How do you make concertina sketchbooks?

How do you make concertina sketchbooks?

Make Concertina Sketchbook

1. Fold the paper in half lengthways and then fold each end to the middle.
2. Open it out and flatten it.
3. Open it out to give 16 pages.
4. Cut from the right side, stopping at the first left fold of the first row.
5. Starting at one end, fold into a concertina, reversing folds as you go.

How do you make an accordion bound book?

What to Do:

1. Step 1: Cut a piece of white cardstock in half lengthwise to make two long, skinny rectangles.
2. Step 2: Fold the cardstock in half widthwise.
3. Step 3: Fold the top flap in half again, aligning the bottom edge to the top crease.
4. Step 4: Flip the cardstock over and do the same to the other side.

How do you make a mini accordion book?

What do you need to make a concertina book?

Concertina books are origami-style pop up books that are fun to make and play with. You can try using scrap paper, an old map, or your very own design to make this interactive craft. Grab a few items out of your craft supplies to spend the afternoon making a concertina book with your friends or family.

What’s the best way to fold a concertina?

Fold the triangle in half to make a smaller triangle. Grab the left point of the triangle and fold it over to the right point to make a smaller, tiny triangle. Crease the fold with your fingers so that it stays in place. The more you crease your paper, the better your concertina book will fold in the end.

Can a concertina Sketch Book be used standing up?

I’ve tried using concertina/accordion-fold sketchbooks in the past, but found them very awkward to use when out and about. They’re usually spineless (like this Seawhite version and my homemade one below) with no hinge between the covers, so you can’t use a double page when standing up, or without a table to rest on.