Book folding tutorial guide how to turn your pattern into art. In this comprehensive collection of art made from books, we explore the myriad of ways that bibliophilic artists inventively transform works of literature into works of art. Diy book folding how to fold book pages into book art. The size of book number of pages needed will be determined from the pattern.
Just print a word or draw a design on the pattern that most closely matches the book you have, and then follow the folding instructions in my first video. Decorating with books in unusual ways was one of those ideas. Made to order, personalised names, wedding, any occasion. You might be more efficient if you mark all pages first and fold in a second step. May 20, 2019 book page folding is merely folding the pages of your book to create an art piece. This is a difference of 26 pages so count out half of the pages in the front that will not be folded. The folded book kindle edition by frazier, laurette. Ensure that the letters of your work are exactly the size you would like them to be in the book. This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds.
Print landscape for long words and portrait for small words or monograms. Dec 01, 2017 for those that dont know, book folding is the art of folding the pages within books to create 3d shapes. After you marked all the pages you can start folding. Nov 01, 2015 i put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. How to fold book pages into letters recycled book art ideas. Each fold needs a stripe, so youll need at least two different colors of contrasting stripes use highlighters. 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.
We are all passionate about the art of book folding. If youve got a taller book or a book with more pages, it will work fine. But it is beautiful and i appreciate it as art and would love one as a gift. Plus, its such a good way to reuse old books and give them a new purpose. 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. With this complete starters kit youll have everything you need to create your own folded book art. Place the book in front of you like in the first image of this step. The book will act as your frame when you hang it on the wall. Its such a fun way of reusing old books and give them another purpose. We have selected 85 amazing images that offer an insightful look into the delicate and beautiful world of folded book art.
This listing is for 20 patterns to create your own folded book art the patterns included are those shown in the picture you will recieve an instant down load of the patterns for your convenience and the files will be available as soon as you have completed your purchase. The cut and fold patterns list all of the marks required for each leaf of the book and by marking, cutting and folding the marks you build up the design. I used a notebook with assorted colors so that it looks like a rainbow. Once this was done, i carefully used a scalpelblade craft knife to cut through the chunks of pages have a look at my 20 post on book art here for tips and techniques. Book page folding is merely folding the pages of your book to create an art piece. The number of pages should be halved to get the number of folds. Easy fold special book folding tool folded book art tool book folding pattern folded book art pattern bookfoldingpattern4u. A quick easy tutorial on how you can make a beautiful vase from an old book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Aug 14, 2015 yuto yamaguchi has created orufun, the art of folding the pages of a book to create 3d sculptures resembling iconic superheros, the star wars logo, and more. In just a few hours, you can transform a book into a sculpture that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come. Thanks to budget living, ive made quite a few book folds for myself they decorate a wall in my home pictured below.
Download the pattern here and print it out at full size this will be on three separate sheets of paper. The first one takes hours, second you need enough patience. This e book will allow you to explore this niche market of folding book pages into art to display like. Needless to say, this was very frustrating to have it fall apart as i was trying to make something beautiful. I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. Would you love to try out the art of book folding for yourself. Theyve also developed a special beginner friendly starter. Although it looks difficult, its really not, however, i do have to warn you, it is timeconsuming. Book folding tutorial and a free pattern sacha and co.
Our patterns stipulate book height and number of pages folds on page 1. Apr 06, 2017 it may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Folded page art means that you take a book preferably one you dont mean to read again and fold each page in the same way. Creating folded book art is a fun and interesting process. Instead of just a number i wanted to do a word or image. My folded book patterns are ideal for paper crafters to create their very own piece of artwork.
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. We love this gorgeous, perfectly symmetrical butterfly art. Using one of my downloadable bookfolding patterns and your eager crafty hands, you can turn an upcycled book into a beautiful personalized gift in a few easy steps. Remember that a page of a book is really two pages front and back, so if there are 400 pages in the book, theres only 200 available folds. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. I am a reader in every sense of the word i devoured them as child, i have a phd in linguistics, i was a reading teacher for 7 years, im a fulltime copywriter, i.
Their book folding project was inspired by the art of mary bennett. Then fold each page twice on the marks you made in the previous step, like you can see in the second and third image. You can buy my book folded book art made easy on amazon here. Book sculptures learn how to make amazing book sculptures or book art by folding the pages of a book while the pages are still bound together. Glue the remaining pages to each other one by one using a thin, painted layer of craft glue. Jul 23, 2014 this video is an effort to answer most questions about book folding art. Once done following the book folding template, you will have pages left in the back as well. Por favor subscribe my tutorial for simplified book folding simplifiedfoldedbookart has produced a lot of. In this instance, were going to be turning those pages into a heart, and once you get the hang of it, this is a really simple craft. Get the tutorial of the book folding birdcage via youtube.
How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch. Por favor subscribe my tutorial for simplified book folding has produced a lot of. Youre likely to have all the tools you need to get started already and second hand books dont. Typically, youll need at least 300 pages for an intricate folding project. If your pattern is states number of pages it will be numbered 1, 3, 5, 7 etc. In this comprehensive collection of art made from books, we explore the myriad of ways that bibliophilic artists inventively transform works of literature into works of. Book folding patterns custom single initial wearing a christmas hat. Decorate the inside of old cookie cutters with scrapbook paper and accessories. As i was folding, the pages would start cracking and ripping easily. Fold your own book measure, mark, fold standard multi. Book folding is easy with these stepbystep folding instructions.
I love reading and thought this would make good gifts for friends. Book folding pattern, custom made cut and fold pattern, any picture or word, any size book. Book origami the art of folding books cutting and folding combination folds shadow fold inverted folds and raised folds to make beautiful book gifts. To recycle your books and transform them into something really special, weve made a collection of 10 awe. Place the template in the book behind the first page that you want to fold. With this diy book folding technique, you can turn your boring book pages into book art or sculptures. Each sheet of paper is individually creased, and together, the hundreds of pages create threedimensional designs between their hard covers. Dec 10, 2015 whats important is the widthheight ratio. Hey there this is lesson one of our book folding course and in. Also, i wrote a book to explain everything in detail. Make sure the page density looks good enough to show the picture clearly once it would be folded into the pages. Folded book art resource enables users to step into the art of book folding. I recently saw the following instructable on how to fold book pages into a number and it caught my attention.
This refers to the number of physical pages required. Bookfolding expert debbi moore, takes you through step by step how to get. Print out the letters that you wish to fold, go at least 200 dpi in your print. My folded book patterns are ideal for paper crafters to create their very own piece of artwork within the pages of their favorite novel. You can use these projects as a home decor item or you can give them to your loved ones as a gift. English artist nicola nobo transforms old books into intricate sculptures by meticulously folding their pages. How to bookfold a single word with debbi moore youtube. Before anyone gets upset with me for destroying books. For those who are not familiar with folding book art, its an art form that allows you to create unique and handmade pieces of art from any book, by simply folding the pages according to a pattern we provide. This shabby chic framed book folding bird cage could make a unique keepsake gift. Below are links to several striped backgrounds for books with 352, 462, 550, 616 and 792 pages. Pretty butterfly book folding pattern, 265f beginners tutorial make your own folded book art, craft download pdf. Orufun, the art of folding book pages to create 3d.
For those that dont know, book folding is the art of folding the pages within books to create 3d shapes. My first folding book art was full of folding issues and turned out crap. It easy with this free craft tutorial video, explanations and free bunny template. Every lower case letter needs at least 35 folds, that means 70 page numbers per letter. Website links to the folded book artists who provide written instructions on how to fold books are provided. Folding patterns for making your own 3d sculptures are available to purchase on his orufun etsy page. Do you enjoy the excitement of a new craft project. I offer a service for every step of book folding art. Mum mothers day folded book art folded book folding art sculpture present. Folded book art pattern dobby harry potter folded book art complete starter kit perfect christmas gift for crafters. You can do relatively simple ones like a diamond or a heart, or super complicated ones like a bulldog silhouette or patterns done on all three sides of the pages. Once you have completed marking all of the pencil dots on the edges of the pages of the book, its time to start folding. 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. See the full range of bookfolding patterns, books and cds at create and.
The more pages that you have, the more pages you can fold and the design will be defined through the multiple folded pages. Just remember that a page of a book is really two pages front and back, so if there are 400 pages in the book, there are only 200 available folds. 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. A book preferably a hardbacked book and 400 pages or more ruler or something hard and flat that you can use to press down the folds book folding pattern or purchase a custom pattern here printer to print out the template. I am a reader in every sense of the word i devoured them as child, i have a phd in. For the original bl instructions, follow this link.
Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. On the good side, its a great catching up on tv viewing hobby as long as you dont lose your place. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. This type of art gives unexpectedly beautiful sculptures which are both elegant and sturdy. Mar 21, 2017 310 2 155 the number of folds possible from the book my pattern in this example has folds. I began to fold the pages in, starting at the top and working down. The result is a 3 dimensional sculpture, the exact shape of which will depend on the type of fold that you have chosen. Have an extra folding book handy to use as practice. Folded book art pattern custom name or word including manual bookfolding pattern folded book pattern book folding pattern. If you are looking for inspirational and imaginative suggestions or would simply like to see some gorgeous examples of folded book art, our article is a great place to start. Lay the book in front of you and turn 90 degrees so the spine is near you. A pattern will state number of folds, number of pages or occasionally, both.
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