Become a Bookbinding Artist: Learn about Anatomy of Books

This PDF with 19 pages is great for creative minds. You will become a book artist when your done with this booklet. You can also use this booklet to earn the Cadette Girl Scout Book Artist Badge.

You will work your way through a series of hands-on activities, exploring the wonderful diversity of bindings and printing methods, then get up-close and personal by dissecting a real book to understand its anatomy. You'll discover a variety of bookbinding techniques and even transform recycled materials into your own one-of-a-kind masterpieces!

Activities you will complete with this PDF:

• Become a Bookbinding Detective: Go on a scavenger hunt to uncover the secrets of different bindings and printing methods. You can do this at home or at a library.
  

• Learn everything about Book Anatomy: Put your memory to the test with a fun game identifying book parts. Then deconstruct an old book to see each component in action!

• Explore Bookbinding Techniques: Learn about various methods used by book artists, and then create your very own book using one of these methods.
  

• Craft a Recycled Book: Grab paper bags and white paper to create a one-of-a-kind book! Utilize the provided journal inserts to complete your unique creation.
  

• Build a Popsicle Stick Masterpiece: Turn ordinary popsicle sticks into a mini-book that can be used by you or give as a gift.