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Tutorial: Make an Easter Flag Book
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Tutorial: Make an Easter Flag Book

Let’s take the accordion book to the next level.

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Hi Folks

Thank you to everyone who voted for this tutorial. We are exploring a new version of the accordion book today. The structure is a variation of the accordion fold, but with extra elements glued onto sections which create a moving sculptural book. It looks complicated but it’s actually quite simple. I really hope you enjoy it.

What is a flag book?

The flag book structure was originally made by Hedi Kyle and it was named such, because of its movement that mirrors a moving set of flags. There’s so many variations you can try and it has the ability to really get creative with cut outs.

Take a look at these wonderful ideas below:

Letterpress printed flag book by Theresa Easton (Printmaker from Newcastle upon Tyne).
Photographic Flag book by Andrew Huot
Map & Obangsaek Flag books by Yvette Ja

Today, I’m sharing the basic structure in this video tutorial for you to make at home. You can flip the book sideways to open the book so it is portrait.

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