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Taught by Jody Alexander
This workshop is a perfect introduction for those interested in book making. An accomplished book artist, Jody takes you through the terminology used in book making and introduces the many tools used. She talks about different paper types, paper grain, cover vs. text paper and also shows how to tear paper three different ways. She covers multi-signature preparation, bookbinding knots and a variety of glues.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Tools:
- Bone folder
- Teflon folder
- plastic burnisher
- awl
- scissors
- xacto knife
- surgical scalpel
- utility knife
- #18 sharp bookbinding needles
- metal ruler
- plastic triangle
- glue brushes
- small paint brush
- waxed linen thread
- large self-healing mat
Downloads:
- Bookbinding vocabulary
- Selecting bookbinding tools and choosing papers for cover and text
- Binding stitches and knots
- Using glues and adhesives
- An easy-to-follow lesson on bookbinding
- 10 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Itemized supply list
- Step-by-step instruction by Jody Alexander
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Anatomy of a Book Reviews
441 users recommended this class to a friend
Kris Roberts
Very informative and helpful, thanks.
November 7, 2024
Jan Smith
Ms Alexander was very concise and thorough in describing the materials and knots used in bookbinding. She was easy to understand.
October 9, 2024
Ximena Rodriguez
This is the first class you have to take If you are into bookbinding !
October 2, 2024
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