This video has easy step by step directions for how to make a map fold. I have spent an afternoon this week trying out some simple paper folds for a book project that im working over the next couple of weeks. As you open the book, the piece of paper unfolds entirely so you can see the entire sheet. Turkish map fold with a rectangular sheet green chair. The turkish map fold is a unique and sculptural book form made from a single piece of paper, with an optional cover. Text was created by selecting words and phrases from a very old pocket book of english ballads. The turkish map fold 1 of 2 diagrammed by david rosen 2005 6. Turkish map fold with a square sheet of paper green chair press.
Im inspired by type, letterforms, words and poetry. Now fold on a diagonal, from one corner to the opposite. Screen printed illustrations of endangered insects in the uk, folded into turkish map book fold. May 11, 2017 join the studio birds and camille as they make a turkish map fold book. Fold a square of paper in half, bringing the top down to meet the bottom. This came up on ukscrappers, and the member looking for it mentioned that the best instructions were linked to a site to download the. Jody deconstructs the steps to show how one piece of paper can be turned into a popup greeting card or you can combine many to create an artists book. Turkish map fold greeting cards libcal anoka county library. As the book is opened up, the paper contained within it slowly unfolds to reveal the entire size of the paper and the illustrations within it. Turkish map and other folding examples final year research posts about guide book project written by lizjefferies nice to have a link to a pdf of this cool fold. The turkish map fold 2019 slcc publication center the turkish map fold can be made with a single sheet of paper. From front to back in the picture below are models of a napkin fold, a turkish map fold, and. If you search for the turkish map fold, you will see an amazing singlesheet folding technique that springs out into a large page when opened. This creates a deeper crease which, in my opinion, makes the map fold easier.
The structure is built of multiple strips of paper which have been folded into an accordion fold. Open, the book creates a look reminiscent of a star book, with plenty of real estate for photos, quotes, etc. How to fold a topographic map and other techniques its. Nov 11, 2011 my book making teacher, ellen, made this amazing compilation of different folds and book bindings for the class to purchase. Turkish map fold the turkish map fold is a unique and sculptural book form made from a single piece of paper, with an optional cover.
The second structure that we looked at was the carousel book, sometimes also called a star book. Turkish fold or the miura fold although the last one has been described by. Maps are essential navigation tools, but they can be bulky and hard to carry. This book is great to use for a reference worksheet, as it folds down nicely and opens up in an unexpected way. As you open the book, the piece of paper unfolds so you can see the entire sheet. From front to back in the picture below are models of a napkin fold, a turkish map fold. Turkish map fold pdf bookbinding tutorial, book folding, book. Oct 21, 2014 in this video sona pasteldaneshgar demonstrates how to fold a section for the turkish map fold. How to fold a topographic map and other techniques.
Jody deconstructs the steps to show how one piece of paper can be turned into a popup greeting card or you can combine many to create an artists book, decorative garland or even a crown. I made a new book this week using techniques learned in jill berrys class intimate atlas and from fellow origami enthusiast kathy linsleys variations on the turkish map fold. See this page for links to examples, more variations, and how to use the fold in a book. Turkish map fold with a square sheet of paper ive used this folding technique for my book summer shown below as well as a model i made, shown in this blog post. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books in turkish. At retreat each year, we offer a fun workshop thursday evening to kick off the weekend. Jan, 2019 the turkish map fold is a unique book form made entirely from a large piece of paper, with an optional cover. This embellished greeting card folds open just like a road map.
It is a story about my childhood familys trip every spring from new york to birmingham, al where we visited our maternal grandparents. While it is not surprising that designs for possible future devices are heavily influenced by traditional paper folding techniques, it is interesting to see that there exists at least one. Turkish map in a book in the unfortunate events series this is a leftover turkish map from my series of unfortunate events. The main points of the prototype are that there are only 10 points on the map per map in the fold maybe even with a couple of empty spaces for the guests own finds, and that you can add more than one map to the set, like one for the mission area, and one for golden gate park. Turkish map and other folding examples book making. Pocket fold book also called turkish map fold paper craft new hair cut new hair cutting salon nasirabad rajasthan also known as a map book because its folded like a map. The fold itself highlights triangles, so its fun to play with text layouts and images that capitalize on that threesided shape. Turkish map instructions folded book art, book making, book art. Each section of folded paper holds glimpses of landscapes, made from ripped pages of a hiking book about the welsh peaks. This mini book hits the mark by combining the best of two great book structures.
If you want to try it, there are some quick folding instructions here. Its really easy if the paper is squared, but it can also be made with a rectangular sheet of paper, and for instructions on that, you can look on green chair press blogs site, searching for turkish map fold with a rectangular. In this video tutorial, i will show you how to create a turkish map fold popout insert for a greetings card. In this video tutorial, i will show you how to create a. Serendipitously, the way i wrote the quiz in this book, all of the initial questions and answers ended up on the front of the sheet, and all of the clues and the final answer ended up on the back. Turkish map fold greeting cards libcal anoka county. How to make a map book fold greeting card wonderhowto. Louisa boyd cartography a turkish mapfold book with etched pages, hand tooled leather cover and collagraph end papers. Learn how to quickly transform a simple piece of paper into a structured sixpocket folder, perfect for stashing sentimental items, photos and papers. Scan n cut saturday create a turkish map fold greeting. Watch this video card mkaing tutorial and learn how to make a map book fold greeting card. As you open the book, the piece of paper unfolds entirely so you can see the. Map folding techniques in the digital age concern paper and similar materials as well as displays or at least devices. The possibilities for this structure are endless as a quick look online will show.
After the circle book, i played a lot with variations on the turkish map fold. Turkish map fold instructions green chair press blog. Pocket fold book book folding, paper crafts, handmade books. How to make the turkish map fold artists book take etsy. A turkish map fold thumbnails detail map 3 comments. Keeping in mind many folks have been traveling all day, we try to achieve a balance between cool and not too challenging. Found on the wayback machine well after the site disappeared, and reposted. Diy origami paper pocket fold book see post for the bag she made using this idea. Turkish mapfold book with etched pages and collagraph end papers. The pattern can be a little tricky, but follow along. Turkish map stars during winter medea illustration. In the book there are instructions for the turkish map fold, which i used for one of my books. Join the studio birds and camille as they make a turkish map fold book. Turkish map fold with a square sheet of paper green chair.
More variations all my posts about the fold are collected here. This video has easy step by step directions for how to make a map fold book from riners etsy store called take courage. See more ideas about book art, book binding and book making. All the instructions for how to make this origami fold and its variations in one place. May 11, 2012 my favourite fold technique so far has been the turkish map fold also known as the star burst fold. See my post from a couple months ago for the standard rectangular fold and a variation. Participants will be led in the creation of a turkish map greeting card and have time to create additional cards. Louisa boyd cartography a turkish mapfold book with. A report on map folding techniques in the digital age, identifies many map folding techniques, including the accordion fold, the turkish fold aka pop out, the miura fold a combination of accordion and the falk fold as traditional methods.
And this link which shows how to fold a rectangular sheet of paper rather than a square for the turkish map fold. The blog of susan angebranndt, where i write about the books arts. This tutorial shows how to make a map fold using a rectangular sheet of paper and then how to join it into an accordion fold. Jun, 2015 a report on map folding techniques in the digital age, identifies many map folding techniques, including the accordion fold, the turkish fold aka pop out, the miura fold a combination of accordion and the falk fold as traditional methods. Ive used this folding technique for my book summer shown below as well as a model i made, shown in this. David rosen taught me this fold and he had instructions on his website, but they and it have unfortunately disappeared. Cecilia sharpley has a turkish map fold book that, because of the way the folds work, is appropriately named kimono book. This week, i used squares and squashed them to make either smaller squares or triangles. Of course i bought it, and boy am i happy about it. It is such a beauiful fold that looks complicated but it super easy. Press blogs site, searching for turkish map fold with a rectangular sheet. My example that is photographed here, is actually two stuck together. Here is a pdf showing the turkish map fold that i found on the really useful internet achieve. My book making teacher, ellen, made this amazing compilation of different folds and book bindings for the class to purchase.
An elegant way to fold paper, this technique has traditionally been used to fold maps. Another scan n cut saturday video tutorials has arrived and its pretty cool if i do say so myself. Jul 31, 2015 i made a new book this week using techniques learned in jill berrys class intimate atlas and from fellow origami enthusiast kathy linsleys variations on the turkish map fold. How to fold a topographic map and other techniques its tactical. Turkish map fold star book at retreat each year, we offer a fun workshop thursday evening to kick off the weekend. This year, that project was the turkish map fold star book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Todays book is indeed a turkish map fold structure. Jan 21, 2015 todays book is indeed a turkish map fold structure. Nov 20, 2012 on this particular example map in the photos, each quadrant measures roughly 6. Turkish map instructions folded book art, book making. Mar 18, 2020 together we will learn to make a six pocket keepsake book and a turkish map fold book. Ive used this folding technique for my book summer shown below as well as a model i made, shown in this blog post. This artist book pattern shows you how to create one of the turkish map fold books from my shop called take. The following photos show an example of the fold an invitation to an exhibition of works by julie chen and printed by alan hillesheim. I have seen other people use several together to make some very flourishing books. I say this to relate to how much of a pain they can be to manage.
Map folding techniques two different ways to fold a military map two ways of folding maps to make them small enough to be carried easily and still be available for use without having to unfold them entirely. Oct 26, 2017 this year, that project was the turkish map fold star book. Turkish map fold with a square sheet of paper green. You can also glue three map folds together, and make a little book with covers and all kinds of possibilities for laying out content. My favourite fold technique so far has been the turkish map fold also known as the star burst fold. Together we will learn to make a six pocket keepsake book and a turkish map fold book. Be careful not to add to many decorations or it wont fold nicely anymore. The turkish map fold is a unique book form made entirely from a large piece of paper, with an optional cover. Open, the book creates a look reminiscent of a star. Jun 02, 2018 another scan n cut saturday video tutorials has arrived and its pretty cool if i do say so myself. Turkish map fold with a rectangular sheet green chair press blog.