Bookbinding Vocabulary
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Description
Students will explore pamphlet binding books by creating their own two-hole book using recycled paper bags. They will design their own unique covers using paint and various texture tools.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will explore the use of recycled materials in artmaking.
Students will demonstrate proper use of bookbinding tools and vocabulary.
Students will accurately punch holes and sew a 2-hole pamphlet.
Teaching Strategies
- Introduce students to bookmaking showing the history of the pamphlet.
- Guide discussion about the use of books and what can be used to create them.
- Facilitate texture exploration as students design and paint their covers.
- Demonstrate how to accurately fold paper with bone folders and punch holes safely.
- Show how to bind the book and tie a bow.
National Standards
Create
Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.
VA:Cr1.2.2aExplore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.1aRepurpose objects to make something new.
VA:Cr2.3.2aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
30 minutes
Demonstration Time
30 minutes
Student Studio Time
40 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- Large paper bags cut to 9x12” sheets
- 9x12” cover paper
- Tempera or acrylic paint
- Paintbrushes & texture tools
- Bone folders & binder clips
- Hole puncher or screw puncher
- Plastic needles & twine or yarn
- Scissors
National Standards
Create
Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.
VA:Cr1.2.2aExplore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.1aRepurpose objects to make something new.
VA:Cr2.3.2a
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Review Bookmaking
Review the history and structure of a pamphlet book.
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