Constructing & Binding Your Printed Books by Hand
SIMPLE & INEXPENSIVE CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS:
Teacher-Created Sheets for Handwritten Books: ruled lines to print on white copy paper
(I will add several different types for various grade levels soon...)
Paper Bag Books
http://hootyshomeroom.blogspot.com/2012/08/paper-bag-books.html
One-Sheet Mini-Books (fold & cut one sheet of copy paper to form a 6-page mini-book)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0d5xPjumQzRTmRJRkV0QjdkWWs/edit?usp=sharing
Envelope Book (featured along with many other ideas in "Bookmaking With Kids" website)
http://www.bookmakingwithkids.com/?p=3316
EASY BINDING OPTIONS:
5 Easy Ways to Bind Books in the Classroom – Susan Antonelli’s “wonderteacher” website
Loose-leaf book rings • Three-ring binders • Folder with prongs • Staples/duct tape • Brads/duct tape
http://wonderteacher.com/5-easy-ways-to-bind-books-in-the-classroom/
Easy Bindings for Loose Sheet Projects from the "Bookmaking With Kids" website
Criss-cross ribbon • Rubber band + chopstick • Two-prong fasteners • Japanese stab binding
http://www.bookmakingwithkids.com/?p=3320
Book on a Stick: quick binding with a rubber band and a stick!
http://www.crayola.com/crafts/book-on-a-stick-craft/
Rubber Band + Paperclip:
http://www.emmi.co.uk/work/documents/concrete+hermit
Print Shop: If your school district provides contracted "Print Shop" services, that department or vendor probably offers inexpensive binding services. Find out what they offer before you invest time and money elsewhere!
Comb Binding Machines: If your school has one of these, consider learning how to use it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1b5OPCOJvM
Japanese Binding: This hand-sewn method uses thread, string, or rope. It takes a bit longer, but it holds up well.
http://www.sff.net/people/Brook.West/bind/bindit.html
Teacher-Created Sheets for Handwritten Books: ruled lines to print on white copy paper
(I will add several different types for various grade levels soon...)
Paper Bag Books
http://hootyshomeroom.blogspot.com/2012/08/paper-bag-books.html
One-Sheet Mini-Books (fold & cut one sheet of copy paper to form a 6-page mini-book)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0d5xPjumQzRTmRJRkV0QjdkWWs/edit?usp=sharing
Envelope Book (featured along with many other ideas in "Bookmaking With Kids" website)
http://www.bookmakingwithkids.com/?p=3316
EASY BINDING OPTIONS:
5 Easy Ways to Bind Books in the Classroom – Susan Antonelli’s “wonderteacher” website
Loose-leaf book rings • Three-ring binders • Folder with prongs • Staples/duct tape • Brads/duct tape
http://wonderteacher.com/5-easy-ways-to-bind-books-in-the-classroom/
Easy Bindings for Loose Sheet Projects from the "Bookmaking With Kids" website
Criss-cross ribbon • Rubber band + chopstick • Two-prong fasteners • Japanese stab binding
http://www.bookmakingwithkids.com/?p=3320
Book on a Stick: quick binding with a rubber band and a stick!
http://www.crayola.com/crafts/book-on-a-stick-craft/
Rubber Band + Paperclip:
http://www.emmi.co.uk/work/documents/concrete+hermit
Print Shop: If your school district provides contracted "Print Shop" services, that department or vendor probably offers inexpensive binding services. Find out what they offer before you invest time and money elsewhere!
Comb Binding Machines: If your school has one of these, consider learning how to use it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1b5OPCOJvM
Japanese Binding: This hand-sewn method uses thread, string, or rope. It takes a bit longer, but it holds up well.
http://www.sff.net/people/Brook.West/bind/bindit.html