Encouraging children to experience color and form in the world around them by coloring is a great way to spark their imaginations.If you are ready to create a unique, personalized coloring book for children, there are a few fun approaches you can take.
Step 1: Decide on the size of the book.
Standard size copy paper is the most convenient for your book.Children are used to the size of most coloring books.If you can't come up with your own illustrations, you'll have the option of printing new designs off of the internet and adding them to your book later.
Step 2: Determine the number of pages you want your book to be.
A natural number of pages would be 4 if your theme is the seasons.If you decide on the number of pages early in the planning process, it will be easier to add or take away pages once the binding process begins.The shorter the attention span of young children, the better.It is possible for your child to get more use out of the book if you use more pages.
Step 3: You can choose a binding.
The simplest way to bind your book is with a row of staplers.Liquid glue can be used for a more finished look.You could use a hole puncher to create 3 holes in the area to be bound along the left margin of the book.You could thread twine through the holes and tie it into a bow or knot.It makes sense to bind the book after you draw your illustrations.You don't have to struggle to fit your drawings in on the smaller surface of a pre-bound page.
Step 4: If you want to draw or use premade designs, make a decision.
You can add a personal touch to the book with drawn designs.Some of us aren't accomplished artists.Take the time to find pictures that reflect your children's personality if you choose to use premade designs.There are a lot of websites that offer free,printable children's coloring book illustrations.If you do not plan to sell the coloring book, you don't have to worry about finding copyrighted images.Pick pre-made coloring templates or make your own by tracing your favorite images from books or the web.
Step 5: A theme can be developed.
Is your daughter a fan of ponies?Are spaceships more her style?The book's theme can help narrow down the possibilities.A common theme can inspire the creation of different designs within the same category.If the theme is superheroes, you can make up all types of crazy characters and draw them in different ways.)
Step 6: Take a permanent marker and paper.
Black permanent markers are the most durable.The lines they make can be seen even through the lightest crayon or colored marker strokes.They are the only markers that can stand multiple erases.If your child will be using colored pencils on the project, this is important.You should place a impermeable surface behind your drawing page, such as cardboard or sheets of thick scrap paper.If you don't, the marker will bleed onto the following pages or onto your writing surface.
Step 7: Simple and bold designs can be drawn.
There are a lot of small, delicate details in the outlines.Children under the age of 6 are struggling to develop their fine motor skills, which include holding a pencil or crayon.Make your images easy to understand, with large areas for kids to color in the lines.
Step 8: A front and back cover.
Special effects can be added here.Draw out designs for your book by thinking of a name.glitter or colored markers can be used to add a splash of color to the final product.The heavier the paper, the more stable the book will be.You can add a pretty finish to your cover by using wallpaper samples or wrapping paper.Think about naming your book after your child.It adds another level of personalization to the project.
Step 9: You should bring together your designs.
On a flat surface, lay out the pages of your book in chronological order.The front and back cover pages are important.They should be added in the appropriate places.
Step 10: Start the binding process.
Start with the back cover.There is a thin line of liquid glue on the left side of the back cover page.Working in reverse order, repeat this process on the next pages.Continue until the front cover has been Glued.The front cover page should not have glue on it.
Step 11: Pick the sheets up and press them together.
Start with the front cover of your book.Put it over the first page of the coloring book.For the rest of the pages, repeat this process.When you join the pages together, make sure to align them as evenly as possible.
Step 12: Set the glue by pressing the closed booklet together.
Use your fingers to squeeze the binding firmly across the left edge.While the glue dries, you might want to put a few heavy books on top of your coloring book.
Step 13: Before use, allow the glue to dry completely.
If you are using glue to bind your book, give it enough time to dry before you turn it loose.There will be wet glue everywhere if the pages don't come apart.