When printing double-sided, "flipping on the long axis" allows pages to turn like a book, while "short axis" ensures the image is not upside down when turned, as seen in folio and mint tin mats.

for creating a 3D flip book.

Thick paper or index cards (20–50 pages recommended), pencils, markers, and a binder clip or staple to secure one edge.

Keep drawings within the outer two-thirds of the page to ensure they are visible while flipping.

"Flipped" can refer to a technique used in paper crafting to alter designs.