Introduction: Folded Book Art
Create various shapes or letters using old books.
Step 1: Get a Book
Any book will work, but a hardcover will stand up better.
Step 2: Pages
Bend the pages so it doubles in size
Step 3: Drawing
While the pages are bent over, draw your design (Solid shapes work best, or a "bubbled" letter).
Step 4: Is This Right?
When the book is laying flat the design will seem warped, but don't worry, it'll look right when finished
Step 5: Folding
Starting from the back of the book, begin folding pages at the mark.
Step 6: Consistency
Make sure to keep the folds consistent so when it is done, it will be a smooth transition
Step 7: Keep Folding
Until done... enjoy
Step 8: TIP: Multiple Marks
If you have a design where there are multiple marks on one edge, you fold on alternating pages and repeat the pattern. (see picture)
9 Comments
5 years ago
Thank you so much. This my first time doing this type of art. I have been to so many websites looking for good instructions, you are the very best!!! I'll post when I get the heart done. Again I thank you :-)
Reply 5 years ago
Thanks! I can't wait to see it.
5 years ago
I am a bit confused. You said that leaving the hardcover on is the best. You show in the instructions a soft cover book. Do I remove the hardcover then fold and put the the hardcover back on? I love your book heart and can't wait to make one for my daughter!! Thank You so much!!
Reply 5 years ago
I only had absoft cover book avalialble when i made the tutorial. A hard cover is the best to use. See the end result picture. :)
6 years ago
If you cut off the folded parts, will it look the same?
OR: What happens if you close the book totally?
Anyway: great idea.
6 years ago
Won't download. I have click it a couple times and nothing happens.
7 years ago
Debbie moore designs sells a computer disc with 10 different patterns on its that simple I done the word love in 2 days honestly it'sworth Iinvesting in
7 years ago on Introduction
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing the instructions! :-)
7 years ago on Introduction
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing this!