Book Folding For Beginners: Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns (Book Folding Patterns and Instruction)

Learn how to fold books with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Book Folding for Beginners is designed for first-time book folders, and folded bookmakers of all levels will love the included patterns. This how-to-make folded book art book provides complete directions with over 70 color illustrations, hints for success, and 16 easy-to-follow patterns.If color photos are not needed, consider More Book Folding For Beginners by the same author.The updated editionincludesmore pages, more instruction, and More patterns for every season of giving. This second book in the series is offered as a more cost-efficient alternative and includes the same great photos in black and white clearly detailing every step for beginners.Whichever edition of Book Folding for Beginners you choose:If you have a gently read hardcover book in good condition, a ruler, and a pencil you can learn this craft and create a folded book in 2-4 hours. Folded books look amazing on a bookshelf or mantle and make beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts.Instructions include details about:Gathering MaterialsCalculating Your Starting PageMarking PagesFolding PagesFinishing TipsDetailed Photos are provided every step of the way. Most Patterns use the Measure, Mark, and fold technique with no cutting or gluing required.Patterns in this edition include Heart, Cross, Paw, Starfish, Star, Music Note, Bumble Bee, Panting Dog, Bird, Pig, Bunny, Butterfly, Flower Vase, Holiday free-standing tree, Holiday Book Trees, and Folded Card Displays.Each Pattern indicates the recommended book size and page requirements, and all measurements are in a line-by-line format.Folded books make beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts: "Very happy with my purchase! Thanks so much for the pattern choices, I folded the book for my friend and she loved it!First Time Folders find professional results! "my very first MMF and everyone loved it. great beginner patterns"First Time Customer Linda after following the folded book instructions for the first time posted “I’m so happy you were one of the vendors at the MB craft show, I’m not crafty but was able to do the “heart”, it’s beautiful!”Also available: More Book Folding for Beginners with 21 new patterns to celebrate every season and many holidays. Expanded directions included in this edition are perfect for first-time folders.Fold a book for someone you love today! Great for gift giving or to display in your own home!Folded Book Art for Beginners - a stress-free answer to mastering the art of Folding Books. Read more