapers, napkins and much more. There are many materials for decorating crafts, but paper is the main material.

Tools and materials

In addition to paper and the cardboard box itself, The following tools and materials are required: sharp scissors and / or stationery knife; ruler; simple pencil. Depending on the type of paper with which you will decorate the box, you will need to stock up on: thick tape; simple glue; glue gun; wallpaper glue (everything may depend on the type of wallpaper); glue brush.

First decoration method

Each way decor is unique in its own way. A master class will be disassembled here, which explains how to design a product with paper with your own hands. Description of the master class:

Second design method

There is another good method box decoration. Here detailed instructions how to glue the product with paper:

• Attach the bottom of the product to your paper and circle it. Cut out part of the bottom so that there is a margin of 2-3 centimeters on each side.
• Glue the piece to the bottom of the box and fold over the opening edges.
• Attach one side to the material and outline it. Cut out the element with a margin of a couple of centimeters on all sides. Glue the material on one side.
• Slowly begin to fold over the edges of the paper.
• Make small incisions if needed.
• Glue all the corners of the box in the same way.
• Inside the product you can paint any color and shade of paint. Better take acrylic paint. Let the glue and paint dry completely. So you learned how to glue the box beautifully.

Decoupage technique for decoration

Many people are in a hurry to throw away not only the shoes, boots and other shoes that were demolished, but also the box from under it. But if you glue a shoe box with some material, then it will change and become a beautiful thing.

It can be used as a box, first aid kit or a place to store various little things that can be easily lost. The master class will show how to glue the product with paper using the decoupage technique:

Many more perform decoupage of a cardboard box with napkins, but it is much more difficult. Beginners should do an easy design. For example, a shoebox box is easy to make, but it requires certain skills. If you want to decorate a product with a film or fabric, then remember that it is very difficult, and before that you should read about the features of working with such materials.

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