Beginner
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1 hour 14 min
01:20
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02:23
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26:16
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11:45
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32:48
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Engage in the creative and imaginative practice of upcycling. Rather than beginning with a book idea and then purchasing the materials, Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus reverses the process and instead finds inspiration in her recycling bin. Utilizing a discarded soap box as a book cover, she transforms what might become garbage into a lively, kinetic book with accordion-folded pages and a button closure. Bel offers several design options and makes this unique book structure as simple to construct as it is to source the materials.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- One bar soap box: cut to 3-3/8” tall and 2-5/8” wide
- Two sheets of 8 ½" x 11” cardstock: cut five pieces to 3-1/2" tall by 9-1/2" wide, grain short
- One sheet of patterned cardstock paper: cut two pieces to 5" tall 2-3/4" wide, grain short
- 2" or 3" wide book cloth tape, gaffer tape, or wide colored duct tape for less expensive option
- Masking tape
- Metal ruler
- Pencil
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- Large craft needle
- Awl
- Waxed linen thread
- Cutting mat
- Bone folder
- PVA glue
- Glue stick
- Small glue brush
- Cup of water to rinse glue brush
- String or ribbon
- Small button about ½” diameter
- Metal eyelet and eyelet setter or another ½” button
- Scor-tape (optional)
Downloads:
- Find paper grain
- Transform an cardboard soap box into a unique book
- Fold an accordion structure
- Sew a button to a book cover
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Make a Soap Box Book Reviews
93 users recommended this class to a friend
Deborah Price
Fantastic use of upcycling material from around the house. Great teacher, straight forward instructions - easy to follow. Very inspiring. X
November 29, 2024
Linda Harris
I love every class Bel teaches! I first "met" her when she did a guest class for the Handmade Book Club. Her explanations are so clear and detailed I feel I could make this little book right now with no problems at all. Also LOVE her collages and color choices!
November 15, 2024