Pop-Up Tutorial 9 - Raising Pop-Ups Off-Centre. The Strap

Most pop-ups are built across the spine fold, the central crease that runs down the middle of a card or book. The Strap is a mechanism that generates two gullies that lie flat on the page but away from the central crease. This makes it possible to build pop-ups that stand in the middle of a page. This tutorial explains an easy way to make the Strap mechanism.

[donnaleiber]

I've watched this one four times already! Such a fascinating concept to me. It's so nice to know there are simple ways to raise things off-center and that we don't have to be limited at all to just working with the main fold of the base.

[ganapathysubramaniam]

God of Pop-ups !!! Infinitely many thanks for creating THE DEFINITIVE Guide!

[cathyontong]

I have such pleasure entertaining my grandaughter with what I have learnt so far. Excellent viewing and very accommodating lessons. Thanks Mr Birmingham.

[cathyontong]

Yeah, these tutorials were my daily exciting go-to during lockdown.

[neelamkatwa]

Onto tutorial 9 and book ordered too! Excited. Wish we had teachers like yourself when I was younger, fantastic! Such fun projects. I spent hours in the library looking through the one box of pop up books as a kid. It was like magic between pages!

[joycemelo]

It's such a pleasure to watch your tutorials, Mr Birmingham!


A few years ago I started learning how to make pop-ups through your channel, but ended up not going through with it.
Now, during quarantine here in Brazil, I believe is a good moment to come back to learning some paper engeneering. :)


Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make the tutorials, they're very easy to follow!

[aesaehttr]

Your book is #1 on my wishlist. Couldn't have made any of the pop ups I've made without you!

[WachiWang]

The way you always cut the paper soo perfectly always satisfies me

[Thylacine]

Thanks so much for your lessons, so well explained! Even though I'm Italian and sometimes I have some problems in translation, your practical examples clear up my doubts.I'm going to buy your book because I'm sure it will be a help in addition to your videos.You're a very good teacher Mr.Birmingham!

[ifycollinspepability]

This is one of my best tutorials ever from you, thank you so much Mr. D. B

[jradford]

I had been so struggling with how to generate gullies away from the central crease! Thank you, for your generosity in sharing!

[wanfarahwanzainuddin]

Love the way you explain the steps. It's clear n makes sense. You are a wonderful teacher thank you so much for making and sharing this video.

[marjimenez]

Cada video que veo me da emoción, ir aprendiendo un poquito más, gracias, mil gracias por enseñar todo esto 👏👏👏👏👏

[Guttergirl]

Wait!? Are we supposed to crease thoroughly?! Ha! Just kudding! Thank you for you amazing knowledge!

[anjanowackadeklopp]

I'm soooo happy because I just got your book and it is amazing!! Loved loved loved, so well explained. This book is a must have for everyone who want to learn pop up, and your videos too. Thank you!

[Hertog_von_Berkshire]

I have ordered card and glue. Can't wait to get started.

[magdalenaparrague]

Eres un profesor wonderful... GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS

[ScrapbookingCecilia]

It's really a pleasure watching you to make the pop ups!!! TFS !! really love it :)

[JAY___M]

I don't think this guy is aware of his genius level IQ to fully understand how this works. I am sure he's learned from multiple people or sources so he takes very little credit himself but, in actuality, the ability to FULLY comprehend and then improve on what he's learned... I don't think he has any idea that his IQ is hovering around genius level.

[adamyang]

Wow!!! Thank you for putting up all things together! I am going to buy your book.

Happy Holidays!