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Try This: Easy 2-Hole Punch Book

This is one of the easiest homemade books you can make.

What you need Paper, whole punch, and thread.

Try This This is a very simple book.

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Try This: Straw binding

This is one of the easiest forms of book binding.

What you need Paper, straw, and string or raffia

Try this? This is a simple way to make a book that mimics a stab binding.

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Try This: Stab Binding Books

Stab bindings are a traditional Japanese style of binding, in which the thread is visible outside the spine.

What do you need? Paper, a top and bottom cover, folios, a punch, needle and strip

Try this? This is an easy to do binding. Watch the video a couple times and then tackle your project.

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Try This: Simple Sketchbook

Need a book to keep your drawings. You probably have what you need at home to make one.

What do you need? A folder, printer paper, string, and a needle.

Try this? Making a simple book is easy. Use the tutorial to guide you. Here are some downloadable instructions, too.

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Try This: Accordian Books

This simple project is a great way to make a book using only your hands and paper.

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Art on the Go: Yinka Shonibare’s Dollhouse

Explore this dollhouse made by British artist Yinka Shonibare.

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Art on the Go: Preparatory Sketches

Explore how artists use drawing as a way of thinking out a composition. This video uses the examples of Christo and Claes Oldenburg.

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Try This: Wearable Art

Paper, beads, pipe cleaners, and glue are all you need to turn a boring outfit into something special. Here are a few prompts to help you make your own wearable crowns and necklaces.

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Try This: Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Many artists choose to make their sculptures abstract, rather than realistic. When you have fewer details, everything you include takes on greater importance. Try your hands at making simple sculptures. How much personality can you put into your abstract figurative sculpture?

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Try This: Pipecleaner Drawings

Drawing can be scary, but switching up can make it more accessible. Pipecleaners are basically bendy lines. Grab a couple to use to draw forms, like people. Then go back to a pencil and paper to draw the same forms.

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