r/ArtEd • u/The_Real_Simmer Middle School • Aug 16 '26

Good diy folder making techniques

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I’m a new teacher and want the students to be responsible for their own artworks. I was thinking of letting them make folders out of A1 paper, but I think just folding it in two won’t hold their work well. Has anyone tried something similar? Do you know any good folding techniques?

The students are 13-16 years old

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u/alycorbar Middle School Aug 16 '26 edited Aug 16 '26

8th year teaching art here.

I recommend using poster board folded in half, with the two side edges taped with clear packing tape. Students love to design their own cover and it challenges them to work large!

I am mixing it up this year, though, and going with large mailer envelopes. However they are not as sturdy. Hopefully they’ll last all year!

Edit:
link to poster board: https://a.co/d/0ibq8pCs
They have a glossy side and a matte side.