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b. Cut from white paper several representations of common objects, of flowers, leaves, trees, tools, workmen at typical occupations, or children at play. These may be cut from memory or direct observation.
c. Select the best group of cuttings and paste in folder.

Cover Stock - 6"x 9"

Folded - 3"x 6"
Directions for Three-fold: a. Fold upper right corner two-thirds distance across top, judging distance with the eye.
b. Fold upper left corner to crease.
c. Cut and paste representations as in first folder.

Cover Stock - 6"x 9"

Folded - 2 1/4"x 6"
Directions for Four-fold: a. Fold upper right corner to upper left corner.
b. Fold these two corners to center crease.
c. Cut and paste as before.
Note: - In each of these folders, it may seem desirable to paste magazine illustrations or other clippings in place of the cuttings indicated, or other uses may suggest themselves to the teacher. Careful folding and clean pasting should be expected.
112. Booklet Folder Rough gray cover paper, I piece, 6"x 9" White book paper, 1 piece, 6"x9" Paste or glue Soft or medium pencil.

Book Open - Showing Torn Edges.

Book Closed - 4 1/2"x 6"
Directions: a. Tear from 1/4" to 1/2" from two adjacent edges of the white paper, without measuring.
b. Fold upper left corner of white paper to upper right corner.
c. Fold upper left corner of cover paper to upper right corner.
d. Run a little paste or glue along back of crease of white paper and press it inside of cover paper.
e. Allow booklet to dry and use for sketching plants or animals or children, or for copying photographs. 113. Pocket Note-books
Rough cover paper, 3 pieces, 6" x 9"
Print paper, 6 pieces, 9" x12"
Coarse linen thread, 1 yard
Large needle, letter opener or kitchen knife

Print Paper - 9"x 12" Showing Folds For 4To Book.

Second Step In Sewing.

Third Step In Sewing.

First Step In Sewing.

Finished Note-book - 4 1/2"x 6"
Directions for Quarto Book: a. Fold one piece print paper lower left corner to upper left corner.
b. Fold upper left corner to upper right corner.
c. Fold second piece of print paper in the same way and insert into first piece.
d. Fold cover paper left to right and insert folded print paper.
e. Sew down thru center of book, up near one end, down thru center again, up near opposite end, and tie square knot near the center.
f. Tear leaves apart with letter opener, kitchen knife, or back of scissors.

Print Paper Folded For 12 Pages.

Inside Of 12 Page Book Folded And Sewed.

Finished Book About 3"x4"
Directions for 12-Page Book: a. Fold lower left corner of one piece print paper about two-thirds distance to upper left corner.
b. Fold upper left corner to this crease and open paper flat.
c. Fold upper right corner about two-thirds distance to upper left corner, make sharp crease, open, and tear off smaller piece.
d. Refold larger piece and then fold left to right.
e. Make a second piece like this and insert.
f. Cut cover paper a little larger than open book, fold left to right, and sew print paper inside same as in 4to book.
g. Tear leaves apart as before.

Print Paper 9"x 12" Showing Folds For 8Vo Book.

Inside Of 8vo Book.

Outside Of Book 2 1/4"x6"
Directions for Octavo Book - 16 Pages: a. Fold print paper right to left.
b. Fold bottom to top.
c. Fold left to right.
d. Place one or two of these pieces in cover previously cut a little larger than open book.
e. Sew and tie as before.
f. Tear leaves apart.
Note: - These note-books may be used for writing practice, or for sketching, or for such purposes as seem desirable to the teacher in connection with any other subject.
Colored rough cover paper, I piece, 6"x 9" Gray cover paper, 2 pieces, 6"x 9" Coarse linen thread or binders' thread, 14" Large needle.

Book Open 6"x 9"

Book Closed.


Ready To Sew Optional Method.
 
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