Origami Accordion Book

 The origami accordion book starts with the 6" origami paper, pattern side down.

Flip paper back over so paper is pattern side down.

Take all four corners and fold them into the nearest intersection point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the straight sides, bring the center points into the center of your square.  This should allow the reversed folds to collapse leaving “photo” corners at each corner to hold your artwork or cardstock insert page.

 

Make six of these origami pages for your accordion book.

Cut 6 pieces of cardstock, 2 7/8” square, or use photos or artwork in these dimensions as display pieces for your origami pages.

Cut 5 cardstock squares, 2 1/8 “ and fold on diagonal.  These will be used as hinges to attach your pages together.  Makes sure you fold in both directions to ensure that your fold is flexible since your book is an accordion fold and needs to be able to work in both directions.

Note:  If your origami paper has a noticeable pattern, pay attention when you are inserting your artwork or photos, that your pattern is running in the same direction at all times.  You don’t want the pattern to be upside down  or sideways on the back of one piece when you put your book together.

When your folded pages are complete, they have a pocket in the folds, this is where the cardboard hinge will slide.  You will apply glue or double-sided tape about 1/8” from the fold line before sliding the triangle into the pocket of the origami page.  The diamond shape will prevent it from sliding too far into the pocket. Slide the next page onto the other side of the hinge and continue adding hinges and pages until you have completed your book.

You can add a chipboard cover if you wish but I just followed the directions from “Origami Card Craft” by Karen Elaine Thomas and added some additional cardstock decoration to my front cover and kept this a soft cover book.  I also added a ribbon closure to keep the book secured.

Here is a video of my process:

Origami Accordion Book

Origami Accordion Book - Hinge variation

 

 

3" square pages made with 6" origami paper

 

6" square pages made with 12" scrapbook paper

2 Way Meander Book

Creating a 2 way Meander book from a 12" piece of paper is relatively easy. Take the paper and fold it in half each way.  Then bring the outer edges of the paper into the middle so that you now have folded the paper into four columns each way.  You have made 4 sets of 3" squares.

Flip the paper over and fold the paper on the diagonal in each direction. 

The next step is to cut the paper.  You cut up from the bottom (between the second and third squares), through the center, to just below the first square. 

Here is a video to show you how it's done:

How to Make a 2 Way Meander Book

Class 6

 Mid Class Goodies

Inspiration Artist  - Haeradam  성민재 (@haeradam) • Instagram photos and videos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Simple Macrame Knots

11Basic Macrame Knots {for Beginners} + PDF GUIDE!

DIYMacrame Tutorial: June Series - Working with Colour! Ep. 4 - Another SquareKnot Pattern!

Master5 Advanced Stopper Knots - Finish Strong Your Macrame   (for ending your macrame cords when loose)

Lesson 6

 Summing Up

Let’s take a look at where we’ve been during the last twelve weeks while we’ve journeyed through the fascinating world of Emballage.

We looked at the resurgence of this macrame technique in 2017 with Mandi Smethells as well as its ties to weaving with Sheila Hicks back in the 60’s and 70’s.  We saw its influence with textile artists all over the globe.

We learned the basic wrapping techniques with fibres and fabric. How to decorate and embellish our wrappings with other fibres, beads and charms.

We learned how to add structure by adding wire to our work and how to build pieces by stitching wrapped rope together or by using glue.

We learned to incorporate natural elements into our work – both as the substrate for our wrapping and as part of the art piece itself.

We learned how to shape our pieces by creating knots – knots that we made up ourselves and decorative knots – Nautical, Celtic and Oriental.

We learned that size does not matter when it comes to Emballage.  As we’ve seen from some of our inspiration artists, whether it’s very delicate jewellery pieces or very large sculptural pieces – if there is a will, there is a way it can be wrapped.

We’ve also learned that there is no absolute right or wrong way.  It is whatever way works for you and sometimes that will mean discovering a new method to make something happen.  You need to work within your own textile do’s and don’ts.  If you plan to sell or gift your work, you need to finish it to a standard with which you are comfortable.  We were fortunate to be able to learn a few mounting techniques from some textile artists who were willing to share what works for them.

 

And So …

In this last class we are going to finish off with a few simple macrame knots that can also be used to wrap cord or rope.

DIYMacrame Tutorial - Double Half Hitch Knot Pattern (Create Rainbows, Add Colourand More)

The4 MOST USED KNOTS | MACRAME KNOT Tutorial

Demo video of Lark’s Head knot and Squareknot on Wooden Ring

Demo video of Spiral knot on Wooden ring

Demo video of Double Half Hitch Project