Turkish Map Fold by Jody Alexander - Creativebug

Turkish Map Fold

Taught by Jody Alexander

Intermediate | 5 min

Taught by Jody Alexander

An elegant way to fold paper, this technique has traditionally been used to fold maps. Jody deconstructs the steps to show how one piece of paper can be turned into a pop-up greeting card -- or you can combine many to create an artist’s book, decorative garland or even a crown!

Learn how to:

Fold properly
Use a bone folder
Create the Turkish Map fold

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on the Turkish map fold
A quick HD video lesson you can access online anytime, anywhere
Itemized supply list
Step-by-step instruction by artist Jody Alexander
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview01:11

Create Turkish Map Fold
Fold Paper04:28

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Tools:

cutting tool (optional if you tear the paper)
bone folder (or other folding tool)
straight edge ruler
pencil

Materials:

Any square paper that can be folded
glue (if attaching to a card or each other)

Turkish Map Fold

Jody Alexander teaches this kids class and how to make a paper pop-up greeting card. In this children crafts class you can combine many to create an artist’s book, decorative garland or a crown with your kids!

Jody Alexander teaches this kids class and how to make a paper pop-up greeting card. In this children crafts class you can combine many to create an artist’s book, decorative garland or a crown with your kids!

Jody Alexander teaches this kids class and how to make a paper pop-up greeting card. In this children crafts class you can combine many to create an artist’s book, decorative garland or a crown with your kids!

Jody Alexander teaches this kids class and how to make a paper pop-up greeting card. In this children crafts class you can combine many to create an artist’s book, decorative garland or a crown with your kids!

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