How to bookfold a single word with debbi moore youtube. Learn how to fold a book into a word or picture with this simple tutorial. Every lower case letter needs at least 35 folds, that means 70 page numbers per letter. After you marked all the pages you can start folding. Find, save, and copy the outline of the clip art or text. Im an avid reader and a lover of rustic chic diy so theres something about old book pages that just tugs at my heart.
Craft projects made out of recycled book pages including gifts, home decor, party decorations, and embellishments. This shabby chic framed book folding bird cage could make a unique keepsake gift. Sep, 2018 all it takes to make turn a book into a hidden box is a craft knife, glue, and some patience. How to fold book pages into letters recycled book art ideas. 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 first one takes hours, second you need enough patience. It was only natural that i combined the two together to make book page pumpkins.
The small heart folded book that is folded in this. How to fold book pages recycled book art ideas book folding. See the full range of bookfolding patterns, books and cds at create. I just know your kids will love making this little project, its pretty easy to make although younger kids will need some assistance with folding the pages of the book. Book folding tutorial guide how to turn your pattern into art. The silicone makes the pages durable, waterproof and. Book folding book folding tutorial book folding easy tutorial diy. 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. The kind of folding ive done is simple no real pattern required but i definitely inspired by the budget living feature.
You can create the pinwheels by simply fan folding the book pages. Diy book page fabric turn vintage book pages into sturdy fabric just by adding a layer of silicone. Book folding technique this design is relatively simple and. A little glitter goes a long way to make these book feathers pop. Diy old booksold book craftsbook page craftsbook page artbook pagesbook folding. Try to keep the folds at 90 degrees or as close to it as possible. Each book page will be folded two times one at the top and one at the bottom. How to fold book pages recycled book art ideas book. Nov 11, 2016 this diy tutorial video shows the basics of creating your own folded book art. Ruler or something hard and flat that you can use to press down the folds. Diy hedgehog book folding book crafts, folded book art. Oct 27, 2016 not only do the books that make up the base look perfect, the wire shade is beyond fantastic, too.
I love the look of them and i love the story behind them. Theyve also developed a special beginner friendly starter. But once they fold the the first page the rest of them are easy peasy. Make sure that you get all of the marks on your 40 pages and that you measure carefully. It will take a few hours to fold all of the pages, however it isnt anywhere. In the final lesson you are taken though the steps to fold the heart featured on book single post as promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course. I am a lover of old books and words printed on almost anything so it was a given that i would fall in love with this book page wreath when i saw it on the internet. Folding paper into shapes is such a great way to turn something drab to fab. For example, this heart pattern uses a book with 320 pages. 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. Before anyone gets upset with me for destroying books. Love book folding book folding basics explained this lists several lessons to help a beginner learn the art of book folding. Have you ever wondered how we make all the book page art you see at cheshire library.
Book folding fairy house how to book fold a fairy house bird cage 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 ea. If youd like to start easy, see my tutorial using an old kids book. Fold back the pages and break down the spine so it becomes more flexible and opens up the pages of the book. Then fold each page twice on the marks you made in the previous step, like you can see in the second and third image. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017.
This diy segment is from the season 3 cabin fever episode of kims kitchen that aired on shaw tv calgary. The shorter the book the less opportunity for great detail but the longer the book the more folding you have to do. With this diy book folding technique, you can turn your boring book pages into book art or sculptures. Multi layer cut and fold by all in the folds duration. Obviously if you have a longer word you will need more pages to fit it in and still have the recognizable detail. Place the book in front of you as though you are about to begin reading it. Aug 11, 2016 hardback book, at least 20 cm tall for this pattern you need a book with at least 82 pages the pattern has 41 folds, each of which needs one sheet ruler pencil. 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. Jul, 2015 actually, folding book pages into a bunny is perhaps even simpler than into a word with many letters. Upcycled crafts paper recycled books how to fold book pages recycled. Use the pencil marks to guide you as to where to fold the pages. Place the book in front of you like in the first image of this step. Lets start youll need a paperback book youve read many times, or picked up one or more at the thrift store. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Folded book art tutorials folded book art, book folding. Diy book folding how to fold book pages into book art. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. Book folding book folding tutorial book folding easy. Tear off the outer cover and a few of the first and end pages. Book page folding is merely folding the pages of your book to create an art piece. The folded book, diy buch basteln old book crafts, book. This diy tutorial video shows the basics of creating your own folded book art. 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. Below are links to several striped backgrounds for books with 352, 462, 550, 616 and 792 pages. Others transform the interior pages and fold them into. The first time i saw a book fold i remember thinking how complicated it looked and that i wished i could learn how to make one myself.
Book folding is easy with these stepbystep folding instructions. On the good side, its a great catching up on tv viewing hobby as long as you dont lose your place. Bookfolding expert debbi moore, takes you through step by step how to. I also have a full tutorial for a hanging book fold. Nov 01, 2015 i put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. Although it looks difficult, its really not, however, i do have to warn you, it is timeconsuming. Nov 14, 20 last year i made a rather large book page wreath to hang over our mantel. Book folding pattern for family folded book art, paper book, book folding. Book folding tutorial and a free pattern sacha and co. 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. We convinced our office manager and chief book artiste to demonstrate how she does it. Page apples and free printable for a quick and easy home decor project, turn old paperback novels into pretty book page apples. With this diy book folding technique, you can turn your boring book.
If youre looking for a free pattern, you can get one here. Once you have all of the marks made, you can begin folding your book pages. We used to fold old phone books when i was a child. So for a 400page book, id want a pattern that had about 150 folds or 150. Today i am going to share the tutorial of how to make this simple wreath from an old book.
Vintage book page pinwheel banner tutorial this vintage pinwheel banner is perfect for party decor or photo ops. But if im folding three pages then skipping one page, i would add 107 pages for the final effect. Follow this easy diy tutorial to make your own book page vintage botanical prints. This wreath is rustic, easy to make, and so versatile. Here is part one of the start of our adventure into book folding. I used a notebook with assorted colors so that it looks like a rainbow. This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds. Mar 16, 2020 i am absolutely in love with this origami old book page wreath. Apr 01, 20 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 modified to create interesting. How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch. Book pages, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor.
Youre likely to have all the tools you need to get started already and second hand books dont. Ensure that the letters of your work are exactly the size you would like them to be in the book. Now turn it 90 degrees anticlockwise until the spine is facing you. Diy old booksold book craftsbook page craftsrecycled booksbook page artpaper craftsfolded book art. This origami star tutorial provides video, stepbystep instructions, and a downloadable template. Book page leaves, especially those aged with patina, make beautiful, easy diy home decor.
How to fold books into letters step by step tutorial. I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. Book folding tutorial to accompany the book folding pattern for the heart and baby feet improved pattern. Diy folded book art how to tutorial bookfolding pattern. You see, as much as i love diy, around the holidays the term gets overused by bloggers obviously i, too, am guilty of this see the title of this post as a way to entice people to make cheap gifts to give in bulk. 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.
Please subscribe if you would like to see the rest of the series and other videos. Bookangel with tutorial book folding book angel tutorial see more. Get the tutorial of the book folding birdcage via youtube. If youre looking for beautiful, neutral fall decor ideas, try making your own book page wreaths and garlands i have a diy tutorial for you. I scooped up some old books in the free box at my local library, and straw wreath forms at a local garage sale. It turns out it is actually a surprisingly simple craft. See more ideas about book folding, folded book art and book folding patterns. Diy book page apple craft fall decor crafts and diy fall decorating ideas for the home. A book preferably a hardbacked book and 400 pages or more. I came up with this diy book tutorial as i was brainstorming classy holiday gifts. Its such a fun way of reusing old books and give them another purpose.