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Accordion SketchbookWhoever finds this creative idea for the first time, certainly, the inventor is a Sketcher. Because the book drawing products, it is not sold commercially and is only creatively produced by the Sketcher.

Perhaps because of its similar shape to the Accordion, the sketchers to name this book as an Accordion Sketchbook. One advantage, besides the practical, this book consists of pieces that can be adjusted time and specific location.

Accordion Sketchbook Want to know how to make it? Here are some recommende guidelines from the coordinator of Indonesia's Sketchers, Dhar Chedhar in light chat to TNOL at his residence as well as his office in Cilandak, South Jakarta.

Accordion SketchbookFirst of all, use your favorite drawing paper which is used for drawing. Try rather large size  of A1 or A2.

Then cut to length, width can be adjusted to the size of a picture book that we want. Cut it, it is advisable to use the cutter to be more tidy. Before determining the pattern, carefully measure the length, so the folds can be precise and in accordance with the length of the paper.

Accordion Sketchbook"To fold, I used to use the wheel to create a common pattern used by tailors clothing. But, if you want regular folded, it's okay, "joked Dhar.

Having formed these folds, then prepare a paper that is slightly thicker material, like cardboard or desk calendar that is usually quite thick material. Its function, to withhold or back of a pen or brush painting for over a flat field. Better yet, if covered or given a cover, so it looks cool. 

Accordion SketchbookThe first paper, can be affixed to the front of the paper on the crease first. Then the other one can be affixed to the middle or in the folds of the past. Its size, must be equated with the size of paper or can be a bit wide bit let impressed neat. To stick it, can use wood glue.

Cedharr in his working roomAccording to Dhar, the excess use of books with this kind of format, one object capable of storing more rapid and complete. Because, the relatively thin pages about 12 pages. So it can save sketches during one visit to particular objects.

"Actually in drawing media depends on the needs, and accordion Sketchbook was produced based on creativity. The important thing is to draw a practical book to be brought anywhere, " says Dhar.