How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch. Continue to keep your fingers on the fold as you cut small triangles. For example, this heart pattern uses a book with 320 pages. Folding is the main element of a strong binding because the actual sewing is done through the folds. Mar 14, 2014 folding is the main element of a strong binding because the actual sewing is done through the folds. Print landscape for long words and portrait for small words or monograms. Hopefully these tutorials will provide answers to all your questions but if not please. Book folding is an artform that is just as fun as it sounds.
Here is an easy tutorial to show how you can repurpose old books into stunning new items you can use as home decor or give as gifts. Bookfolding expert debbi moore, takes you through step by step how to. If youd like to start easy, see my tutorial using an old kids book. I used a notebook with assorted colors so that it looks like a rainbow. Once you have completed marking all of the pencil dots on the edges of the pages of the book, its time to start folding. Now i am going to show you a very simple fold that has a dramatic effect. See the full range of bookfolding patterns, books and cds at create. Apr 25, 2020 this rustic folded book page wreath is absolutely stunning. It is for the pattern with numbers to create you very own book pattern. I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. With the 51 pages find the centre and draw a line across. I am totally in love with these old book page crafts, and i have made tons of different wreaths using paper pages. Below are links to several striped backgrounds for books with 352, 462, 550, 616 and 792 pages.
My favorite tutorial comes from maria christensen of love book folding. Cats and dogs pets book folding pattern pack folded book patterns. With different techniques you can fold books to create artworks which will look terrific as decorations or as the perfect gift for friends. Dec 01, 2017 my favorite tutorial comes from maria christensen of love book folding. Diy folded book art how to tutorial bookfolding pattern. 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. Our patterns stipulate book height and number of pages folds on page 1. Align both the edges of the pages together, and press down the upper edge of paper that is towards you.
Learn how to turn an old book into a work of art with this book page folding tutorial. Mar 21, 2017 310 2 155 the number of folds possible from the book my pattern in this example has folds. 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. Of course, i also have tutorials for making a gorgeous rose old book page wreath that is just a bit different but still stunning to hang up. For example, if your book has 476 pages, choose the smaller 450 page book folding template to use. Carefully tear this block of pages away from the rest of the book. Lets start youll need a paperback book youve read many times, or picked up one or more at the thrift store. 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. If im marking the skipped page on the pattern, then i still only need a book with 320 pages thats what i did in the one shown here. Now fold 5 pages as angel wings as you did in step 4.
Go back to the folds that you were doing at the start of the book and continue doing those until there are only 25 pages remaining. As promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course. To begin, get a paperback book that you wish to upcycle and remove the cover from the front, back and spine and line the spine of the book to face yourself. Book folding is easy with these stepbystep folding instructions. Book page folding is merely folding the pages of your book to create an art piece. Fold your own book measure, mark, fold standard multi. 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. Diy pattern, custom made, to fold two initials and a date into a book on 2 lines. Each video is super short and very well explained so its almost impossible to mess up. 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.
She has a seven part video series that describes the different parts of a book, the different materials youll need, how to read a book folding pattern, and how to fold a sample pattern. If youve got a taller book or a book with more pages, it will work fine. 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. 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. Print out the letters that you wish to fold, go at least 200 dpi in your print. Hey there this is lesson one of our book folding course and in this lesson were going to be looking at parts of the book. Folding the sheets ibookbinding bookbinding tutorials. I used this old readers digest condensed books book given to me.
This makes an elegant decoration for any room and is ideal for your own home or. Up book book art maze book accordion book album book book folding handmade books altered books mini books 1 page book bookbinding workshop i attended the bookbinding workshop at the university, getting my monies worth before i graduate, here i was taught a few things such as the importance of grain in paper, and how to do an effective. With this diy book folding technique, you can turn your boring book pages into book art or sculptures. I also love your display idea, so simple but so very clever. The size of book number of pages needed will be determined from the pattern. Actually, folding book pages into a bunny is perhaps even simpler than into a word with many letters. Every lower case letter needs at least 35 folds, that means 70 page numbers per letter. Diy pattern, custom made, to fold a word or name into a book. Work your scissors as you cut curves into the folds of your paper. Book page decorating snowflake cutting tutorial an. 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. The kind of folding ive done is simple no real pattern required but i definitely inspired by the budget living feature.
A book preferably a hardbacked book and 400 pages or more. I have done a little book page folding, but very simply, and your tutorial has encouraged me to experiment further. Mar 17, 2015 for these little birdhouses you only need 51 pages. Create a heart shape with those pages to display your book anywhere beautifully. Obviously if you have a longer word you will need more pages to fit it in and still have the recognizable detail. Tear off the outer cover and a few of the first and end pages. It will take a few hours to fold all of the pages, however it isnt anywhere near as complicated as it looks. Take the other set of thirty pages and flip it so that the spine is on the right. This diy tutorial video shows the basics of creating your own folded book art. If you like them as much as i do, then youll also fall in love with this origami old book page wreath or this rustic old book page wreath. 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. Its also worth manipulating the spine to make it easier for it to meet itself when its finished. Complete the angel by folding the last 20 pages like the first ones. So if the number at the bottom of the page starts at 1 you need to find page number 102.
After you marked all the pages you can start folding. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new t. Place the book in front of you like in the first image of this step. With fingers on the fold, use a penpencil to draw a guideline as shown for the first few snowflakes you cut. Crafted book art vase book crafts, book art diy tutorial. How to fold books into letters step by step tutorial. If a pattern is not clear whether it is giving the number of pages or folds you. Fold back the pages and break down the spine so it becomes more flexible and opens up the pages of the book. Its a gorgeous choice to use those scrap pieces of paper, pages from a book that otherwise would have been thrown away, or any craft fabric you have on hand. Single post book folding, book page crafts, book folding. This book folding art is a great way to upcycle an old book.
The more pages that you have, the more pages you can fold and the design will be defined through the multiple folded pages. For these little birdhouses you only need 51 pages. Parts of the book this is the first lesson in a book folding course the course has 7 bitsize lessons to take you through the whole. Book folding tutorial guide how to turn your pattern into art. All you need is an old book and a cutting blade and my pattern. Its such a fun way of reusing old books and give them another purpose. The first one takes hours, second you need enough patience. Lay the book in front of you and turn 90 degrees so the spine is near you. An old book preferably with some brown discolored aging. Continue to do this until all of the pages are folded. Parts of the book this is the first lesson in a book folding course the course has 7 bitsize lessons to take you through the whole process of folding a book free heart pattern included. Whilst it may look difficult and complicated, cut and fold book folding is actually very easy to do. Cool home decor and upcycling project book folding tutorial.
Paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9a paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9b paperback christmas tree tutorial step 9c. Nov 11, 2016 this diy tutorial video shows the basics of creating your own folded book art. 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. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. Choose a book with 6700 pages for a complete folded set of letters such as mrs. Folding books folded book art, old book art, book folding. Book folding tutorial and a free pattern sacha and co. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. How to bookfold a single word with debbi moore youtube. 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.
So get this right, and your binding will be strong and flexible. But if im folding three pages then skipping one page, i would add 107 pages for the final effect. Theyve also developed a special beginner friendly starter. Cut and fold instructions cut and fold book folding art patterns. Book folding tutorial hang on each side of bed over night stands making folded paper books. The small heart folded book that is folded in this. Folded book angel, full tutorial christines crafts. I also have a full tutorial for a hanging book fold. 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 shorter the book the less opportunity for great detail but the longer the book the more folding you have to do. Rustic folded book page wreath with video tutorial diy. Now were really not concerned with too much technical detail here were just going to be looking at parts. Once done following the book folding template, you will have pages left in the back as well.
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. Book folding tutorial, one of my favorite tutorials from loren crane of pandoras craft box. Diy book folding how to fold book pages into book art. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height, designer, category and fold method. Learn the techniques of book folding creative fabrica. This is a difference of 26 pages so count out half of the pages in the front that will not be folded. It was only natural that i combined the two together to. Ensure that the letters of your work are exactly the size you would like them to be in the book. Book folding starter pack with book folding tutorial,start page calculator,3 fully tested patterns and a pattern of your choice. Book folding tutorial guide how to turn your pattern.
If youre looking for a free pattern, you can get one here. How to fold book pages into letters recycled book art ideas. How to make folded paperback book christmas trees a tutorial. In this tutorial, crafter dannielle from premaderemade guides us through some of her best. New 2 lined pattern custom initials and custom date. Nov 01, 2015 as promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course.