How to make an accordion book bookbinding tutorial by. 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. Every paper airplane builder needs a wellstocked toolbox. I ve been playing around with accordion paper folding for about a year now and thought it was high time that i put something on the site. Do you have an opinion whether this kind of cutting or folding is better or not rather than a long simple accordion book. When folding paper for book binding, it is important to make sure you are folding along the grain of the paper. Sep, 20 i ve been playing around with accordion paper folding for about a year now and thought it was high time that i put something on the site.
Hopefully the paper you decided to use is a big size that way there is a continuity for the accordion fold. Make a one page book, inspired by alisa golden with images. Accordion folded book this is a simple folding technique. Accordion book tutorial accordion book, handmade books. I took book binding classes offered by the local book binders guild through a local paper supply shop. Dosados accordion fold book from playing with paper by helen hiebert. Printable timeline or book of centuries cardstock clear packing tape standard 2in wide directions 1 print timeline on cardstock or heavy paper.
The kind of paper that i recommend are thin square sheets called origami paper because they make your crafts look their best. Make a one page book, inspired by alisa golden with. Nov 16, 2014 this a easy accordion fold mini album that you can make with 23 sheets of card stock any color cut in half and decorate the front and back and you have a cute mini album or card. Senneliers urban sketchbook, features an accordianfold design, offering eight panels per side for your sketches. Instructions for creating the accordion origami book. I keep forgetting how to do this and have to waste a sheet of paper to reremember it. Using the reference fold to make subsequent folds ensures your accordion will have evenly sized panels. I think, a straight accordion is fine except, unless you have extra large paper, youll have fewer pages. Easy accordion timeline tutorial with video the homeschool. Pop a bit of tape on the the outside edge of the pocket on each end so that your pocket will be closed off.
Printed on indigo printers, the highest quality digital press printing technology available. As an alternative, fold the entire sheet of watercolor paper, then cut to size using a. Aug 04, 2017 directions for accordion timeline materials. This blog has recorded my craft journey during 20, and as this year has come to a close, and i have gained an appropriate. These instructions will teach you how to make various models such as birds, flowers, butterflies, animals, and more. Aug 02, 2010 its an easy type of book to create without any kind of complicated sewing and i actually like it for the folded page aspect. Take a minute before you begin folding to gather what you need. Fold down the flaps of excess paper and glue them into place. They should match up when stacked one on top of the other. I dont worry about precise measurement or whether the book is perfectly aligned or level.
The urban sketchbook features an accordianfold design, offering eight panels per side for your sketches, illustrations, and inspirations. How to make a accordion fold mini album crafts with paper. Book arts is a growing field, and there are many innovative uses of paper in contemporary artists books. Using scrap paper, put glue on the other side of the pages and place the cover on top. If youre in the us, suppliers like dick blick and michaels usually have racks of lightweight card you can buy by the sheet, which is economical for books like these as youll get about 4 concertinas per large sheet.
Meander accordion folded book meander maze book maze book origami accordion book this is a 16 page rectangular minibook. This project is, perhaps, a bit more involved than those of weeks past, but it allows me to introduce a few additional basic materials found in every book artists studio and a handy technique or two. Step 11 do the same with two more halfsheets of colored paper, gluing each to the front side of the next two accordion folds. Photos can be showcased as panoramic multipanel spreads, or a series of photos sidebyside. Fold the upper layer of the bottom layer up to the base of the triangles. Make you own accordion fold travel journals for watercolor. The following is just the tip of the iceberg and documents my own experience with var. Learn how to make a mini canvas book using a meander accordion fold method. Kirigami concertina book accordion book book folding paper folding paper book paper art paper design book design. How to make a accordion fold mini album crafts with paper tutorial. Start by folding the paper in half, short end to short end and, using your bone folder, make the crease crisp. Accordion book tutorial by marcy penner for oafantastic way to make a mini accordion album from accordion book tutorial hi all.
Jul 09, 2017 learn how to make a mini canvas book using a meander accordion fold method. Accordionfold definition, to fold into pleats resembling the bellows of an accordion. This project shows how to make a simple candle holder. This a easy accordion fold mini album that you can make with 23 sheets of card stock any color cut in half and decorate the front and back and you have a cute mini album or card. Accordion folded book this is a simple folding technique that. Aug 08, 2019 making an accordion book is simply a matter of cutting paper and folding it back and forth. Marcy here with a little mini accordion book tutorial for you all. One sheet of paper, 8 x 10, cut in half lengthwise. To create the individual pages you are going to score and fold the paper. That way, each student will have a set of modelsphysical reminders for folding and cutting each variationto consult when planning future book projects. Bookmaking centercut variations with kids books from a.
Our hardcover mini accordion fold photo books are perfect for use as a tiny folio or brag book. Place the paper on work surface with printed side facing down. Apr 16, 20 when folding paper for book binding, it is important to make sure you are folding along the grain of the paper. Accordian book concertina book fun fold cards pop up cards book folding paper folding scrapbooking mini album tunnel book bookbinding tutorial this blog has recorded my craft journey during 20, and as this year has come to a close, and i have gained an appropriate skill level, i will be moving on to produce small scripture books for sale. Take another halfsheet of colored paper again 5 12 by 8 12 and glue it to the front side the one facing the front cover of the next accordion fold. You will have three creases in the paper in a zigzag or accordion fold. Accordion memory book memory books, book folding, book. Accordion folded book this is a simple folding technique that you probably learned as a child and may have used to make a fan.
Kirigami concertina book accordion book book folding paper folding paper book paper art paper design book design 3. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Accordion memory book memory books, book folding, book format. Try using a scrap piece of x 11 inch computer paper even with print on one side to see how it folds up. Turn the paper over and fold the edge toward the centerfold, creasing with the bone folder. Our hardcover mini accordionfold photo books are perfect for use as a tiny folio or brag book.
Make a concertina or accordion photo book from scratch using the instructions over at kates creative space. Whenever i have thin paper that i only want to use one side of, i usually create an accordion book, where the. Turn the paper over and do the same with the other layer. Open the book and smooth the first and last pages with the palm of your hand to help the glue adhere. This would be a nice way to document a day trip or other short summer activity. If you dont, the paper wont fold well, and the fold will cause stress along the spine, making the book bend or buckle, or the spine less strong. Get supercool fold dielines, samples, comps and print only at. Its an easy type of book to create without any kind of complicated sewing and i actually like it for the folded page aspect. Now you will make the pages for the inside of the book. Making an accordion book is simply a matter of cutting paper and folding it back and forth. Diy mini canvas book meander accordion fold sea lemon. Jul 24, 2009 now you will make the pages for the inside of the book. Fold an accordion bookpart of abc curriculum youtube.
Bookmaking centercut variations with kids books from. Now seeing your post has made me want to make some again. Paper 5 12 x 22 cover 4 x 6 12 ribbon 18 optional if you want tie close 1. Mar 14, 2016 do you have an opinion whether this kind of cutting or folding is better or not rather than a long simple accordion book. The width measurement is based on the width of the bookbinding tape which in the case of this tutorial is 3 18 and the length measurement is slightly less than the length of the covers. Continue folding each section of the paper in half again, alternating your folds towards the front and the back so that you have an accordion. You will be folding the strips into thirds, with each square creating a single page. Glue only the tabs to the cover by folding carefully around each side. As an alternative, fold the entire sheet of watercolor paper, then cut to size using a guillotine paper cutter or cut the paper before folding. Jul 10, 2019 take a rectangular origami paper and fold it top down. Whenever i have thin paper that i only want to use one side of, i usually create an accordion book, where the pages are folded, so you only write on one side.
Dec 03, 2011 to make the guide, cut a piece of paper i just use printer paper 5 long by 3 18 wide. I play the accordion and couldnt pass up the opportunity presented by the visual pun, but the real purpose for making the book was to address a point of confusion among book artists. Score the paper horizontally 1 34 from the bottom edge. Set the mat board on a sheet of colored paper that is large enough for a 1 12 inch border around the entire perimeter. Easy peasy accordion bookbinding tutorial tortagialla.
Specific projects using the accordion book are on susans making books with children blog. Aged paper 120 sheets of antique looking vintage papers classic aged paper design, six unique designs old looking paper vintage printing paper, vintage writing paper, 8. Mar 05, 2020 cut your paper into 4 by 12 in 10 by 30 cm strips. All you need is some paper, a glass jar and a little bit of glue so its a really affordable project. Build up a supercool collection of dielines and folded paper samples, and show clients and colleagues how to print something special.
How to accordion fold a sheet of paper green chair press. This is your reference fold, and it is always the fold in the middle of the sheet. Jul 17, 20 hi, i used a sheet of a2 canford card, bought from uk store hobbycraft but canford tends to be stocked by all major art stores. An elegant black cloth cover completes the package for a stunning tabletop, shelf, or. Starting at one of the short edges, fold the paper like an accordion in 1 increments.
In bookmaking, however, there is a correct method of folding to insure that each fold matches exactly to the next. Scrapbook albums, 6 x 8 inches diy photos collection by luniqi, accordion stretchable folding kraft paper for wedding anniversary, valentines day, love memory 5. The most common accordion fold book material is paper. If you choose to use heavy paper like cardstock, you may find it helpful to score the paper prior to folding. Great for artists who love to paint on book covers, and zentanglers or doodlers who love small square pages.
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