How to Make a Trifold Minibook
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Simple folds make one handy book.
A trifold is one of the simplest and most versatile minibook out there.
It's called a trifold because it's folded in thirds just like you fold a letter to put into an envelope.
This lapbook option can be large or small. With lots of empty space inside, trifolds are a good option for most any topic of study.
Directions
How To Make a Trifold Minibook
Take any rectangular shaped sheet of paper, and fold it evenly into thirds. This book works well with any thickness of paper from copy paper to cardstock.
Here is the book closed.
The simple trifold can get fancy with a few alterations. For example, here I trim the closed book, adding a head shape at top.
Add in some simple drawings and you have a great trifold appropriate for a biographical minibook.
The book has lots of space for adding content.
Trifold Examples at Flickr
Tour these photo examples for more inspiration for trifolds. There's even a volcano shaped trifold here.
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Trifold Variations
change the orientation -- open horizontally or vertically
use colored or patterned paper
cut small or large; use different shapes of paper
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If you encountered any problem in creating the trifold minibook,
please let me know so that I can clarify that point for others.
And if you have any tips or pointers, feel free to add those as well.
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May 26, 2009 @ 1:30 am | delete
- good. i like it
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Oct 27, 2008 @ 11:45 am | delete
- Perfect. I love the clear directions and all the examples of finished books. There's so much creative potential here!
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