Book folding patterns 50 free download pdf

I watched a bunch of videos like this one below. For those of you that are not handy with Photoshop, here is a free book folding template that you can print yourself. Print the book folding pattern in landscape orientation as it will come out on more than one sheet of paper. Choose the template that has less pages than the book you have.

For example, if your book has pages, choose the smaller page book folding template to use. This is a difference of 26 pages so count out half of the pages 13 in the front that will not be folded.

Once done following the book folding template, you will have 13 pages left in the back as well. Love — page book folding template. Love page book folding template.

I have been following this method for years. Thank you! There are a few different ways to make these books with many book folding templates available on the Internet.

But the folded book art tutorial below is my preferred method. Trust me, I looked at a lot of different options, but I like this particular method because it:.

Step 1: Download this blank PDF template and save to your computer. You will see a series of lines with page numbers on both ends. In the meantime, ask a friend who knows how to Photoshop to help you get your template organized! Step 3: Create a text box layer and input your chosen word e. Increase the font size as needed to make the letters the height you want them to be. Think about how tall your book is and plan the letters accordingly leaving enough room at the top and bottom.

I find I am often over or pt size depending on the font chosen. Center your word on your template to best match the cover size of the book that you are using. Step 4: Drag your text box to the far left so that the beginning of your first letter is lined up to the very edge.

Scroll over to the last letter of your word while keeping the page numbers visible. Step 5: You now need to stretch your text box to match the number of pages in your book. With your mouse, select the right edge of your textbox not the corners and make the box wider. Pull the text box until the very last letter is lined up to the number of pages in your book. It helps to set up a ruler so you easily find the page number. Stretch the textbox to the right to stretch your word across the template.

For example, my book is pages so I set up a ruler at that mark. I then dragged the very edge of the last letter to meet the line. Fill in the parts of the letters that are too thin. It will help with the folding process later on!

I sometimes draw on my printed template to widen out parts of the letters that are too thin to fold to. This happens with typefaces that have lots of embellishment like cursive fonts. Try to have no more than three interruptions in your design. See the picture below as an example. Try not to have more than 3 interruptions in your design as it can be too difficult to show the detail of the typeface.

I prefer to use legal size paper as it usually means only 2 sheets to work with. Etsy also has a number of low-cost patterns and free tutorials to help you become a book folding pro. Check out these gorgeous designs this stunning rose very Beauty and the Beast or this graduate cap a great gift for any soon-to-be English grad.

And if you end up simply having too many books to fold, check out our post on other things to do with used books! Book Deals Newsletter. Your email address looks incorrect.

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Thistle Wood Farms has the free book folding pattern for the state of Kentucky over on her blog. She shows you exactly how to fold old books into something beautiful that you can display for years to come.

This magical-looking tree is by Failin over on the Instructables. This is a lovely project for those of you wanting to show your devotion and faith — no matter what religion you ascribe to. This would make for a cheeky gift this Christmas that your family members will appreciate. Zoes Novel Creations has the pattern up on their blog along with lots of paid-for patterns.

They have a collection of different patterns including this Batman one. Phoebe has worked for Gathered, and our sister magazine Mollie Makes, for 3 years. She has a background in all things marketing, a flair for Pinterest and a knack for finding the next big craft trend. You may recognise her name from Mollie Makes Social Media magazine, where she shared her expertise and top tips on becoming social media savvy. Home Papercraft 23 fun and free book folding patterns.