Its such a fun way of reusing old books and give them another purpose. Take an old book, cut out small hearts and arrang them on a background of white scrapbook paper. 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. Could you do a tutorial for a combi cut and fold pattern please. Browse through all of the book folding patterns for specific names that bookami has to offer featuring some of the most popular names. Book folding patterns custom word or name folded book. The sculpture that is created depends on advanced book folding templates for you to create your own folded book masterpiece. How to fold book pages into letters recycled book art ideas. How to book fold simple tutorial doodle and stitch.
Video tutorial on how to fold a book into letters how to fold books into shapes, such as a bunny and other animals. I dont know for sure as i only know the one i have made uses the same folding technique for the spine. This listing is for the book folding pattern friend book requirements. Any name book fold pattern to create your own folded book art. Ill send you an email each time a new project or tutorial is posted. View all of the free book folding patterns that bookami has to offer. Hi, ive just uploaded the video tutorial for the new sewing machine pattern. Debbi, i know you can supply patterns, but howwho works them out in the first place. Book folding tutorial, one of my favorite tutorials from loren crane of pandoras craft box. Although it looks difficult, its really not, however, i do have to warn you, it is timeconsuming.
Book folding pattern footprints youre going to love book folding pattern footprints by designer thefoldedbookco. The video below teaches you what to look for when picking a book for your pattern. If youd like to start easy, see my tutorial using an old kids book. Book folding patterns custom word or name folded book art. 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. Book folding tutorial inverted heart love book folding. Hergebruikte boeken gevouwen boekkunst boeken papier beren hobbys handwerk.
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. Actually, folding book pages into a bunny is perhaps even simpler than into a word with many letters. The video below teaches you what to look for when picking a book. Pick your first name, last name, your favorite word, anything is possible. Pattern for love folded book art pdf book folding free beginners tutorial. Its a perfect gift for that crafty person you know. Book folding tutorial and a free pattern sacha and co.
May, 2016 this diy segment is from the season 3 cabin fever episode of kims kitchen that aired on shaw tv calgary. Click to see more photos and details in my etsy shop. Easy and beautiful diy projects made with old books 2017. Instead of just a number i wanted to do a word or image. Here are free videos we made to help our customers and anyone learn more about book folding. I would love if you could make 2 pattern for the names jake and dylan.
You will feel so proud of your personalized folded book art you will love to show it off on your mantel or bookshelf. Bookami book folding patterns templates free book folding. Before anyone gets upset with me for destroying books. Folded book art bookfolding patterns for beginners. This tutorial shows how to use a single book folding pattern to achieve three different looks. Book art created by folding recycled books into images and words. This diy segment is from the season 3 cabin fever episode of kims kitchen that aired on shaw tv calgary. Diy tutorial with easytofollow stepbystep instructions. Pattern for love folded book art pdf book folding tutorial for. This book folding art is a great way to upcycle an old book. With this complete folded book art starter kit you can create your own pieces of folded book art from scratch.
Free book folding videos howtos, tutorials for patterns. Bookfolding patterns love you diy pattern folded book art. We cover the things to look for and stay away from. Firstly a huge thank you for the lovely comments about harrys playroom and the book nook.
Creative book folding art from isaac salazar design swan. Ever since then i have wondered how in the world this talented artist created the book art and i finally found my answer. Do you enjoy the excitement of a new craft project. Turn the page that you just folded to the other side of your book, then place the folding pattern behind the next page. I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. The book folding pattern allows the folder to create this unique love pattern to be in the book. The accompanying blog post and links to items mentioned in the video can be found on the. Book folding tutorial guide how to turn your pattern into art. Its been around for a few months but i know a few people have bought it as a christmas thank you gift for their teacher so hope the link will help you find it.
Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in. The shorter the book the less opportunity for great detail but the longer the book the more folding you have to do. Alas, i only won the love book art seen abovebut it has been displayed in my sewing studio ever since. 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 have a kids book in the works and i revere authors. Book folding tutorial guide how to turn your pattern. Por favor subscribe my tutorial for simplified book folding simplifiedfoldedbookart has produced a lot of. 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 cut and fold heart and baby feet duration. Find book folding patterns by page number, book height, designer, category and fold method. Creative book folding art from isaac salazar vivian january 27, 2011 we have featured several post about book sculpture book art1, book art2 and book art3. I also have a full tutorial for a hanging book fold.
Tutorials on folding right, how to use your pattern and more. Bookami book folding patterns templates name patterns. Also, i wrote a book to explain everything in detail. The place for cut and fold book folding art patterns, freebies, testers, how tos. This listing if for the single book folding pattern for the word love. Would you love to try out the art of book folding for yourself.
Dec 28, 2015 any name book fold pattern to create your own folded book art. Now place your ruler on the book like in the third image. Book folding patterns custom word or name clear diy book folding patterns. Obviously if you have a longer word you will need more pages to fit it in and still have the recognizable detail.
Jul, 2015 actually, folding book pages into a bunny is perhaps even simpler than into a word with many letters. Great and unique self made gifts for an anniversary or wedding. 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. I love that the dancer looks like she is popping out from the book.
Free heart book folding pattern id love to see your finished books. Folding book art wedding table numbers tutorial for folding numbers. In june i was asked to please share the instructions from budget living. Book folding pattern created by aline free tutorial.
Having an object be the centre piece of the artwork is a good idea. I have done a little book page folding, but very simply, and your tutorial has encouraged me to experiment further. Love hearts book folding pattern pack 10 folded book. Easy to follow patterns for you to create stunning book folding projects and gifts that youll be proud of and will amaze your friends and family. I also love that the dancers body looks strong and her. I love reading and thought this would make good gifts for friends. My book folding patterns will give you the inspiration and instructions to really put your crafting skills to the test. Youre likely to have all the tools you need to get started already and second hand books dont. Give your old books a new lease of life through book art with our huge range of bookfolding patterns. 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. Easy book folding art tutorial there are a few different ways to make these books with many book folding templates available on the internet.
The end result is so impressive to look at as well as looks great in any place of your house. Bookfolding expert debbi moore, takes you through step by step how to get. Email required address never made public name required website. This video is an effort to answer most questions about book folding art.
Whether its for the holidays, for a birthday or just as a gift. I just absolutely love creating my own folded book art. Although made from simply folding the pages of a book, the end result has a beautiful sculptural feel to it. Book folding pattern love by book folding magic tutorial included for free. Measure, mark and fold no cutting or glue needed, just a ruler, pencil and patience. Cut and fold book folding is not as difficult as it looks. Book folding australia, melbourne, victoria, australia. Whilst it may look difficult and complicated, cut and fold book folding is actually very easy to do. Move it down so it is now on the second vertical line and repeat step 2. Back in january i compiled a post on book folding and mentioned that my own attempts pictured below had been inspired by a longago issue of budget living magazine. This heart pattern comes free with any book folding. Hardcover book ruler cmmm or combination square pencil bone folder optional all my patterns use the measure and mark method and are in centimeters. It easy with this free craft tutorial video, explanations and free bunny template. A book preferably a hardbacked book and 400 pages or more.
Cut and fold book folding art patterns and information. 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. 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. Continue this technique until the letter m is complete. I also love your display idea, so simple but so very clever. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book folding art class master the basics of book folding youtube. Ruler or something hard and flat that you can use to press down the folds. Gave it to my daughter for her 14th birthday, and she loves it. Free pdf file of my howto guide, traditional book folding.
Diytutorial with easy to follow stepbystep manual included. This how to video demonstrates how to make folded page art. Use a hardback book of your own choice to make your own piece of folded book art. Ive long been in love with the art of book folding.
Book bear cut and fold book folding pattern by jhbookfoldpatterns on etsy. These easy cut and fold book folding instructions will get you on your way. Once you gain experience in book folding and start considering giving your works of art away as gifts you may consider matching the folded design with the topic or title of the book and finding a book that suits the person that you will be gifting it to. How to bookfold a single word with debbi moore youtube. This pattern has been tested by me to ensure each fold is correct and ready for you to do. 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. You can buy my book folded book art made easy on amazon here. Whilst some have a love for old or antique outofprint books others relish in the feel and look of a polished new copy.
Book folding provides the chance to use books, both old and new, in an original art form without cutting or gluing the original book so that ultimately it can also be enjoyed by the reader. Give your old books a new lease of life through bo. But it is beautiful and i appreciate it as art and would love one as a gift. With this starter set you have the perfect gift at hand. 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. If youre looking for a free pattern, you can get one here.
But my preferred method is to follow the seesaw blog for her folded book art tutorial. This is presented in the table style of measurements. Create fabulous 3d book designs following our book folding templates. I recently saw the following instructable on how to fold book pages into a number and it caught my attention.
Book folding diy the sewing rabbit me sew crazy blog. Book sculpture will be carefully created, packed and shipped within 3 5 business days. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. The kind of folding ive done is simple no real pattern required but i definitely inspired by the budget living feature. Would you love to try out the art of book folding for. Basically anything to do with this brilliant craft. Why not try some of our free bookfolding patterns to get you started. Trust me, i looked at a lot of different options, but i like this particular method because it. The art of book folding combines the love of books with the love of paper crafting.
Below are links to several striped backgrounds for books with 352, 462, 550, 616 and 792 pages. 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. 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. Oct 27, 2016 get the tutorial of the book folding birdcage via youtube. Love hearts book folding pattern pack 10 folded book patterns this book contains 10 patterns for you to make your own folded book, by measuring and folding pages. At least 588 pages around 21,5 cm height materials. Theyve also developed a special beginner friendly starter. Choose your design, download the template, and let each page tell the story of your artistic journey. On the good side, its a great catching up on tv viewing hobby as long as you dont lose your place. Folded book art easy to use bookfolding patterns for beginners. My folded book patterns are ideal for paper crafters to create their very own piece of artwork within the pages of their favorite novel. All my book patterns are measure and mark patterns in mm. This is the second lesson in a book folding course.
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