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1 hour 11 min
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Accordion books have been around for centuries but are often overlooked. This class explores how something as simple and unassuming as an accordion book can transform into three dramatic, sculptural artists books. The accordion form is deceptively simple, but is the foundation for all kinds of innovative, modern structures. Learn a simple accordion as the foundation, then explore how to evolve the form in three different ways: as a flag book, a tunnel book, and a carousel book. Break through the practical purpose of basic accordion form and create something unique and beautiful that elevates simplicity into art.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Long strips of paper cut from a 24" drawing pad
- Davey board for book covers
- Cardstock
- Variety of decorated paper, including paper with images (old calendar, magazines, photographs) in different weights
- Scissors or X-Acto knife
- Mat knife
- Cutting surface
- Piercing tool, such as an awl or push pin
- Glue stick or double sided tape / Tombow adhesive
- PVA glue with brush or roller
- Paper clips or binder clips
- Bone folder
- Embroidery needle
- Linen thread or embroidery floss
- Ruler (preferably 24"or longer) and a triangle or square (optional)
- Pencil
For the Carousel Book:
- Layer 1:
- Two sheets of paper cut to 22" x 5"
- Folded into 2-7/8" wide pages
- Layer 2:
- One sheet of paper cut to 22-3/4" x 5"
- One sheet of paper cut to 19-1/2" x 5"
- Mark first fold at 13" on both sheets
- Folded into 3-1/4" wide pages
- Layer 3:
- One piece of paper cut to 24" x 5"
- One piece of paper cut to 16" x 5"
- Mark first fold at 16" on the 24" sheet
- Folded into 4" wide pages
Downloads:
- Make an accordion book
- Make a flag book
- Make a tunnel book
- Make a carousel book
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![An accordion book with a green spine and green decorative papers made by e bond in her Accordion Book as Art Form class on Creativebug](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/1971/images/hcuooiesly3a011bti1b.jpg)
![An open accordion book spelling out the letters SHAPE made by e bond in her Accordio Book as Art Form class on Creativebug](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/1971/images/zhs6ml5otodtt9ggk3k1.jpg)
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![Two abstract tunnel books taught by e bond in her Accordion Book as Art Form class on Creativebug](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/1971/images/ngubp90usnr4lvbczcha.jpg)
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Accordion Book as Art Form Reviews
179 users recommended this class to a friend
Sherry Laird
What a wonderful imagination this artist has! Her love for the art form is matched by the clarity of her step-by-step explanations. I can't wait to make my own accordion book.
August 2, 2024
Maria Conti
This class is wonderful. I'm so happy I found this class. You have taught me how to solve my problem of a journal with lots of bulky content with an accordion spine. I can't wait to be able to finally finish it so I can share.
July 21, 2024