For those who are just getting started with bookbinding, I’m including a copy of my recommended materials for my new miniature book series. Required Materials• Color printer or visit to Fed Ex• 110 lb (300 gsm) cardstock• 24-32 lb printer paper• Paper cutter, scissors or craft knife• Metal ruler• Bone folder• Small paintbrushes – I…
I didn’t begin with the intention of making small books. I simply wanted them to last. My first bookbinding class involved creating miniature books, and from there I learned a crucial principle: paper grain matters. Folding standard printer paper in half goes against the grain, weakening the structure over time and causing pages to fall…
How I Clean, Convert, and Place Vintage Artwork Including original illustrations in a printable textblock sounds simple—just scan, drop, and print, right? In reality, it’s a delicate and labor-intensive process. Over time, I’ve developed a method that brings vintage images into my printable editions in a way that respects the original art and works smoothly…