Workshops
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The hard case of the two books
3 hours, all materials included: $80
Patience, practice and a few clues will get you two finished, custom hardcover books to take home. Bring your text blocks from any “pair to remember” workshop and learn to assemble your own hardcover and case in your text block. Then wrap up the mystery and close the case by mastering the second book at the same time. Bring your own pastepaper to use or try Lead Graffiti potluck. Younger participants may require adult assistance with measuring, using a craft knife and board shear.
Prerequisite: A pair to remember.
Ages 9 to adult.
Wear comfortable shoes and work clothes.
Details
- Showcase of hardcover book samples
- Sources for supplies
- Discussion of customized cover options
- Discussion of qualities of handmade books
- Custom measuring of book cover boards and spines
- Cutting and safety procedures for board shear
- Measuring and trimming of pastepaper and bookcloth
- Gluing tools, techniques and assembly of hardcover and spine
- Use of bone folder, nipping press, wax and blotter papers
- Alignment and gluing of text block inside cover boards
Instructor: Jill Cypher