Pop-Up Book Creation
A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut (Libracos)Editorial Designer
A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut (Libracos), Editorial Designer
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
Materials, tools and recommendations before starting
3 minutes, 13 seconds
The paper and anatomy of the book
5 minutes, 1 second
Two-dimensional mechanisms
2 minutes, 24 seconds
3-dimensional mechanisms
16 minutes, 44 seconds
Production phases
4 minutes, 3 seconds
Page 1
13 minutes, 43 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start off by getting to know Silvia and her journey so far. Hear a little bit about her experience and the many joys she’s experienced while working with books. She tells you about her inspirations and explains the course project in more detail, and so begins your adventure in the exciting world of pop-up books.
Silvia gives you some recommendations for building the foundations of a good piece; Knowing how to use the tools and understanding the materials is essential for good pop-up craft. Then, get to work on your first mechanism exercises to help you develop natural hand movements and come up with structures for your own creations.
Dive right into the most creative part of the process, the development of your idea, following the chosen methodology for composing your own book. Once your project is clearly defined, get to work building each of the pages right up to their final assembly and the binding.
Finish off the course by exploring other fields in which your newly learned skills can be used.
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
- 2 months ago
Es muy interesante el curso , pero creo que es demasiado rápido y las explicaciones son como en la televisión, muestra la pieza y luego la saca ya lista, y algunas personas como yo no tenemos esa rapidez visual para seguirla, creo que necesito un curso más básico, donde vaya más didactico. Pero no deja de ser hermoso su trabajo.
- 2 months ago
Bueno
- 2 months ago
I've finally completed this course! After spending 3–4 days watching the videos, studying carefully, and practicing what you taught, I made it to the end. I'm excited to use everything I've learned to create my very first pop-up project. Next, I'll buy the tools and materials I need and start building it. Once it's finished, I'll come back and share the result with you. I gained so many ideas and inspiration from this course. Thank you so much for your excellent teaching and guidance!
- 2 months ago
Este curso esta super!!! bastante completo, bien explicado. Siempre me han llamado la atencion los libros Pop up y aprender como hacerlos es genial!
- anajannePLUS3 months ago
este curso es una joyita, hermoso el trabajo que hace y bien completo el curso!!
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do on the course?
- U2
Paper Engineering
- Materials, tools and recommendations before starting
- The paper and anatomy of the book
- Two-dimensional mechanisms
- 3-dimensional mechanisms
- U3
Production of our book
- Production phases
- Page 1
- Page 2
- Page 3 (part 1)
- Page 3 (part 2)
- Page 4
- Page 5
- Assembly of the body and book covers
- U4
Beyond pop-up
- Expand your horizons
- I want to propose something
- FP
Final project
- Creation of pop-up books
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FAQs
You’ll learn handmade bookbinding techniques, pop-up book design and assembly, material selection, paper mechanisms, and how to create special editions—from initial sketches to final assembly.
The course is designed for people with basic crafting and design skills, but you don’t need to be an expert in bookbinding or paper engineering to benefit.
You’ll need paper of various weights, chipboard, bookbinding cloth, a craft knife, metal ruler, glue, double-sided tape, a bone folder for creasing, and reinforcement materials like cardstock.
To set up a workshop, you’ll need a large table, good lighting, basic cutting and creasing tools, storage space for materials, and a dry environment to protect your books.
You’ll learn both 2D and 3D mechanisms like tabs, V-folds, wheels, pushers, pop-out figures, and movable structures for interactive books.
Choosing the right paper weight, density, and fiber direction is crucial for the stability, movement, and durability of your mechanisms and bound books.
Yes, the course includes specific techniques for designing and assembling children’s pop-up books and sensory books with textures and moving parts.