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Measure, mark and fold no cutting or glue needed, just a ruler, pencil and patience. This pattern is for the word mum and requires at least 402 pages in the book 201 folds. Following our easy to understand book folding method of marking and folding you will be able to make this beautiful pattern come to life on the pages of your own book. Cats and dogs pets book folding pattern pack folded book patterns this book contains patterns for you to make your own folded book, by measuring and folding pages. Method cut and fold shadow fold multiline mmf combination measure mark fold.
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