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. The accordion book is a great scrapbook for beginners and even more experienced paper crafters who want a quick project. The accordion structure comprises a large group of books and variations, including orihon, sempuyo, nobiru gajo and nori ire gajo, each of which is of such importance and versatility that it will be treated separately. Make a handmade book for a loved one with this accordion book binding tutorial. She demonstrates the accordion binding of hiddenness by opening the book to stand on its own as a kind of folding canvas. Repeated a few times, it has an accordion effect and adds several minutes to the journey. Bookmaking and bookbinding supplies blick art materials.
Find kits geared toward kids and professionals alike. Data binding with silverlight accordion control stack. Feb 09, 2017 diy single sheet bookbinding accordion. Watch all of my graphic design videos now fully closed captioned. The folded variation of this binding style is known as jian du, and. Using your book board as a guide, cut the book cloth so that it measures 1. Purchase a plastic accordion folder and create tabs for each of the children you babysit. The folded variation of this binding style is known as jian du, and examples date back to the fifth century bce.
It was interesting to read about the history as well. See more ideas about accordion book, book making and handmade books. Easy peasy accordion bookbinding tutorial tortagialla. Jun 11, 2006 this combination of book techniques, as well as other creative book structures they have developed, are in their new book more making books by hand. An accordionstyle book is made of one long continuous length of paper or card folded in alternate directions that piles up, back and forth, to make a text block or album. Create accordionstyle books, flip books, journals, and more. As the name suggests, accordionstyle books also known as leporello books involve printing on elongated pieces of paper that are then glued together at the ends and folded into an accordionstyle pleat. In this workshop you will get handson experience with the measuring, cutting and folder processes that it take. Case binding is the technical term for hardcover book binding. An accordion style book is made of one long continuous length of paper or card folded in alternate directions that piles up, back and forth, to make a text block or album. 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. Accordion books one thing that we did was a lot of bookmaking with the kids, even the really little guys in kindergarten and first grade.
The style of folding is similar to that of the air bellows of a concertina or accordion, such that every written page faces another written page when the. The stack is then bound together along one edge by either sewing with thread through the folds or by a layer of flexible adhesive. An accordion style book is made of one long continuous length of paper or card folded in alternate directions which piles up, back and forth, to make a textblock or album. First, the targettype is pointed at accordionitem and you are trying to use the style on the accordion element itself. The accordion style book can be extended outward as pictured as well as kept flat between its closed covers. Posts about accordion binding written by milis books. Gogo getaway coptic book binding with niki rowland. Making handmade books is easy and they make great gifts for family and friends. Created out of one continuous sheet of paper, the accordionstyle book folds easily and is a great option for large, scrolllength imagery. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or sometimes left as a stack of individual sheets. If you enjoy scrapbooking, card making, or making personalized stationary, you will love this crafts project. Accordion style binding, between two decorative gray boards, and a silk string holding together the profusely illustrated monochromatic views set forth originally by the incomparable hokusai. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Their colour theme was salmon pink so i chose a coverpaper that reflected this colour without the book becoming a sea of salmon pink.
To make sure we can get you an accurate quote as soon as possible, make sure you include the following information. How to make an accordion book bookbinding tutorial by. Diy single sheet bookbinding accordion maremis small art. The nested accordion popup fold book a binding passion. After mastering a fivehole pamphlet stitch and japanese fourhole binding, its time to tackle the final introductory process. The accordion book binding process is a creative and fun way to make books that go beyond what most imagine as a book. The accordion origami book is really very easy to create. How to bind a book with an accordion fold spine cloth paper. Cathy lecleire tutorial on how to make an accordion book duration. Avoid strain on the folded accordion joints by keeping the text block in alignment by careful placement when turning the. We thank jaine drake for creating this tutorial for us.
To make the nested accordion popup fold book you will need. The accordion and the book by peter thomas published in bound and lettered, fall 2016. This is a wedding album set that i made for a couple this summer. Fold the paper accordion style and crease the folds with a bone folder. This is for a two panel accordion but the methods can be used for four and six panel books too. Avoid strain on the folded accordion joints by keeping the text block in alignment by careful placement when turning the pages of the book. Orihon consist of a long strip of paper that is written on one side and then compacted by folding in zigzag fashion. Step 6 tug the accordian pages of the first row under the second row. Glue the cardboard into the center of the scrapbook paper. It was really great to see all these different types of accordion style books. In order to get this to work, you will need to create two styles, one for the accordion itself and one for the accordionitem that you reference within the style for the accordion. The front of the first panel is glued to the front cover and the back of the last panel is glued to the back cover.
The drawings and stepbystep instructions are very easy to follow. Size of each panel of the accordion book this will also be the size when the book is completely folded up. Not entirely satisfied with this binding i tried again, this time a 5. Accordion fold or concertina fold book pages tutorial youtube. This week, well put aside the needle and thread and explore a book constructed without a single stitch. Accordion books contain heavy weight acidfree paper, folded and bound to hold up to ten 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photos. Accordionstyle books three envelope books bound in detchoso style by the author. Fold the cardstock accordion style, increments and crease the folds with a bone folder. Seeing all of these different styles gets me thinking more about what types of work could fit into an accordion book. A playful alternative to the traditional book, accordion books display multiple images so clients can show off more than just one favorite. Jun 25, 2018 ill put two sheets of these papers together to make the pages and attach them to an accordion style book binding. Ill put two sheets of these papers together to make the pages and attach them to an accordion style book binding. It is one of the staples of the mini scrapbook world as they are so versatile and you can do so many things with them.
Over the past few weeks, weve dipped our toes into the world of bookbinding. Its a unique binding method that has each page of the book as one continuous sheet. You can create a larger size just by using larger paper. Shop allinone kits perfect for beginners, or bookmaking artists who want to branch out and make a different type of book. 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. Children can fill the pages with funny cartoons, fun drawings, or even paste in photos of friends and family. Alternative methods of binding that are cheaper but less. Accordion book binding workshop september 27, 2010 posted by claralieu in applied arts, book arts. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I hadnt thought much past the traditional form that we learned in class. Care, handling and storage of asian style bindings.
Here is a brief sketch of the development of the japanese book binding trade from its early development to its commercial beginnings and eventual industrialization written by dana gee. Although i havent written a tutorial myself, i found several great tutorials online. Instructions from a master craftsman by kojiro ikegami. You may want to press the accordion under something heavy like another book for a few minutes.
One of the first types of bookbinding i learned about was how to make an accordion book or aka concertina book. It took me about five tries but i finally figured it out and i wanted to show you. Just adhere top and back cover to the pages directly without binding the book. In this workshop you will get handson experience with the measuring, cutting and folder processes that it take to create one of these books. For information on how to assemble this keepsake accordion plus get other creative ideas for handmade books and art journaling. Binding a mystical handmade grimoire book of shadows. You will now be able to glue your pages in the valleys of the accordion. Cynthia started out the workshop by introducing everyone to the numerous ways that the accordion style could be used by. Mar 24, 2014 i recently received a request for directions on how i make my accordion books. The pages are then glued into the case with a few extra pages called endsheets, forming an entire casebound book. How to bind a book with an accordion fold spine cloth.
The kids loved making their own books, and it provided a really great platform for helping students to develop a vision of the purpose of writing and how the written word comes to be. Book art ideas pop up 58 ideas i know just about everyone myself included has been especially down with the japanese stab binding lately, so i thought id venture into the land of the accordion book. You will now be able to glue your pages in the valleys of the accordion spine. The accordion control in the ajax control toolkit provides multiple panes and allows the user to display one of them at a time. This is a great way to show off photos, create a unique greeting card, or journal your favorite vacation. Learn how to cut, fold, and score your own accordion booklet by watching this video. It was not until after the invention of paper, in the second century ce, that chinese bookmakers adapted the jian du structure to make. I recently received a request for directions on how i make my accordion books. Fold it up accordion style, stopping at the end of row. 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. Pages are folded, gathered, and sewn, and a case is made by gluing and folding a printed sheet around 3 pieces of greyboard.
This combination of book techniques, as well as other creative book structures they have developed, are in their new book more making books by hand. I am giving instructions for using 6 x 6 paper which will give you a 3inch mini album. Apr 11, 2011 it was really great to see all these different types of accordion style books. The evolution of the codex in china began with foldedleaf pamphlets in the 9th century ad, during the late tang dynasty 618907 ad, improved by the butterfly bindings of the song dynasty 9601279 ad, the wrapped back binding of the yuan dynasty. The orihon format is considered a step between a scroll and a codex. Mar 28, 2020 accordion style book created out of one continuous sheet of paper, the accordion style book folds easily and is a great option for large, scrolllength imagery. The accordionstyle book can be extended outward as pictured as well as kept flat between its closed covers.
This past saturday we hosted an applied arts workshop on accordion book binding with photographerbook arts artist cynthia katz. No binding just adhere top and back cover to the pages directly without binding the book. This has become a favorite process for artist to make books and other artwork. Bookbinding in medieval china replaced traditional chinese writing supports such as bamboo and wooden slips, as well as silk and paper scrolls.