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✨ Book Folding: Turning Pages Into Art
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items Where forgotten books become handmade treasures. I’ve always loved the idea of giving old books a second life, and book folding has become one of my favorite creative outlets. 📚 This list brings together the tools, tutorials, and inspiration that helped me fall in love with folded book art. Whether you’re trying your first simple heart fold or crafting per...
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🪄 Getting Started
✏️ Patterns & Tutorials
🎨 Design Inspiration
💝 Gift Ideas & Occasions
🛠️ Supplies & Tools
🪄 Getting Started
Start simple, learn the folds, and fall in love with the process.
This was the very first tutorial I watched, and it made everything click, and it's so beginner-friendly!
Basics of Book Folding
These are the tools I reach for every single time. A good bone folder is a game changer for crisp lines. (Affiliate link)
Bone Folder
If you prefer to read and look at pictures, here's a lovely, straightforward book that teaches how different folding styles work together. (Affiliate link).
Book Folding For Beginners: Step-by-Step
Another great step-by-step book folding tutorial book. I like that the author of this book has a very active Facebook group for folded book artists of all stages and she's very helpful in the group. (Affiliate link)
Book Folding for Beginners and Beyond
✏️ Patterns & Tutorials
Find your favorite folds and start creating meaningful designs.
I love browsing these when I want something new to try because there’s a pattern for just about every mood. (Affiliate link).
Book Folding Patterns
I've bought a number of patterns from this seller and have had a good experience with them for the most part. She's pretty solid with her patterns, they're tried and true. (Affiliate link)
All In The Folds Etsy Shop
Every new book folding artist usually starts with making a heart design and his is such a sweet, quick project. I made my first folded heart using a tutorial just like this one.
Make a Heart Design
When you’re ready to design your own patterns, this tool makes it so easy (and addictive). I paid for a subscription to this and it was very reasonably priced.
Wunderfold Book Folding Pattern Software
🎨 Design Inspiration
Get inspired by artists who turn folded books into stunning sculptures.
Pinterest is my go-to spot when I need a creative boost or want to try a new theme.
Folded Book Art Inspiration
Okay, shameless plug, this is my own IG account for showing off my folded book art creations. I show time lapsed reels of me making the books as well as completed projects. Feel free to follow m on IG for me videos!
A Folded Gift (@afoldedgift)
Lots of inspiration here for graph-style patterns and she gives so many of them away for free!!
Graph Style Book Folding Templates
💝 Gift Ideas & Occasions
Handmade folded books make thoughtful, heartfelt gifts for any occasion.
I have to start with myself for this because I handcraft and sell these. You can order personalized custom designs for friends and loved ones. Take a look at what's possible.. Then place your order today!
A Folded Gift
These are adorable and so intricate. I made one as a gift, and it instantly became a nursery keepsake for a friend's new baby girl.
Baby Shower & Baby Birth Announcement Folded Book
Here are some unique ideas for graduation gifts that you won't find in retail stores. They feel a lot more meaningful and personal. (Affiliate link)
Graduation Folded Book Art Gifts
🛠️ Supplies & Tools
The right tools help make book folding smoother, produce crisper designs, and way more fun.
My go-to for clean, crisp folds. For me, these are essential because they make such a difference in the final look. (Affiliate link)
6" Bone Folder
When you're ready to take your folded book art to an even higher level of precision you can graduate up to this precision marking t-ruler. (Affiliate link)
Incra Precision Marking T-Rule
Better than a regular ruler because of the T bar; this helps to keep the ruler steady and in place so that your book markings are as accurate as possible. (Affiliate link)
T-Square Plastic Transparent T-Ruler
Keeps your book steady while folding, having one of these is especially helpful when you're creating longer words. (Affiliate link)
Book Folding Stand
The backbone of book folding is marking your pages and you need a pencil (and sometimes an eraser) for this. They're a must-have for marking your pattern lines gently without tearing pages. (Affiliate link)
Fine Pencil & Eraser Set