Old and forgotten books are being reincarnated as pretty trinkets thanks to some clever folk all over the internet. Butterflies, flowers, and even lampshades are being sculpted from the pages of dusty old books left to rot in attics all over the world.
DIY Everywhere collated some of the best ways to recycle old tomes, using the pages to bring us novel ideas…
Check out the images below and see if anything grabs your fancy! If you find one you like then head over to the website to watch their videos, and to cut, fold, and stick along with them. If book folding and origami are your thing just follow the links below and find your perfect book match.
Happy paper folding!
Origami Butterfly

Book Page Lampshade

Leaf Garland

Book Page Chandelier

Decorative Bottles

Origami Seed Packets


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