How to cover school books

Books get a rough ride from the bottom of the bag to the locker. Heavy duty plastic will help reinforce corners and binding, ensuring books will last through the year.

How to cover books

You will need
Plain and decorated paper; photographs, fabric, magazine cuttings, wallpaper, trading cards; clear contact; adhesive tape; labels, scissors.

1. Place book on the centre of paper and mark where the spine sits. Use scissors to make two v-shaped cuts in the paper at the top and bottom of spine.
2. Fold paper edges over back cover of book, neaten corners and tape down. Close the book and fold the paper over the front cover (it’s important that the book is closed so the cover fits perfectly). Fold over edges, neaten corners and tape.
3. Decorate front and back, attach label and cover with contact adhesive.

Tips

• Colour photocopy your favorite board shorts, photos or maps for the cover; create a pocket on the front for your class timetable; design your own labels and tags; attach a ribbon bookmark to the inside spine before covering book.
• Smooth contact slowly from the centre of the book to the edges to avoid air bubbles.

 

Photography: Sam McAdam. Styling: Angela Haughton.