This is a book I made at a local book artist's home yesterday. It is a slight modification of Keith Smith's Buttonhole binding. I felt a little rushed at the end of class and you can see it in the bottom stitching of the book. I hope to have some time today to sit down and do another book with a little more care and time.
This book is constructed with Davey board which gives it a bit more more heft than using cardstock. The top and bottom part of the spine are wrapped with book cloth. The thread used for binding is a 4-ply waxed linen from Royalwood, Ltd. The inside sections and outside book cover are monoprints done with acrylics and plexiglass. Each one is unique. This is a video on YouTube that is very similar to what I did with my printing.
Instructions for this binding is found in Volume I Non-Adhesive Binding: Books Without Paste or Glue. Keith Smith's books can be found on his website.
It is a very beautiful book, I am definitely going to need to make some more.
This is lovely, Kim! I do hope you find time this year to post more. You have a great blog voice and I enjoy your photos, easy to follow instructions and the links you share...not to mention you create awesome projects!
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Angi
Thanks Angi! It's been my goal the last 4 years or so to blog more. I plan to keep a running log of projects here - which I hope to stay true to this year.
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