Your First Book Fold: A Complete Guide
If this is your first project, this guide helps you get from zero to a finished fold quickly.
1. Pick the right book
Start with a hardcover around 300-400 pages, medium paper thickness, and a stable spine.
2. Start with simple shapes
Use short words or clean silhouettes for your first attempt to reduce marking errors.
3. Keep a marking rhythm
Follow a steady “measure-mark-fold” flow and check overall alignment every 20 pages.
4. Finish cleanly
Tidy the leading/trailing pages and press creases gently for a cleaner outline.