Book Folding - A Fun and Relaxing Hobby Book folding is a fun and relaxing way to upcycle an old book. It's also a great gift idea for anyone who loves to read. You will need a pattern that you can print out, as well as a book that has about 400 pages. You will need to mark the pages with a pencil to use as your folding guides. Custom Name Book Folding Dilly Dally’s Custom Book Folding is a Tampa-based vendor that works with to-be-weds to create one-of-a-kind art pieces that can feature their names. They can also include the date of their wedding or a special message to make the piece more personal. They ship the completed artwork to their clients' homes. Beth has been creating books sculptures for the past six years. She says she was drawn to the craft because it's inexpensive and easy to start (you just need an old hardcover book and a ruler, scissors or pencil). She also likes that her sculptures are eco-friendly and make unique gifts for friends and family. For those interested in trying their hand at book folding, Beth has a free pattern available for download on her website. She recommends adding lines or stripes to the design as folding guides, which can be done in Photoshop or Illustrator. This particular pattern requires 400 pages for a total of 200 folds.