Advanced Techniques for Creating Pop-Up Books
A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut (Libracos)Editorial Designer
A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut (Libracos), Editorial Designer
Learn different mechanisms to create your own three-dimensional book with multiple settings
Exploring the infinite three-dimensional possibilities of paper, combining creativity and technique, is one of Silvia Hijano Coullaut's specialties. Founder of the Libracos studio, she dedicates herself to the creation of pop-up books, handcrafted works that not only transmit stories and contents but also provide a singular and impactful experience.
After doing an introduction to Pop-Up Book Creation in her first Domestika course, Silvia now teaches advanced techniques for building your own three-dimensional book.
Learn the step-by-step process of creating multiple scenarios using a wide variety of mechanisms before hand-binding your creation. In the end, you will bring to life a unique work: a foldable map-book that will also work as a pop-up book.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 23 downloads
Non-math class
17 minutes, 30 seconds
Mobile elements (Part 1)
8 minutes, 37 seconds
Mobile elements (Part 2)
10 minutes, 15 seconds
Mobile elements (Part 3)
15 minutes, 27 seconds
Combination of mobile elements
15 minutes, 19 seconds
Page 1: "You just fell in love" (Part 1)
16 minutes, 23 seconds
What's included in this course?
Learn about Silvia's trajectory and how she began to dedicate herself to the wonderful world of handcrafted books, following from the beginning of her studies to the creation of her workshop. Se also the main artists and books that influence her work.
In the second unit, learn the importance of angles and of doing good linear work so that the mechanisms work. See how to control movement and intensity.
Then, start to create your folding geometries, learn how to make the V-folding technique and its different combinations, then see how to make page-turning elements that are versatile, take up little space, and create great effects.
Silvia teaches you how to create elements by inserting even more volume using the grid technique and shows you how to make 3D geometric figures that will give impact to your design.
In the next step, define the type of book you’re creating, its history, the target audience, and the mechanisms you will use. Then start working on your final project, creating page by page of your folding map book.
By the end, you will do one of the most complicated processes: the binding. Silvia explains to you how to carry out a simple pop-up bookbinding process and then explains how to turn your project into a folding map book.
What is this course's project?
Create your own multi-stage pop-up map book that tells a story. Silvia will create a "Cartography of Love", a book that shows the trajectory of this feeling in our brain and the havoc it wreaks.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for curious people who want to discover new worlds, learn new techniques, and express their projects in an artistic and impactful way.
Requirements and materials
No technical knowledge is needed, only manual skill and a lot of will to create.
Regarding the materials, you will need simple tools: a tool to cut and mark, double-sided ribbon, cardboard, fabric for binding, a printer, and an angle protractor.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
Me gusto demasiado el curso, es el segundo curso que adquiero y es lo que esperaba, estoy completamente satisfecho, lo recomiendo bastante, las explicaciones son completas y sin un vocabulario complejo para que tanto grandes como chicos puedan entender en todo momento, lo recomiendo ampliamente.
- 4 months ago
Un curso estupendo y explicado con mucha claridad, recomendable 100%
- nthtrang496PLUS5 months ago
A very good course. I learned a lot from it.
- maged7abib35PLUS7 months ago
A very good course. I learned a lot from it. But I wish we could learn how to draw 3D models in Illustrator with precise dimensions.
- 9 months ago
It's a informative course, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course
- U2
Practices
- Materials and tools
- Non-math class
- Mobile elements (Part 1)
- Mobile elements (Part 2)
- Mobile elements (Part 3)
- Combination of mobile elements
- U3
Cartography of love
- Page 1: "You just fell in love" (Part 1)
- Page 1: "You just fell in love" (Part 2)
- Page 2: "Your brain connections shut down" (Part 1)
- Page 2: "Your brain connections are shutting down" (Part 2)
- Page 3: "Dopamine Factory"
- Page 4: "Amusement park"
- Page 5: "Your brain is no longer the same"
- Secret page: "With you or without you?"
- U4
Binding and waybill
- Simple binding
- Gouging and binding in the form of a map (Part 1)
- Gouging and binding in the form of a map (Part 2)
- FP
Final project
- Advanced Techniques for Creating Pop-Up Books
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FAQs
You’ll learn handmade bookbinding techniques, restoration of old books, creating pop-up and fold-out books, using moving mechanisms and tools, as well as incorporating text-free visual storytelling into 3D projects.
The course is designed for people with intermediate crafting skills or basic bookbinding knowledge, though fundamental and advanced techniques are explained step-by-step.
You’ll need a craft knife, bone folder or letter opener, double-sided tape, special glue, protractor, cardboard, papers of various weights, and materials for reinforcements and closures like Velcro or magnets.
You’ll be able to design and build pop-up books, fold-out books, house books, 3D paper figures, moving mechanisms, 3D maps, and restore old books using handmade techniques.
Avoid imprecise cuts, improper use of adhesives, misalignments, and poorly made folds. The course teaches you how to spot and fix these mistakes to create durable, functional structures.
You’ll learn how to organize an efficient workspace, choose essential tools, and keep materials and projects tidy to boost creativity and productivity.
Yes, the course provides downloadable templates and practical examples of pop-up mechanisms, V-folds, platforms, and movable figures so you can practice and customize your projects.