Book folding made easy

Tutorials on how to fold books to create fantastic book art. Whilst it may look difficult and complicated, cut and fold book folding is actually very easy to do. I also have a full tutorial for a hanging book fold. Book folding is easy with these stepbystep folding instructions. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book folding tutorial and a free pattern sacha and co. Paper folding specialist kris mason demonstrates how anyone can fold paper like a pro with her simple, stepbystep instructions. Place the ruler along the length of the book furthest from you, move along the ruler to mark all the measurements needed for that page, without moving the ruler. How to make accurate folds and create stunning book art. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. How to fold book pages into letters recycled book art ideas.

This is a beautiful custom pattern we have created for you. Here we start to make our marks in preparation for folding. I have used many of the patterns in this book to make rosettes for the front of greeting cards. I used a notebook with assorted colors so that it looks like a rainbow. May 04, 2016 when youre looking to achieve the best accuracy possible in book folding its all about the detail. These free patterns are a great place to start when trying your hand at this type of craft.

Decorating with books in unusual ways was one of those ideas. Kris mason stepbystep photographs to guide you through cutting, folding, and combining paper squares into kids projects, boxes, home decor, embellishments for greeting cards and scrapbook pages and more. If youre looking for a free pattern, you can get one here. We are all passionate about the art of book folding. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Kids craft bookart 2 folding a simple pattern crafts. Easy book folding patterns the folded book company. Readers will find 40 projects suitable for any skill level and any age including greeting cards, frames, ornaments, and scrapbook page embellishments. My book was almost 300 pages and i ended up with two large trees and then i cut the remaining in half and made two half size trees.

Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books. One of the main questions we get asked at bookami is how do you create text based book folding patterns, so here, cheryl from bookami, explains how she uses photoshop cs2 and the bookami book folding software to create fantastic book folding patterns with words. Print out the letters that you wish to fold, go at least 200 dpi in your print. They are ideal for folding into books with few pages, or they use a small design that can be repeated several times in the same book. Easy book folding art tutorial there are a few different ways to make these books with many book folding templates available on the internet. I looked at aspects of the condition of the book in lesson 2 of my basic book folding course but you should also make sure that youre book does not move around when your working with it.

You probably want one that is at least 400 pages, unless you have a more intricate design. I never buy cards anymore and the recipients of my cards just love them. Learn how to make easy origami with these simple instructions and diagrams. This tutorial is to fold the word mum into the book, however you can use this same technique to fold any word or picture that you want. Just follow the step by step guide and youll be able to fold something in little time. Diy book folding how to fold book pages into book art. How to make accurate folds and create stunning book art you. The kind of folding ive done is simple no real pattern required but i definitely inspired by the budget living feature. This shabby chic framed book folding bird cage could make a unique keepsake gift. Choose a book with 6700 pages for a complete folded set of letters such as mrs and mr, or a 200 page book to make a large monogram.

This book is a concise manual for learning to recycle books into beautiful folded book sculptures. To recycle your books and transform them into something really special, weve made a collection of 10 aweinspiring book folding patterns that all book lovers will appreciate. A free book folding pattern of a coffee cup, of course. You can make stunning, beautiful book art to impress your friends.

Image computer generated to demostrate finished fold create your own stunning book art with this showing 1 to 3 of 3 1 pages. Trial, error, glue and a large glass of wine all played a role in the end results, but if youre inspired to have a go, read on. The first picture on the page was made with a book of 600 pages, but i had to rip out the last 50 pages because the pages started to rip at the top while folding and the book became very heavy. The fourth, fifth and sixt image let you see how the book should look like once you folded some. I would have 12 folds left on either side of the finished word and so i would need to count 12 folds in before starting.

Diy pattern, custom made, to fold two initials and a date into a book on 2 lines. Instead of just throwing them away you can recycle your old books into some creative and useful items. Origami doesnt have to be difficult and frustrating. Download the pattern here and print it out at full size this will be on three separate sheets of paper.

Make sure the bottom of the sheet of paper is in line with the bottom of the book the word should be in the centre of the book, if it isnt then trim the bottom of the paper until it is and remember to trim the other pieces of paper the same. Not only is this technique easy to do, but it is also a great way of reusing old books and giving them a new lease of life. Fold both measurements into the centre of the book, as close to a 90degree angle as possible. I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. Details of how to use the bookami book folding software. If you want a custom pattern you can purchase one here and i will create it for you place the template in the book behind the first page that you want to fold. Mar 21, 2017 310 2 155 the number of folds possible from the book my pattern in this example has folds. Book folding look at this beautiful doll dress made with an old paperback book duration.

Ensure that the letters of your work are exactly the size you would like them to be in the book. Thanks to budget living, ive made quite a few book folds for myself they decorate a wall in my home pictured below. Youre likely to have all the tools you need to get started already and second hand books dont. Since it was a really hard task to find 10 free book folding patterns, weve included some patterns you can find with some extra price. How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch. Nov 01, 2015 i put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics.

Repeat these steps untill you have folded all the marked pages. Fold the paper in half the long way, like a hot dog. My two elementary school age kids had a blast with these. They are great for little holiday gifts for loved ones, and as favors for weddings and holiday parties. The outstanding feature of fold books is that they are made entirely without sewing.

Its even a great craft to do with your kids, although i recommend letting an adult do the cutting with the exacto knife. Print landscape for long words and portrait for small words or monograms. View the sourcing details of the buying request titled book folding, including both product specification and requirements for supplier. Easy and free book folding pattern 10 aweinspiring book folding. New 2 lined pattern custom initials and custom date. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a.

Now i am going to show you a very simple fold that has a dramatic effect. Fold books are a fun and easy craft project, suitable for any age group. But my preferred method is to follow the seesaw blog for her folded book art tutorial. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books noted list. This may also done in other ways and we will discuss this in bookart 3 where to fold.

In which case, then youd want one with 600900 pages. Apr 17, 2020 a free book folding pattern of a coffee cup, of course. For the original bl instructions, follow this link. Its such a fun way of reusing old books and give them another purpose. Im best folding without any glasses or contact lenses although i need both for everyday general situations. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a piece of book art in under 60 minutes by paper folding with scissors, book, and eyes. The folded book art seemed to capture a few imaginations, so this week heres a mini tutorial on how i made the various books above and below, using a pile of 20p junk shop books. It can, at times, be a little fiddly and time consuming because, depending on the level of detail in a pattern, you may have to deal with very many folds per page alot of which may be of just a mm in size. Their book folding project was inspired by the art of mary bennett.

I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. If youd like to start easy, see my tutorial using an old kids book. For a house that speaks volumes, make clever and thrifty use of words with these. A beginners guide to basic book folding, i show you how to mark and fold. This decorative folded paperback christmas tree made from a paperback book is super cute, easy to make, and affordable. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height, designer, category and fold method. Following our easy to understand book folding method of marking and folding you will be able to make this beautiful pattern come to life on the pages of your own book. You will receive all of th heart lock book folding pattern 547 pages274 folds. The final result is a protruding heart folded in the book. Diy pattern, custom made, to fold a word or name into a book.

All measurements are always from the top of the page. Completing this tutorial can be done within 45 minutes. Every lower case letter needs at least 35 folds, that means 70 page numbers per letter. Free book folding patterns and advice plus custom patterns has 11,780 members. The first one takes hours, second you need enough patience. Place the template in the book behind the first page that you want to fold. Designing a mini book is much more fun that coloring on a blank sheet of paper. Oct 03, 2016 book folding look at this beautiful doll dress made with an old paperback book duration. These patterns require mostly simple 90 degree folds and a little patience. I used a picture from their website for the front image. Book folding is a simple, relaxing activity that requires only a few. Heart book folding pattern, love heart for valentines day, easy 158 fold pattern, free book folding tutorial. If we cant see the detail then we wont achieve the the accuracy in our finished book art. Book folding book folding tutorial book folding easy.

Free book folding patterns to do while social distancing book riot. Try to keep the folds at 90 degrees or as close to it as possible. There are lots of figures that are easy and fun to make. This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds. We have named this book folding pattern folded love. Letters made from rolled up book pages, pretty cool looking and simple. With this diy book folding technique, you can turn your boring book pages into book art or sculptures. To make these fabulous creations all you need is a book, a pencil and a ruler.

Have a go and join the craze that is sweeping the nation. This book is a concise manual for learning to recycle books into. Book hedgehog how to make a piece of book art paper. The possibilities of how we can use this newfound skill are endless. Theyve also developed a special beginner friendly starter. Then fold each page twice on the marks you made in the previous step, like you can see in the second and third image. With a couple of folds you can turn one sheet of paper into an 8page book complete with a title page on the front and an author page on the back.