Paper Micro-Worlds: Create miniature pop-up scenes
A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut (Libracos) , Editorial Designer
Joined September 2019
Create a miniature pop-up book, discover mechanisms, design unique scenes, and learn hardcover binding.
Joined September 2019
Pop-up books are true paper marvels that combine art and technique. You'll learn to create a mini pop-up book from scratch, designing three unique scenes that unfold when you open the pages, all bound in a hardcover. You'll discover how to work with real mechanisms and create a house-shaped bookcase, understanding the limitations of the miniature format and developing scenes with their own narrative.
By the end, you'll have a book that unfolds a small universe brimming with detail, inviting you to explore it again and again. You'll also acquire the technical vocabulary and confidence needed to design your own pop-up projects, at any scale. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world where paper comes to life and stories are told in a surprising, three-dimensional way.
What will you learn in this online course?
7 lessons & 6 downloads
- 22 students
- 7 lessons (41m)
- 6 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, Italian, Portuguese
- Spanish · Italian · German · Portuguese · English
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will create a mini pop-up book in the shape of a house that unfolds into three scenes when opened, including a Japanese facade, a library with a mezzanine and a hidden garden, all bound in a hard cover with an open/closed sign as a special detail.
Who is this online course for?
Passionate about paper design, artists and craftspeople who want to explore the pop-up technique, creative people interested in bookbinding and creating miniature universes with their own narratives, as well as those who enjoy detailed and precise manual work.
Requirements and materials
You don't need extensive prior knowledge, just a passion for paper. Gather a craft knife, a chisel, double-sided tape, tweezers, cardstock, and paper of varying weights. Precision and patience are key to enjoying the process and creating your pop-up book.
Silvia Hijano Coullaut (Libracos)
A course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut (Libracos)
Libracos is an editorial design and production company founded by Silvia Hijano Coullaut, which has been turning the ideas of many into reality since 2008. Their work is entirely handcrafted, making the workshop a kind of bridge between the past and th...
Content
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Paper Micro-Worlds: Create miniature pop-up scenes
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Introduction
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Materials
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Bookstore facade
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Interior of the bookstore
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The tree
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Hardcover binding
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Miniatures in large books
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Final project
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