Pop-Up Book Creation
A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut , Editorial Designer
Joined September 2019

Learn basic methods for creating your own pop-up book with height and depth
A pop-up book is a true feat of paper engineering in which beauty, technique, and content go hand in hand to create a new world for the reader to dive into with every turn of the page. Silvia Hijano Coullaut, founder of the Libracos studio, is an expert in this medium and has collaborated with various brands, film producers, and advertising agencies.
In this course, learn how to create a pop-up book step-by-step, touching on each of the production stages: cutting, assembling, pasting, adding hinges, and binding. Discover different pop-up techniques for solid and functional construction and be creating your own pieces in no time!
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 18 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (1.9K)
- 63,544 students
- 17 lessons (2h 22m)
- 18 additional resources (16 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
- Updated on 05/25/2020
What is this course's project?
Create your own pop-up travel book playing with perspective and volume.

Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, craft lovers, and anyone wanting to cultivate a passion for pop-up books. Amateurs, experts, and book lovers alike can use this course to spark their creativity.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is necessary for this course, just a certain knack for crafts and a positive energy.
In terms of materials, you need 200-240 gsm card, binding fabric or your paper of choice for the cover, cardboard, white glue, and double-sided tape.
You also need a letter opener or paper knife, an engraving burin, a pen lid or a scoring board for proper folding, a craft knife, a cutting table or chopping board, and some scissors.

Reviews

Silvia Hijano Coullaut
A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut
Libracos es una empresa de diseño y producción editorial, fundada por Silvia Hijano Coullaut, que lleva desde 2008 convirtiendo en realidad las ideas de muchos. Su trabajo es totalmente artesanal, lo que hace que el taller se convierta en una especie de puente entre pasado y presente, ya que realizan piezas con técnicas de siglos de antigüedad combinadas con las más modernas para conseguir todo tipo de acabados y volúmenes.
Han trabajado para agencias de publicidad, productoras de cine, alumnos de diseño, entre otros, además de hacer productos propios en los que vuelcan toda su creatividad.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do on the course?
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U2
Paper Engineering
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Materials, tools and recommendations before starting
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The paper and anatomy of the book
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Two-dimensional mechanisms
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3-dimensional mechanisms
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U3
Production of our book
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Production phases
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Page 1
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Page 2
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Page 3 (part 1)
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Page 3 (part 2)
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Page 4
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Page 5
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Assembly of the body and book covers
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U4
Beyond pop-up
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Expand your horizons
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I want to propose something
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FP
Final project
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Creation of pop-up books
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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cmatalinares
Aprendi muito com o curso, sempre fiquei encantado com os livros Pop-up desde criança. Agora conhecer alguns de seus "segredos" me permitirá criar meu próprio livro.
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av7616649
Me hubiese gustado, qué el curso,hubiese tenido otra temática de confecciones,más de naturaleza,Animales, cuentos de hadas!!😔 saludos
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alinacoroian
Great information.
nicolepereziur
Buenísimo
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ursula_castaldo
Really beautiful and original course! I hope to create increadibles popup books or cards