For this first binding I will be happy to provide some of the basic materials to everyone and enough of other materials to some. Eventually, you will want to be self-sufficient.

 

Here is what you will NEED:

Paper

Bone folder

Awl

Ruler/straight-edge

 

I Will provide:

Plain white and black thread

12X18 drawing paper

Hemp cord

You may particularly want to bring your own paper and thread.

If you choose to bring your own cord, I strongly recommend a material that can be frayed.

this attachment displays the basics (adobe pdf):

RAISED CORDS

READ handout & pages _______in Bookbinding for Book Artists

 We'll be attaching wood covers to our books. These examples have covered spines, a step we won't necessarily be pursuing.

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Making of the medieval book

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