Thank you for the short tutorial, very informative. I am very excited to try this today, I actually purchased close to 200 books from my local library this year that needed to get rehomed. I feel strange cutting up a book but this is going to make such a beautiful piece this Thanksgiving holiday that I am willing to give it a try.
Love this! I am also thinking of this for a library program and need to get the timing and details right. Recommended book size is 200-250 pages, is that actual page numbers or the number of folds?
Depends on how many tail feathers you want to make, they take the most time. The cutting and folding of the book itself probably takes a good 30-45 min. The tail would be closer to an hour, once you get the knack for rolling the feathers. (Sorry for the delay, your message didn't reach me right away!)
We used library discards, but look for used book sales in your area. Our library has a booksale twice a year, and you can pick up hardcover books for a couple of bucks. Goodwill might be another place to look.
Both links in the description worked when we tried them today, are those the links you tried? Here’s the long version, try this: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1862/9157/files/turkeyonbookpage.pdf?11143245320477648545
Thank you for the short tutorial, very informative. I am very excited to try this today, I actually purchased close to 200 books from my local library this year that needed to get rehomed. I feel strange cutting up a book but this is going to make such a beautiful piece this Thanksgiving holiday that I am willing to give it a try.
I made this for my middle school library circulation desk and put it up today. The kids went nuts - thanks for the great tutorial!
That's awesome!!
This is amazing. ❤️ Thanks for sharing.
Just created this for our library. Thank you for your easy to follow tutorial!
Awesome! Glad you found it helpful!
Bonjour
C'est splendide ! J'ai commencé et c'est du bonheur. Merci
My middle school library made two of these they are awesome
PANDATHEGAMER GG , that’s awesome!!
Love this! I am also thinking of this for a library program and need to get the timing and details right. Recommended book size is 200-250 pages, is that actual page numbers or the number of folds?
Anyone who has made these how many pages do you recommend the book having?
Hi! I was wondering how long this project took. Trying to decide if we can so this as an adult craft at our library. Thanks!
Depends on how many tail feathers you want to make, they take the most time. The cutting and folding of the book itself probably takes a good 30-45 min. The tail would be closer to an hour, once you get the knack for rolling the feathers. (Sorry for the delay, your message didn't reach me right away!)
thanks
Bellissimo
where can you find used hardback books for doing this project?
We used library discards, but look for used book sales in your area. Our library has a booksale twice a year, and you can pick up hardcover books for a couple of bucks. Goodwill might be another place to look.
what size of book is best to use and how many pages in the book?
We use typical-sized hardcover books, but you could use larger sized books like coffee-table type books, too. 200-250 pages is a good length.
How can I get the turkey head pattern? It doesn’t seem to be available now on site mentioned.
Both links in the description worked when we tried them today, are those the links you tried? Here’s the long version, try this: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1862/9157/files/turkeyonbookpage.pdf?11143245320477648545
About how many pages should each book be?
We recommend a book with 200-250 pages.
Cheshire Public Library thank you!
Can the book be closed
Not without crushing the tail feathers!