Clever recycling of books into craftwork
Folded pages book art in Pasila library by Hugovk. Some rights reserved
What a great idea - weeded books turned into works of art! When visiting Te Puke Intermediate School, I spotted sculptured paper crafts decorating the library’s interior, like the photograph above. Librarian Norma Brown had cleverly reinvented her withdrawn books by folding pages into 3D artworks!
Keen to explore further? Have a look at the photographic possibilities gathered on Pinterest: Book folding
Why not set-up an activity corner – makerspacer - in your library for students to design and create paper crafts? You could use old encyclopaedia, telephone books, textbooks and library books. For types of innovative learning spaces trending in school libraries, see Designing spaces for learning.
Tips for folding pages in hardback and paperback books are given here:
Youtube: Introductory book sculpture session by Johwey Redington
Youtube: DIY – Book art by Pernille Rahbeck
If you would like to take your creativity a step further have a look at Hongkiat’s compilation of 40+ Inspiring Book & Paper Sculptors, which also includes fabulously carved books by Brian Dettmer.
Image: Folded pages book art in Pasila library by Hugovk on Flickr