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Taught by Faith Hale
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Blank books are deceptively simple vessels of creativity. In this month, bookmaker Faith Hale demonstrates a new structure, variation, or technique every day. From traditional bidings like a three-hole pamphlet to innovative structures like the blizzard book, you’ll glue, fold, and stitch your way to a library of possibilities. Whether your style is precise or playful, in this class learn fundamentals of bookbinding and find a structure that ignites your imagination.
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Copy paper, text-weight up to 28lb.
- 18" x 24" drawing paper - Faith is using three sheets of Strathmore 400
- Cardstock in a few colors
- Decorative paper
- Book binder’s board, .067 or .082" thick
- 12" x 18" of book cloth OR materials to DIY: fat quarter of lightweight cotton or linen fabric, Heat 'n Bond adhesive, tissue paper, iron and ironing surface
- X-Acto or craft knife
- Cutting mat
- Pin tool or awl
- Bone folder - Faith loves her Teflon one but plastic and bone work well
- Bookbinding needle or embroidery needle
- Waxed linen thread, 5-ply - Faith is using three colors
- Unbleached linen thread, 2-ply
- PVA glue and brush, Elmer's extra-strength glue stick or Scotch permanent glue stick
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Parchment or waxed paper
- Covered brick, or heavy books of equivalent weight
- 12" and 18” metal ruler
- Right angle ruler and/or small plastic triangle
- 20” length of 1/8" ribbon
- Scratch paper
- 2 to 4 Bulldog or binder clips
- Sandpaper (optional)
Downloads:
- Cut paper and board
- Sew a 3-hole pamphlet
- Sew a 4-hole pamphlet
- Make a wrapped cover
- Fold a blizzard book
- Make a crown binding
- Wrap book boards
- Make a star book
What you'll get:
- Instructions on how to make a variety of blank books
- 31 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF
- Step-by-step expert instruction from artis Faith Hale
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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30 Structures in 30 Days: A Daily Practice in Bookmaking Reviews
212 users recommended this class to a friend
Teresa Hill
I found this very informative and thought provoking. Clear, precise direction, making the ability to make books more possible and fulfilling. Thanks!
6 days ago
1
Catherine G
I think it was a pretty nice class. It was full of all sorts of different types of ways to make books. I thought many of the creations were intriguing and it gave me ideas on how to create books of my own.
May 14, 2025
Gillian Jackson
great fun, super clear instructions, some many book types. This is my go- to course for creating books!
More than 3 months ago
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