Make a Turkish Map Fold

May 29, 2020

Learn how to make a Turkish map fold, a fun and unique book form using a single piece of paper!

91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· middle school book arts instructors and Bookbinding graduates Erin Fletcher BB ’12 and Colin Urbina BB ’11 break down how to fold this intricate shape into a couple of easy-to-follow steps.

For supplies, you’ll just need a single sheet of paper (any type) that you’ve cut down to a square size and decorated in any way you like. Erin and Colin offered a few creative suggestions:

  • Mind map
  • Circle map
  • Topographic map
  • Road map
  • Family tree
  • Map of your house or neighborhood
  • A map from your favorite novel, movie, or video game
  • Map of your state or country
  • The Universe, or anything else you like!

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