See a large photo of the finished project here.
You need:
• 1 strip 16 x 45 cm (6½- x 18-inch) heavy plain paper, such as watercolour paper*
• 1 strip 16 x 46 cm (6½- x 18½-inch) heavy plain paper, such as watercolour paper*
• 2 sheets 23 x 28 cm (9- x 11-inch) decorative paper, such as wrapping paper*
• 2 pieces 12 x 18 cm (5- x 7-inch) grey board (or other 3 mm/⅛-inch-thick cardboard, such as matte board)*
• Cork-backed metal ruler
• Pencil
• Bone folder*
• Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue*
• Paintbrush
• Flat weight, such as heavy books
• X-acto or small utility knife
• Waxed paper and printer paper
• Glue stick, and adhesive photo corners (if desired)
• Ribbon, string or decorative trim
*available at specialty paper or art-supply stores
You can find some helpful step-by-step photos here.
To make:
1. Lay shorter strip of paper lengthwise on work surface. Use pencil and ruler to mark fold lines at top and bottom of sheet at halfway point (23 cm/9 inches from left side). Flip and repeat, marking sheet at 11 cm (4½ inches) and 34 cm (13½ inches) from left side. Repeat with longer strip of paper, adding second set of marks on first side, 45 cm (18 inches) from left side, for joining flap.
2. Align ruler with first set of marks on one strip; lightly score fold line by running tip of bone folder along edge of ruler [A - see step-by-step photos]. Repeat for each set of marks on first side, then flip paper and repeat. Carefully fold paper (with score marks on inside of fold) to form accordian-style folds. Repeat with second strip.
3. Using paintbrush, apply thin layer of glue to inside of joining flap on longer strip. Join strips, positioning joining flap behind one end of shorter strip. Set aside, stacking flat weight on top of paper; let dry for 10 minutes.
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