Folded Whispers: Custom Book Art Patterns

$4.00

Uncover a new chapter in the art of storytelling with Folded Whispers, Unbound’s exclusive digital patterns for book folding art. Transform ordinary pages into whispered secrets — your chosen name or word revealed only when the book is viewed from the side, like a hidden message waiting to be discovered.

Simply provide us with the word, page height of your hardback book (the pages, not the cover), and the number of folding pages inside. We’ll craft a custom digital pattern for you to download and bring to life at home. *see additional info for instructions.

Whether you’re gifting a folded love note, honoring a name, or adding an enchanting accent to your shelf, this is bookish magic made tangible.

Choose your font: Georgia for timeless elegance, Arial Anton for bold clarity, Lobster for playful curves, or Berkshire for vintage romance.

Ready to fold your story into the spine?

Uncover a new chapter in the art of storytelling with Folded Whispers, Unbound’s exclusive digital patterns for book folding art. Transform ordinary pages into whispered secrets — your chosen name or word revealed only when the book is viewed from the side, like a hidden message waiting to be discovered.

Simply provide us with the word, page height of your hardback book (the pages, not the cover), and the number of folding pages inside. We’ll craft a custom digital pattern for you to download and bring to life at home. *see additional info for instructions.

Whether you’re gifting a folded love note, honoring a name, or adding an enchanting accent to your shelf, this is bookish magic made tangible.

Choose your font: Georgia for timeless elegance, Arial Anton for bold clarity, Lobster for playful curves, or Berkshire for vintage romance.

Ready to fold your story into the spine?

This listing is for a custom measure, mark, and fold pattern — not a finished folded book.

With this digital PDF pattern, you can create a stunning folded book design, perfect as a wedding or anniversary gift.

You’ll need a hardcover book at least 21 cm tall (taller is fine).
Pages vary depending on the design, typically around 400–450 pages.
Please allow up to 24 hours for your custom pattern to be created; you’ll receive a download link once it’s ready.

Digital pattern only — no physical product will be shipped.

How to measure a hardback book for book folding (in centimeters)

1. Measure the height

  • Close the book completely.

  • Use a ruler or tape measure to measure from the top edge to the bottom edge of the front cover.

  • Record this measurement in centimeters. Most book folding patterns require at least 21 cm in height.

How to count pages available for folding

Page numbers vs. sheets

  • Page numbers refer to one side of a sheet.

  • One physical sheet of paper has two numbered pages (front and back).

  • In book folding, we count sheets, not individual numbered pages.

Steps to count usable sheets

  1. Open the book to the first numbered page you plan to use.
    Many books have blank or introductory pages you might want to skip.

  2. Divide the last numbered page by two to find the number of sheets.
    For example, if the last page is numbered 400, there are 200 sheets (400 divided by 2).

  3. Decide how many sheets you want to leave at the front and back.
    Many people leave about 5 to 10 sheets at the beginning and end to help the book keep its shape and stand better.

  4. Subtract these from the total sheet count to get the number of sheets available for folding.

Example

  • Book height: 21 cm

  • Last page number: 400

  • Total sheets: 400 ÷ 2 = 200

  • Sheets left at front: 10

  • Sheets left at back: 10

  • Sheets available for folding: 200 – 20 = 180