While the monochrome look of standard book pages is elegant, adding color to your book folding projects can make the 3D designs pop and match specific home decor themes. Let's look at the safest, most professional ways to introduce color without damaging the book pages.
Method 1: Archival Ink & Ink Pads
Before folding, run an archival ink pad gently along the edges of the pages. The ink sits on the outermost tips. When the pages are folded, the color maps onto the creases, creating a beautiful colored silhouette that contrasts against the book's interior page shadows.
Method 2: Colorful Cardstock Inserts
Insert colored sheets of cardstock or scrapbooking paper at key intervals between your folds (or wrap them behind the folded design). This provides a vibrant background that highlights the silhouette of the sculpture.