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Book Art

Book Art (Measure, Mark, Cut & Fold)

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/book-art-2 • Posted by Joybells

I love making beautiful things out of very simple things and have fallen in love with various book-folding techniques. I create my own patterns using computer software, but other than making that initial investment, I can now pick up a discarded book at the thrift store and turn it into a work of art using very minimal supplies. All you really need to create book art like this (besides a pattern which you can easily find online if you don't wish to buy your own software), is a metric ruler, pencil, eraser, scissors or exacto knife, bone folder, and lots of patience. I have always loved typography (designing with type), and enjoy origami and paper crafting, so love how book folding blends all of this together.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

24 h 01

Difficulty

Tricky
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Description

I love making beautiful things out of very simple things and have fallen in love with various book-folding techniques. I create my own patterns using computer software, but other than making that initial investment, I can now pick up a discarded book at the thrift store and turn it into a work of art using very minimal supplies. All you really need to create book art like this (besides a pattern which you can easily find online if you don't wish to buy your own software), is a metric ruler, pencil, eraser, scissors or exacto knife, bone folder, and lots of patience. I have always loved typography (designing with type), and enjoy origami and paper crafting, so love how book folding blends all of this together.

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