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My tutorial for simplified book folding www.diypics.com/simplified-fol... has produced a lot of questions. This video is an effort to answer most questions about book folding art.
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[@Sheepsville]

I just wanted to comment on a few questions here that don't seem to have been answered. You can use Microsoft Word to create the template if you don't have Photoshop. Use the insert WordArt tool, write the word you want to use in your desired font....then select shape fill. Choose the pattern fill and find the stripe pattern. I also would recommend you go for a thinner outline too. Also to ensure the word is central in the book I recommend you start in the middle of the book rather than the beginning. First find the middle of your book...then the middle of your word. Fold the right hand side of your word to the right and the left hand side of your word to the left. You should end up with equal pages at the beginning and end of the book if you haven't used all the pages to create the word. Hope this helps :)

[@niharikajaisudan]

wow i never thought this thing existed. i randomely clicked on this video. im so overwhelmed. im not getting corredct words to praise your work...awesome

[@ourlov3isgod]

damn Marta is coming through with the amazing instruction, more informative then a majority of folding videos!

[@TheIrkaty]

thank you!! as a total beginner I had no idea what to do at all. tried so many other 'tutorials' this made it all so simple :) Once again thank you. Katy

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much! I have always wondered how this was done and thought the pages were being cut. Super cool!!!

[@kristicabana5004]

Now I know what to get my step mother (whom I love very much) for Christmas because she has everything and really appreciates thoughtful gifts. Thank you!

[@nelawilla]

I need to do the letter " B " please help me ..... Thank u

[@beverleypearson2646]

Thank you very much...... I couldn't comprehend how to fold the pages against the template lines and you really helped me fathom it out 👍

[@tjrogers1684]

Thanks for your talent, skill, insight, and ability to teach. I am creating an anniversary present for my wife for our 1st anniversary; your video tutorial has been very helpful. Thanks for sharing!!

[@rubydee7490]

Janine-I just found this art today and think that it is fascinating! I have never seen anything like it! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Diypics]

Ruby Dee You are most welcome! Hope you give it a try!

[@purplepaperhouse]

Marta - you are SO generous. Thank you for making such a detailed video. I found it incredibly helpful and practical. Love your work!

[@eccedentesiast5780]

Finally someone shows how to do E's!!!

[@angienuthead]

Thanks Marta, you have really helped me out.

[@catorialdaine7533]

Ooo. This seems really interesting. I might try it with some old book I find at goodwill...

[@flora6233]

It looks awwwweeeeseeooooom and I'm giving it a thumbs up

[@00chouette]

Wow, it's the first time i see this kind of art! It's fantastic! if I find a big book that I don't like, maybe I'll try! :D

[@allisongarippo3269]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! My boyfriend and I are celebrating our first Christmas together next month so I want to do something special and I think I might do something like this!

[@Diypics]

I think you should!

[@Bonniebeebs]

Brilliant tutorial Very helpful. I've just popped along to your page and just wondered How you use the pre striped paper x

[@IvonneMartinez]

woooow. is incredible , I 'll try but not if it can achieve. . congratulations is amazing

[@helenroberts524]

This is wonderful TFS

[@carleyandphilipstirups9532]

Hi Marta. Thanks so much for your tutorials, they're great! I've managed to get my words/letters using your 'stripes on photoshop' youtube tutorial, and have done these all as 10 inch width, 7 inch high. Will this size work for a normal paperback book? Thanks!

[@eliangonzalez5069]

Thnx my friend needed this for a project

[@mickwinters8484]

That was bloody awesome, thank you.

[@ruthmora4972]

I do not understand what you are using as your guideline to fold the letters

[@cashon3522]

Great video, thanks.

[@kirstenmicallef8006]

Wow, thanks so much, I finally get how to do it. Now my 11 year daughter can make her Art project with confidence.

[@vuongtuananh6899]

Damn! That's awesome!

[@jennyyork3738]

Just watched your updated tutorial and just wanted to confirm that in order to fold a letter/image with more than 2 points to fold, you would simply use three of more folds per line?

[@nancybarrett9854]

I loved your video. I have a question. What font and font size do you usually use for your book folding?

[@davk240]

Thank you for the tutorial, however, I don't get what you mean by the "E" when you do every third one over?

[@jakefreeman9656]

Great tutorial. On the long, simple parts (like the back of the E) do you only fold the black lines or do you fold both black and white please?

[@slicedpage]

I am really grateful for your altruism . I have puzzled in my head(not having a piece to hand) looking at this type of art and tried and tried to reverse engineer them. I have to be honest I doubt if I could give away my secrets. . Now the big question....would I have the patience or time to make one ? Perhaps but I would never go into competition with you, bad karma if I did:) Thank you very, very much

[@Diypics]

+slicedpage That's exactly how I figure it out: reverse engineered the finished product. And came up with a simpler solution!

[@analourdesmillan41]

+DIYMarta do you know where I could get a pre-made template, like a website or something? It would be great if you did

[@lavenderskull]

i have a old English textbook I never read, I'll surely try this!

[@lavenderskull]

also, can I just draw out a pattern instead of printing one?

[@bookfolding2879]

very nice video. Much more detailed than many I have seen. Explains well!!! Great job

[@leahharpur3613]

That's really good well done:)

[@Diypics]

thanks!

[@leahharpur3613]

No problem your very good😆

[@elianakennedy3297]

How do you have the mental strength to do this!?!? I don't have the guts to fold the page of a book to mark my place ಥ_ಥ

[@gracielagonzalez3505]

Asriel Dreemurr André rieu

[@prankmaster2594]

I just buy a second copy of the book and even then its hard for me to fold a single page

[@colindyer4140]

Now I can do something with my 50 shades of grey books

[@silverjmm]

Ass

[@razieltalos]

no you should just burn that garbage

[@number1muichirofan]

@@silverjmm Rude

[@lafabricadebodas]

Oh in the doing its easy to how!. If you want to fit a large word on a letter size the lines will be closer together and harder to see. S if you spread that on 2 sheets you can see better.

[@olakhoury9795]

Sooooooo wonderful handmade dear....but is there any other thing can be used instead of books???

[@laurasuttle7160]

How do you know how many folds for each letter and therefore which template to use/how many pages your book needs to have? (When I say template I mean the striped templates you provided for different sized books)

[@greetjenijdam]

Thank you.

[@greetjenijdam]

for this beautiful video.

[@katlynch4725]

how did u make the paper u used to guide u?

[@Theladynayma]

how many stripes per letter? i saw the video on the link but didn't quite understand how to do it :s

[@Iko80]

On the long, simple parts (like the back of the E) do you only fold the black lines or do you fold both black and white?

[@benporreca1740]

Finally, twilight has a purpose in this world

[@VisionaryLevesque]

i have a genuine question: when you did the first "E", there comes a part when you would have to fold a single paper to show in three spots (the top, middle, and bottom lines). How would you do that?

[@RJSIGKITS]

Great idea, really creative! Instead of cutting the remaining pages out and gluing them in the front, could you not do the whole thing starting from the middle and working your way out from there? That would leave you with the same amount of pages back and front and they would be in their original order. ;-)

[@melissadespain4844]

I love the video and the instruction but the music was distracting. Just a thought. Thanks for showing me this!

[@kingrestan101]

hi im struggling to find out how or where to get the font with the lines. Is there a setting on the computer or is it something I can google the font for?

[@glezeacute]

when you print the letters, do you need to put black and white marks? Any Font style will do?

[@cpech2]

wow this is incredible..how long does this take you?? I am only seeing the very first letter folding...I love this art but not sure I would try it! :)

[@FrozenFire1997]

Hello, i just wanted to ask if you can close the book properly after it's finished. Thanks for posting your tutorial, this will make an excellent birthday present!

[@Diypics]

FrozenFire1997 No, you can't close the book like before. It's a new piece of art. : )

[@jordanenerez7497]

why you did not remove the half of the left pages? this is a big help!

[@Bruno0Brown]

Great thank you. Wish u didn't speed up at the most important part doing the 2 levels. A close up of it would be good still not to sure how to do the little bits in some letters.

[@JanineRu]

Thanks for this great tutorial! My question is about words with 3 parts at one time-a capital K or E. Do you fold every third page for each line? Like you fold every other page for a top and bottom? Thanks!

[@Diypics]

That is correct, Janine. Each stripe only gets one fold. So you'd fold the top bit, move one stripe over, fold the middle bit, move one stripe over and fold the bottom bit. It's tricky keeping track of a three-level character because the tick marks may not look lined up. Just pay close attention and it'll work fine.

[@JanineRu]

Thank you so much!

[@whitecat6518]

so cool ♥☻

[@JeremyVega113]

Agreed!

[@boopy5077]

How did you get the picture all spaced out like that? Is there a Greek program you use?

[@theolynwarrender]

So do we fold the white lines and black lines? (White line represents one page and black line represents the next page?

[@Diypics]

Theolyn Warrender Yes

[@LauraMayZing]

i am using a 440 page book doin a capital H. how do u know what page to start on?? i saw ur website said to count the stripes but do i count all the stripes as one or do i count hte ones that have two lines as two for one stripie?im oconfused n need this to look right.

[@DIYMarta10]

Each level uses one separate stripe (when you move to the next level--top, middle, bottom--you also move forward one stripe). Count both black and white as a stripe.

[@chloegaines4763]

Hi there I love you tutorial. I am going to attempt to do this for my sister birthday in the name of gemma. I have read the comments and you have said that I need a book with 350 pages that's fine. What I am struggling with is making the line on Photoshop. I have Photoshop elements 13 and I have played with the eaves option but I can not get it done. What I was wondering is if someone could possible make me a template and email it to me.

[@Nathaniel810]

How did you cut those last pages out? And how did you make it so they were all together on the other side? Did you glue each page so they wouldn't fall apart?

[@slicedpage]

Nathaniel Kiger I would imagine you'd place the cut pages together between 2 heavy books and/or clamps with the cut edges sticking out slightly from the side. Paint some wood glue along the edges of pages and a few hours later once dry run a line of glue where you want the pages to go in the book and insert cut pages. I think.... but what do I know :)

[@sheshe2856]

This is amazing. How do I make the patterns?

[@Diypics]

I have a couple other videos that explain how to make your own pattern.

[@simalasin1117]

font style? pls

[@rowindiaz4360]

buenas como hace la plantilla en photoshop hay algún tutorial. muy buen video

[@Diypics]

Tengo un tutorial para hazerlo en MS Word. Busquelo en mi canal

[@stellamorfelt6992]

How long time does it take? LOVE IT

[@Diypics]

Many hours. Depends on the size of the word.

[@AngelfrHell95]

How many pages would you recommend for a 4 letter word?

[@touchdafishy]

Where can i find those papers to print them

[@Narwhal1175]

Do I fold along the black or white lines? Please Help!!

[@wp5286]

you suck

[@jcc6892]

can you clarify the different color stripes purpose. Do I fold on every stripe or every other stripe?

[@Diypics]

Fold on both black and white stripes.

[@cassiebailey2734]

How could you still do this without using photoshop? I don't have it on my computer.

[@paoladefrenza8052]

prejudice compliments for his books, true masterpieces! I'd love to do one with the name LUCIO can help me please ?? thank you

[@Diypics]

Paola De Frenza Yes. Go to my etsy shop (Pomp and Whimsy) and buy a custom pattern

[@paoladefrenza8052]

thank you

[@josepcazorlapadro7555]

How many time does it take to make one book like the one on this video? It's really mindblowing... Good job!

[@Diypics]

That book took me about a week doing it maybe an hour each day.

[@Jpizzle011]

How do you know how many pages you need for how long the word is?

[@tiffantegan]

Would you be willing to make me a template with the word "Travel"? Loved the video! You're a great teacher. :) I just don't have Photoshop.

[@Sheepsville]

You can use Microsoft Word to create the words with stripes...Use the insert WordArt tool, write the word you want to use....then select shape fill. Choose the pattern fill and find the stripe pattern. I also would recommend you go for a thinner outline too

[@denisefullmer7576]

I would love to see a video of you showing how to do this on Microsoft.

[@tonihowsely1925]

hya all want make this for my mum.. but cant fine how do all the letters .. can anyone help and is it easy to do how long thxs

[@lindsaykallgren5175]

Can you make a video on how you MADE the template?

[@Diypics]

Lindsay Kallgren I did. One using Photoshop and the other using Word.

[@jemmacandy6012]

When u say that book was 600 pages that means 300 right? Coz theres numbers back to back of the page?

[@directioner5671]

how many pages do we have to fold for each letter? i want to gift one to my brother on his wedding .. what word should i take .. please suggest one

[@nurset1323]

can you glue the pages? I am using a speciAl book for someone and the pages are thin like a bible.

[@Diypics]

+Patricia Anderson Hm. Good question. I would not glue the papers. You could just fold two pages for every stripe. That would help "fatten" it up.

[@nicolasampson7930]

Where do I get the patterns from

[@carlosmora8851]

how did you get the letters to show so well? my letters seem to not be well defined with spaces where each fold was made and it makes it hard to read unless far away.

[@Diypics]

Carlos Mora Fold both black and white stripes.

[@XCHAMORRITAPRINCESSX]

What do you do with all the extra pages in the back? I would like to create one, but i think with the extra pages in the back kinda looks tacky.

[@Diypics]

Questions You count before you start and divide by two so you have as many blank pages left before and after.

[@jhbiewen]

How do you do the 'i'?

[@anniegeorge1499]

@DIYMarta Im having troubles making a template. i have a 394 page book and i want to do the name margo. any suggestions? i do not have apple photoshop

[@Diypics]

check out my latest video on using MS Word to make a pattern.

[@miakoa35652]

A+ for the Pride and Prejudice music ;)

[@Dangon2017]

How many pages would you recommend for one with two letters and a heart in the middle of the letters?

[@Diypics]

Oh, 300+ pages.

[@WovenPsalm]

The anticipation was grueling. 😫 Only because I had no idea if how!

[@lorrainesalter8345]

How do you do •12 in book folding got stuck don't know how to work it out can you show me how to do it thanks lorraine

[@Diypics]

lorraine salter Everything has to be striped. If you're folding the dot, it should have 4 o 5 stripes. Fold it the same way you'd fold anything else. In this case, the top and bottom folds will almost touch. Also, ignore any spaces between letters or objects.

[@13covergirl95]

mine didnt come out AS cool but its still awesome!

[@rickylaos8320]

do you only fold the black lines ? or both ?

[@Diypics]

Ricky Laos Both black and white

[@KaytayeBieber]

Do you fold on both the black and white?

[@Diypics]

Katie Larson Yes, you do

[@beauti60]

is there any way you can do Numbers as for 40th for a birthday please.

[@Diypics]

yes. go to my Etsy shop and order a custom pattern

[@senada2756]

Who else came here from man vs KZbin

[@danieljordan2442]

LOOOOOOOOOL

[@Narwhal1175]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂ME!!!

[@cheribehrens6761]

Senada Khan lolz me

[@craftyisabel8944]

+Madison Hernandez lol

[@dolphinkitchen3167]

Me :D

[@buggywuggyboo]

Do you do Nust one certain color or all of the colors?

[@Diypics]

Taniesha Cox Fold both the black and white stripes

[@buggywuggyboo]

Thank you❤

[@arianagar118]

Yes I want one so bad

[@dellyannejimenez7975]

Plz do one for Dellyanne

[@Diypics]

Dellyanne Jimenez That would take a mighty big book (900 pages +). If you still want a pattern, contact me on my Etsy store (see link above)

[@GrooveYouVerse]

Question for simplifying this process. Since adding the lines in the characters to represent each page, and you're not doing the complete full pixel character because of the optical illusion our eyes do to outline the end product to see the characters in folded pages, why not just type the characters in a imaged editor (MS Paint or similar should do), then compress the characters by resizing it horizontally to fit the width of the book when closed. Print out the "squeezed final printout" and take an exacto knife or pencil, and out line the pages on the side of the book. You're theoretically creating laying out the same foundation for each page as you would the manual method shown in this video. Eyeballing the printout in your video, if you were to fill in the gaps in the characters by realigning the edges of each black printed part of the letter, you would (again theoretically) get the same compressed/horizontally-resized letters. I'll see if I can post a response video to prove this, that way it would be quicker and easier (plus more efficient) then to mark your placement on a paper and continue to move the guide page in and out of the book.

[@monskii5296]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Jngilmor]

About how long does it take you to complete a book this size? I think you said in your video that it was a 700 page book.

[@Diypics]

anywhere from 2 hours to 2 weeks depending on pattern and experience

[@sarahricketts5547]

question: if i am doing one that only has three letters, what number of pages would you suggest i choose? i'm trying to make it as easy as possible 😂

[@Diypics]

Sarah Ricketts If you're doing lower case, I'd go with 250 pages. If you're doing caps, 500 pages.

[@johnharshit]

Which font did you use for your new template?

[@Diypics]

Sorry, I didn't make note of that. I just went for the squarest, fattest font I had. Try to avoid any curly fonts or italics.

[@johnharshit]

DIYMarta Thank You so much.

[@travishilton981]

Where and How do you make the font on the paper?

[@Diypics]

I make striped patterns using photoshop

[@travishilton981]

@@Diypics Thank you very much. I am doing a school project and this makes it hopefully possible to do my own name!