Accordion Book as Art Form by e bond

All levels | 1 hour 11 min

Accordion Book as Art Form
Overview00:49
Materials03:27
Accordion foundation16:03
Flag book11:12
Tunnel book10:28
Carousel book22:22
Additional examples07:09

Taught by e bond

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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.

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