There is an art to folding paper, even simple paper folding requires planning. Get tips and tutorials on paper folding and scoring paper. Find definitions and illustrations for many common paper folds and related terms.
Following the definitions for various types of fold are numerous links to outside sites that further describe paper folding techniques.
The art of paper folding isn't only about origami or paper airplanes. From simple business letters inserted into plain envelopes to complex multi-sectioned packages to hold any number of products, designers must create designs to be folded into a myriad of shapes. The books described here provide designers with both ideas for creative folding and the nuts and bolts of how to fold paper of all shapes and sizes, including detailed diagrams for laying out the design and folding the paper.
Among the most useful sections of this book of reference charts are the illustrations and charts showing paper sizes and trimmed page sizes, binding styles, detailed envelope information, and package diagrams -- using information for anyone working with projects that fold.
This type of fold is described and illustrated.
These marks show where to fold.
Folding a big bunch of papers can become a creepy experience!
Are your folds at a crossroads?
This big spread has double folds.
Would you recognize a French Fold if you saw one?
This is an image of one kind of gatefold.
Learn what a gatefold is and how it appears.
Learn the typical uses of this type of paper.
When all the folds line up.
Is your folding paper spiralling out of control?
Did you zig when you meant to zag?
