First, prepare materials.
The materials needed to make a manual tape map are very simple, just a blank notebook, tapes of various colors, scissors and a pen. Of course, if you want a more personalized effect, you can also prepare some decorations such as stickers and colored pens.
Second, choose the right notebook.
First of all, we need to choose a suitable notebook as the carrier of handmade tape illustrations. The size and paper quality of the notebook should be selected according to your own needs. Generally speaking, A5 notebook is a common choice. In addition, the paper should be smooth, so that the tape can be pasted better.
Third, make a cover.
The cover of the manual tape picture book is the facade of the whole picture book, so we need to make a unique and attractive cover with our heart. You can use colored tape to collage your favorite patterns or write a meaningful sentence, or you can decorate them with stickers, colored pencils and other decorations. The design of the cover should conform to your own style and preferences, and you can give full play to your creativity.
Fourth, make a directory.
It is very necessary to make a directory in the manual tape illustration. Directory can help us better organize and find tapes, so as to find the tapes we need quickly when needed. The style, color and purpose of each belt can be recorded in the catalogue, and can also be classified according to different themes, such as color and pattern.
Five, sorting tapes
The core of manual tape illustration is the arrangement and display of tapes. We can classify the tapes according to their colors and patterns according to our own needs and preferences, and then paste them on the pages of picture books. You can cut the tape to a suitable length with scissors and paste it on the page, or you can paste the whole tape directly on the page. When pasting the tape, you can leave some blank areas to record the brand and purchase channel of the tape.
Six, add labels and instructions
In order to facilitate the use and search, we can put a label on each tape to indicate the name and purpose of the tape. You can use colored paper, stickers and other materials as labels, and then use tape to stick the labels above or below the tape. In addition, in order to better record and use tapes, we can also add some explanations on the pages of picture books, such as the characteristics and usage of tapes, which can help us better understand and use tapes.
Seven, add personalized decoration
If you want to personalize the handmade tape picture book, you can add some decorations to the page. You can decorate it with colored pencils, stickers, small cards and other decorations, or you can draw some simple illustrations or graffiti on the page. This can make the manual tape illustration more vivid and interesting, and also show your creativity and personality.
Eight, regular update and maintenance
Manual tape illustration is a dynamic tool. As we buy and use new tapes, it needs to be updated and maintained. Therefore, it is very necessary to check and update the manual tape map regularly. You can update it once a month or once a quarter, add the newly bought tapes to the picture book, and update the catalogue and description.