The Bone Folders’ Guild was founded in February 2001 by a group of 11 artists who desired to meet like-minded book artists to learn, support, and encourage each other artistically.  Originating in Madison, Wisconsin, the Bone Folders’ Guild is group of people who share the love of book as art.  We share a passion for creating books as a form of artistic expression.

The Bone Folders' Guild meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Community Room at the Willy Street Co-op. We share discovered resources, spend time “showing and telling”, collectively brainstorm to challenge each artist to create a book that is theme-specific, and  to work on collaborative projects.   Since its inception, the Bone Folders’ Guild membership has grown to over 20 active and interested members.

A bone folder is a tool used to fold, crease, and score paper. For book and paper artists alike, a bone folder may be considered their right hand.  Typically a bone folder is made from the leg bone of a cow, deer, or elk.  Synthetic bone folders are available, made from plastic and Teflon. 

Take a look at these beauties…. http://www.indiana.edu/~libpres/manual/tools/bone.html