See more ideas about book making, accordion book and book binding. Oct 15, 2018 i realized after the japanese stabbound tutorial i skipped a difficulty level if i were to rank the past tutorials as to their difficulty, one being the easiest and five being the hardest, the pamphlet stitch would be a two, the stabbound is a three, and todays accordion book is a one. Simple bookbinding tutorial ibookbinding bookbinding. Aug 02, 2010 one of the first types of bookbinding i learned about was how to make an accordion book or aka concertina book. Triangle accordion book tutorial sticks, stones, and. Using your book board as a guide, cut the book cloth so that it measures 1. Includes links to related sites, tutorials, images of bindings and book objects. Paper book, paper art, mini albums, book crafts, paper crafts, pop up karten, bookbinding tutorial, accordion book, paper engineering.
Accordion books contain heavy weight acidfree paper, folded and bound to hold up to ten 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photos. Mini accordian book photo tutorial 2 cut cardboard covers slightly larger mini accordian book photo tutorial could put a class schedule inside. Children can fill the pages with funny cartoons, fun drawings, or even paste in photos of friends and family. Researchers discovered a missing part of the tale of genji, a novel written by a japanese noblewoman in the early 11th century. Busy mind bindery is a blog dedicated to providing instructional tutorials on bookbinding while inviting readers.
If your book has a different number of pages, you will need to adjust the length of the paper. Since my paper is 8 x 8, i cut a piece of heavy cardstock down to 12. It took me about five tries but i finally figured it out and i wanted to show you. See more ideas about bookbinding tutorial, book making and book binding. Accordion hinge album project kit included in the october 2014 cs kit adhesive or bookbinding gluefoam brush bone folder continue reading accordion hinge album. I saw nikki smith use the technique to create handmade books with colorful. A fun variation on the pamphlet stitch notebooks in the previous tutorial using some fun gelli prints. Jun 11, 2006 this posting is about peter thomas book arts workshop conducted at the degolyer conference. Even master bookbinders who have years of experience sometimes find some new simple tricks theyve never tried before. Accordion book tutorial by jeannine stein accordion book tutorial by sarah nielsen accordion book tutorial by susan kapuscinski gaylord accordion book tutorial from the booklyn artists alliance pdf. I keep forgetting how to do this and have to waste a sheet of paper to reremember it. May 28, 2018 the simplicity of accordion books can be deceptive and accuracy is important when measuring, cutting and scoring your book. Then, a week before hanukkah and christmas i realize i havent started a thing, go into major panic mode and start hitting the peppermint bark really hard. Before scoring and folding your strip of paper, ensure that it is square.
Designerworthy diys for a polished home tutorial on book binding. Bookbinding tutorials ibookbinding bookbinding tutorials. The book was a canvas for our real assignment, to produce a deep map of the school and surrounding area. The second main binding method is the orihon accordion type binding. The concertina structure is achieved by creating a narrow accordion and then attaching signatures to either the valley or peak folds using a simple pamphlet stitch. See my tools and materials notes from my fivehole pamphlet stitch tutorial. But once in a while, i like to make a homemade book. If using machine made paper, make sure your paper grain runs parallel to the spine. Each handmade book can be displayed as a standing set of frames or as a twosided book.
A video tutorial to make an accordion fold album using one piece of card stock for the basic album, along with some scrap cardboard and designer paper for the covers. How to bind a book with an accordion fold spine cloth paper. The nested accordion popup fold book a binding passion. Marcy here with a little mini accordion book tutorial for you all. Feb 27, 2011 a video tutorial to make an accordion fold album using one piece of card stock for the basic album, along with some scrap cardboard and designer paper for the covers. Creative crafts fun crafts arts and crafts paper crafts crafts with fabric ribbon crafts diy projects to try craft projects scrap fabric projects. How to make accordion binding for a thick memory book. Highly recommended for those looking to progress their bookbinding skills. Bookbinding tutorial brought to you by jessica of greenleaf. Now seeing your post has made me want to make some again.
In this tutorial you will learn how to progress onto attaching a book cover separately to the text block. Mar 24, 2014 i recently received a request for directions on how i make my accordion books. One of the first types of bookbinding i learned about was how to make an accordion book or aka concertina book. Accordion book tutorial accordion book, book crafts, handmade. I took book binding classes offered by the local book binders guild through a local paper supply shop. Aug 16, 2010 the coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat. The materials ruler glue scissors razor blade xacto knife, etc. Most of us scrapbookers probably use regular premade scrapbook albums for our scrapbook pages. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Expandable file book based on hedi kyles blizzard fold by gina pisello. 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. Easy envelope flip book tutorial for beginners duration.
Accordian book accordion fold up book book art mini albums maze book libros popup bookbinding tutorial paper toy meander accordion folded book try using a scrap piece of 8. A traditional japanese stab binding that requires only two holes and has a long thread holding the pages together. I imagine that many of you have probably made one these before in grade school. Make a handmade book for a loved one with this accordion book binding tutorial. Great photographs and descriptions to go along with them.
Diy book binding tutorial jamesdarrow on deviantart see more. Oct 03, 2014 if youre a club scrap member, you received a handmade album project kit in your october homestead shipment. The sheets are joined together in the same way as in scrolls but instead of applying a roller at one end, the long horizontal strip is folded repeatedly on itself like an accordion. Last year i learned the coptic book binding stitch. Meander accordion folded book meander maze book maze book origami accordion book this is a 16 page rectangular minibook. Ive made a few handmade memory books over the years using cut files from silhouette or followed a paper artists youtube videos. It is good to practice a 16 page accordion folded meander book. Try using a scrap piece of x 11 inch computer paper even with print on one side to see how it folds up. By the end of the workshop we had created a new book structure peter calls the nested accordion popup fold book. This is a great way to show off photos, create a unique greeting card, or journal your favorite vacation. I think its a great method for when you have book covers that.
It was a chance for the instructor to introduce our class to some simple bookbinding techniques. Easy diy mini accordion book photo tutorial in the studio with ruth bleakley ive only just started book binding, but one day i would love to be this good. Portfolio, book cover book making, bookbinding tutorial. If youre a club scrap member, you received a handmade album project kit in your october homestead shipment. The coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat. How to bind a book with an accordion fold spine cloth. Accordion book tutorial around the holidays i have grand ambitions about making handmade gifts. Im not a real book artist but have fun creating them from time to time. Nov 17, 2014 today we will be learning how to make a nice book using coptic stitching. If you sketch or paint you can use heavier, toothier paper, possibly even watercolor paper, and the size can be sketch book size. Watch all of my graphic design videos now fully closed captioned.
If your book has a different number of pages, you will need to adjust the length of the paper and the number of folds accordingly. Mini album binding, cover and page tutorial duration. See more ideas about bookbinding tutorial, book binding and book making. Taking your longstitch binding methods to the next stage. This quick lesson will allow you to make a book out of basic materials. See more ideas about accordion book, handmade books and book making. No binding just adhere top and back cover to the pages directly without binding the book. Jun 25, 2018 ill put two sheets of these papers together to make the pages and attach them to an accordion style book binding. Online is a wonderful place to learn new skills, including bookbinding but it can be hard to sort through the different options and the quality of tutorials is variable. Weve got a section of the gallery set aside for meander book. Although i havent written a tutorial myself, i found several great tutorials online. Trim all four corners of the book cloth along the diagonal, using your book board as a guide.
I also dont use the proper terminology in explanations. This board is dedicated to bookbinding tutorials, both for the beginner and the advanced artist. I wanted to take a live class but couldnt find one locally, so i turned to the internet. Youll be thrilled to discover how quick and easy it is to assemble. Top 10 coptic stitch binding tutorials on the internet. Accordion pocket binding for a mini album laura with folling the paper trail how to make a mini album from start to finish part 1 graphic 45 tropical travelogue mini album tutorial part this is my first tutorial on how to create a scrapbook mini album. Easy peasy accordion bookbinding tutorial tortagialla. Accordion book tutorial accordion book, handmade books. There are so many styles and techniques of bookbinding that any good tutorial could be of help for a bookbinder. Keepsake accordion book by nikki smith, as seen in pages 2012. Awl embroidery needle selfhealing mat paper i used 8 sets of 5 sheets decorative paper board for covers. May 18, 2019 this board is dedicated to bookbinding tutorials, both for the beginner and the advanced artist. This posting is about peter thomas book arts workshop conducted at the degolyer conference. This is a collection of short notes on making accordion bindings.
Bookbinding tools bookbinding tutorial binding covers book binding handmade journals handmade. A punching cradle is a useful tool to have around in ones bindery. How to make an accordion book bookbinding tutorial by. The process will give you insight on the life of a book. So sweet to tuck in a suitcase when someone travels, or to adhere back to scrapbook page, and use as a hidden journal embellishment. Book number 46 is a concertina binding and its a great choice for a travel journal because the spine expands if you add extra items to the pages, such as photos, tickets etc. Great book binding tutorial watch all 3 parts italian long stitch tutorial for book binding diy handmade book i hope i find the second half of this howto book binding techniques inspiration new ideas binding books is a wonderful craft and you can be as creative with the binding and cover designs as you want to be. Jul 09, 2012 how to make an accordion spine adapted from nikki smiths technique in cloth paper scissors pages 2012 note. Coptic stitch bookbinding tutorial the easy way tortagialla. Making handmade books is easy and they make great gifts for family and friends. Accordion books are fundamental to bookbinding, as. Here are a few tips to help you make an awesome book. Accordion book with signatures vintage page designs. Fold it up accordion style, stopping at the end of row.
Sometimes its also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often its called coptic stitch binding. How to bind a book with an accordion fold spine book binding. A fun folded book structure thats a great way to show off gelli prints and fun scrapbook. I really want to adapt this binding to create a space themed journal cover.
This book could be used for anything such as drawings, stories, poems, scrapbook, etc. Dec 03, 2011 great tutorial thanks for sharingand also for the pdf version december 3, 2011 at 6. The board not only includes tutorials on how to make books, but also includes directions for making your own bookbinding. Accordion book tutorial by marcy penner for oafantastic way to make a mini accordion album from accordion book tutorial hi all. Tutorials not only include those for making books, but also those for making tools and equipment for bookbinding.
Up book book art magazine deco book libros bookbinding tutorial accordion book book folding letter folding album book folding an accordion book these steps are for folding half of your paper strip. Accordion book tutorial accordion book, book crafts. Try using a scrap piece of x 11 inch computer paper even with print on meandering book great idea for teens. Great book binding tutorial watch all 3 parts italian long stitch tutorial for book binding diy handmade book i hope i find the second half of this howto book binding techniques inspiration new ideas binding books is a wonderful craft and you can be as creative with the binding. This structure combines a basic accordion book structure with a popup structure. Evernotes every friday accordion book, accordian book, book. You may want to press the accordion under something heavy like another book for a few minutes. The book in this tutorial is sized to store atcs but there is no reason why you couldnt make your book smaller or larger. They are geared to producing the pieces in numbers. Diy book binding tutorial jamesdarrow on deviantart looks like a lot of work, but might be worth a try someday.