This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds. Creating folded book art is a fun and interesting process. Folded book art is a new form of artistic expression which transforms unwanted books into beautiful decorative objects. Join debbi moore in the craft room where shell be taking us through the basics of book folding. These folded books are visually compelling and make for perfect unique gifts. Fold a heart into a book and make a perfect gift to give for valentines day. You can do this on the computer, or on your own with a little. How to make book folded art an owl and many more i was asked to post how i made my owl. 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. Nov 01, 2015 as promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course. Por favor subscribe my tutorial for simplified book folding simplifiedfoldedbookart has produced a lot of.
With this complete starters kit youll have everything you need to create your own folded book art. Folded pocketbook art sculptures the pocket books are 4. How to bookfold a single word with debbi moore youtube. They are super simple, just take alot of time, but let me tell you. The folded book art designer can even make 3d shapes and images into the books like a heart, a guitar, a star, etc.
Somehow when i got toward the end of my marking, i was short like 8 pages. This colorful instructional book is a culmination of years of experience teaching folded book art. Folded book art sculptures origami resource center. If youre looking for a free pattern, you can get one here. Names inspiration or love words places thank you for looking at my shop. Sep, 2019 youll receive 3 complete starter sets to create your own pieces of folded book art. Shop our selection of designs or have a custom piece created just for you. We carefully fold each page of a book and handcraft it into a beautiful piece of art. Pioneering book artist hedi kyle, in collaboration with her daughter, ulla warchol, shows you stepbystep how to use folding techniques to create thirtyfive of hedis most popular inventions. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about folded book art. Our starter sets are very cool and unique gifts for anyone who loves to craft. Theyve also developed a special beginner friendly starter.
Book folding book folding tutorial book folding easy. 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. Youll receive 3 complete starter sets to create your own pieces of folded book art. We are all passionate about the art of book folding. This video is an effort to answer most questions about book folding art. Cut and fold book folding art patterns and information. Starter kit to create your own piece of folded book art by. Mar 21, 2017 310 2 155 the number of folds possible from the book my pattern in this example has folds. Ive seen methods that use precise mathematical calculations for each page and the use of a ruler for each fold. Nov 14, 2018 the folded book art designer can even make 3d shapes and images into the books like a heart, a guitar, a star, etc. Plus, its such a good way to reuse old books and give them a new purpose. With this starter set you have the perfect gift at hand.
Laurence king publishing october 2018 192 pages hardcover. Read the instructions carefully before asking for help please. 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. You can custom order pretty much anything you want to be created and designed into big 3d letters and shapes using the pages of a book. How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch. Diy hedgehog book folding youtube book art diy, folded. In this book art tutorial, im going to teach you one of the basic folds in creating a book sculpture the triangle fold and how this simple fold can easily be. Download the pattern here and print it out at full size this will be on three separate sheets of paper. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Book folding doll book fold youtube book page crafts. Click the image to download the instruction pdf for whichever type of fold you are looking for. As it turns out they are also, while time consuming, easy to make. 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. 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. Mar 05, 2012 book art tutorial alot of people have been asking me how to make the folded books, so i thought i would put all the tutorials on here. Free book folding videos howtos, tutorials for patterns. Moreno valley public library mall branch 9,144 views.
Folded book art this vaselike book sculpture was made by folding the pages of a book while the pages were still attached to the binding. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. If youre considering a literary inspired wedding, or perhaps just want something a bit different for your centrepieces, then folded book art could be the answer. Folded book art pattern dobby harry potter folded book art complete starter kit perfect christmas gift for crafters. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. I used an old book to make this stunning carousel here is how you can make them too. Here are free videos we made to help our customers and anyone learn more about book folding. Book folding patterns custom single initial wearing a christmas hat.
With this complete folded book art starter kit you can create your own pieces of folded book art from scratch. This diy tutorial video shows the basics of creating your own folded book art. A robin appears combi cut and fold book folding pattern. This type of manipulations can produce very profound changes in the appearance of the book. When i looked back i see two pages that i missed no marking but im still short 5 pages no clue how that happened. As promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course.
First of all i found out about this awesome folded book art from on. 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. 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. We have two basic tutorials in the form of pdf for both cut and fold and normal fold. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. With a bit of practice and concentration, folded book art is easy to accomplish at a. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this item. This video tutorial is designed to be used in conjunction with the heart book folding pattern which can be found here. These folded books make for great gifts for weddings, baby showers, birthdays and a lovely addition to any home or office. Simplified folded book art if youve ever seen books with the pages folded into the shape of words and wondered how the heck its done, here is one method. Tutorials on folding right, how to use your pattern and more. You can use these projects as a home decor item or you can give them to your loved ones as a gift.
You can buy my book folded book art made easy on amazon here. This listing is for a book containing 6 characters or less. Book art tutorial alot of people have been asking me how to make the folded books, so i thought i would put all the tutorials on here. If you would like to purchase a finished book already folded please see our ready folded books category. Jun 08, 2015 have you seen some of those folded book art sculptures on etsy they are so beautiful and make the perfect gift. In this episode we learn how to fold book pages to create art. Also, i wrote a book to explain everything in detail. Youll want it to match the size of the book, and make sure that youve got margins of about an inch inch and a half from the bottom and top of your book. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. Personalised camper van combi cut and fold book folding pattern. The result is a 3 dimensional sculpture, the exact shape of which will depend on the type of fold that you have chosen. These folded book art sculptures are unique and oneofakind. Have you seen some of those folded book artsculptures on etsy they are so beautiful and make the perfect gift.
Its a perfect gift for that crafty person you know. Once you know how our method works, you can fold any pattern from our website you like. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. 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. You can however sell books created using this pattern. Folded book art stunning word pattern folded book art love pattern paper anniversary gift for him or her date unique birthday gift wedding decoration 6 numbers love save the date customized name. Book folding tutorial and a free pattern sacha and co. To recycle your books and transform them into something really special, weve made a collection of 10 awe. Whether its for the holidays, for a birthday or just as a gift. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Online there are methods for using photoshop to create your own template, but i felt like there would be an easier way. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. 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. After a few months of procrastination, some googling and a couple misadventures in book folding, ive learned some best practices to fold words onto the pages to make the most lovely folded book art.