Pattern Types
Discover the variety of folded paper and book art patterns you can create with Framesmart, the innovative pattern-making software that lets you design, preview, and generate your own patterns. Whether you’re transforming a book into a stunning folded design or creating framed folded paper art, Framesmart provides tools to bring your creative ideas to life.
Frame Patterns
Framesmart allows you to create framed folded paper art, designed for display in deep box frames. Machine-ready for Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore. These techniques are exclusive to, and invented by Framesmart, giving you unique creative options.
- Fold In – Concertina folding technique for highly detailed images.
- Cut Out – Tabs are removed, allowing cardstock backing to enhance depth and definition.
- Fore Edge (Photo Strip) – Strips of stretched photo images, concertina folded for seamless visual flow.
Book Patterns
Framesmart also allows you to create a wide range of book folding techniques, each producing unique effects by cutting and folding the pages of a book. Perfect for craft projects, personalised gifts, or home décor.
- Inverted Cut & Fold – Even-numbered tabs are folded inward, allowing for highly detailed images.
- Embossed Cut & Fold – Odd-numbered tabs folded inward to create a raised effect.
- Combi Cut & Fold – Combines top and bottom folds with selected inward folds for complex patterns.
- Shadow Cut & Fold – Alternating leaves left uncut to create subtle contrast and shadow.
- Multilayer Cut & Fold – Uses multiple layers of folded pages for depth and visual interest.
- Fold Only – A simple folding method without cutting, perfect for basic images or lettering.
- Fore Edge (Photo Strip) – Strips of stretched photo images folded over the page edges.
- Lenticular Fore Edge (Photo Strip) – A variation of the Fore Edge method using two images.
Framesmart’s pattern-making software empowers you to create highly detailed framed folded paper art and book folding designs with precision, control, and creativity. Whether for personal projects, gifts, or home décor, Framesmart makes intricate folding art accessible and professional, while offering exclusive techniques for framed displays.