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Bookmaking in Schools: Book-Binding Techniques

Book-Binding

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Book-Binding Techniques


Here are some easy ways that you can make your books using minimal supplies. These basic techniques are easily combined, extended, and adapted. Students can be exposed to all these different ways of bookmaking and binding and then choose which method will best suit the message they want to convey with their story and what medium they want to use. 

Supplies!

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Supplies!

Paper
  • Large paper of varying weights 
  • Scrap paper with different textures and colors to decorate your pages
Cutting
  • Scissors 
  • Paper cutter
  • Xacto knives
Binding
  • Tape
  • Staples
  • Thread, yarn, string
  • Brass fasteners 
  • Glue

Misc.

  • Ruler 
  • Bone folders

Books on Bookmaking

600 Black Spots

Presents colorful pop-up paper sculptures containing black dots, listing the number of dots in each, and includes interactive features.

Accordion Book

Accordion Book

The easiest book to make, this is a great first step in your process! You can make lots of variations on it too!

Star Book

Star-Fold Book

Learn how to make a star-fold to make a versatile book with just one single cut!

Storyboarding

Storyboarding

In this instructional video, Ms. Butler demonstrates how to storyboard the pages of your story, planning the layout of your text and images.

Punch Binding

Punch Binding

In this how-to video, Ms. Butler shows you how to bind a book using a hole puncher!

Stitch Binding

Stitch Binding

In this instructional video, Ms. Butler walks you through how to bind your book using a simple stitch binding technique.

Pop-Ups

Pop-Ups

In this instructional video, Ms. Butler demonstrates how to make three simple pop ups.

For any questions, email Mr. Mulvey at jmulvey3@schools.nyc.gov