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How to Make a Recycled Paper Filter Case

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Completed Filter Case
Completed Filter Case

Lots of light filters for your camera and not enough cases?? Don't like the way your filters move around in their case? Well, you can make one that can protect them from being scratched, is very portable, and can be made to fit each filter!

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  1. 1
    Tape and paper
    Get the things you'll need. They are listed below.
  2. 2
    Using the tape, tape both sides of the paper.
    Using the tape, tape both sides of the paper.
    Using the tape, tape both sides of the paper. Make sure the tape edges overlap to improve durability.
    • When taping this, leave a small amount of the paper untaped. It will help form the bottom of the case. In the image above, it is at the bottom.
  3. 3
    Wrapping the filter for size
    Wrapping the filter for size
    Take your filter and wrap the taped paper around it. You don't want it to go around multiple times because it would be too bulky. Cut it to the appropriate size and then tape it closed.
  4. 4
    Trim off the 'top' of the case, (the part without the paper only) so that it is straight.
  5. 5
    Flip your case over and fold over the paper, like you are wrapping a present.
    Flip your case over and fold over the paper, like you are wrapping a present.
    Flip your case over and fold over the paper, like you are wrapping a present.
  6. 6
    Tape it secured with the same tape as before.
  7. 7
    Write the particulars of the filter on the tape so that you know what is in that particular case.
    Write the particulars of the filter on the tape so that you know what is in that particular case.
    Write the particulars of the filter on the tape so that you know what is in that particular case.
    • Filter case so far
      Filter case so far
      You can leave it like this or make a flap to secure it in the case.
  8. 8
    Tape up more paper like you did for the case.
    Tape up more paper like you did for the case.
    Tape up more paper like you did for the case. Cut it to match the width.
  9. 9
    Turn your case over so the back is facing you. Place the taped paper so that it covers most, or all, of your case. This will help it be more secure.
  10. 10
    Trim the flap to be able to easily fit into the case.


Edit Things You'll Need

  • Packing tape (or duct tape)
  • Newspaper
  • Scissors
  • Filter

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Last edited:
April 30, 2012 by Loiswade42

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