13/10 2007

Folded Paper CD/DVD Covers


paper cd covers from magazine pages

Don't want to buy CD/DVD covers to keep them from being scratched? I just came across a simple origami design to make your own. I also discovered that using old magazine pages created really neat looking covers.

  • According to the Internet the original design came from this website and here is the link to the site's pdf file for folding the cover.
  • Here is link with detailed pictures on how to fold the paper

Note

I have discovered that the easiest way to fold the paper is to measure 1.75 inches from each end, rather than try to figure out how to divide the paper into fifth widthwise. Keep the paper in portrait orientation (8.5x11") and then fold towards the middle on that mark. For the rest of the folding steps follow the instructions in the links above.

Also, the way the bottom edge is in the original design, with repeated use it would tear. So I have started to fold the bottom edge towards the back/inside side about a ¼ or ½ inch to make it stronger.

 

If you have problems getting to the pdf file, get it here.



the open folded cover


inserting the flap


closed cover

I have discovered that I can use this design to make any size cover I want. I can make it for business cards, ATCs or even envelopes.

Here is my info to create the various sizes.

Note: finished orientation means that the content fits inside either

  • portrait: widthwise
  • landscape: lengthwise


Paper Folded Covers & Envelopes Sizes Reference Info

ITEM

CUT PAPER SIZE

LEFT & RIGHT
FLAPS

BOTTOM
FOLDED IN

FINISHED
ORIENTATION

FINISHED SIZE

Width

Length

Width

Length

ATC Cover (landscape)

7.0 inches

7.5 inches

1.50
inches

0.25
inches

landscape

4.0 inches

3.0 inches

ATC Cover
(portrait)

5.5 inches

10.0 inches

1.25
inches

0.25
inches

portrait

3.0 inches

4.0 inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Card (landscape)

6.75 inches

6.5 inches

1.50
inches

0.25
inches

landscape

3.75 inches

2.75 inches

Business Card (portrait)

5.0 inches

9.0 inches

1.25
inches

0.25
inches

portrait

2.75 inches

3.75 inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD Cover
(8.5x11 paper)

8.5 inches

11.0 inches

1.75
inches

0.25
inches

portrait

5.0 inches

5.0 inches

CD Cover
(longer paper)

8.5 inches

12.0 inches

1.75
inches

0.50
inches

portrait

5.0 inches

5.0 inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

Envelope
(landscape)

10.0 inches

11.0 inches

1.75
inches

0.50
inches

landscape

6.5 inches

4.5 inches

Envelope
(portrait)

8.5 inches

13.0 inches

2.00
inches

0.25
inches

portrait

4.5 inches

5.75 inches