All levels
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26 min 34 sec
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00:47
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01:33
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07:41
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10:00
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06:33
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Taught by Sarah Matthews
This class will be available to view on June 17, 2026.
Making lists just got a lot more fun. Join artist and printmaker Sarah Matthews as she guides you through creating your own refillable block-printed notepad. You’ll start by designing and printing a custom pattern on book cloth, then cover book boards with crisp mitered corners. Learn how to add and assemble paper using screw posts or ribbon, creating a functional notepad that can be refilled again and again. Make them in any size or shape, and once you're done—start jotting down all the people in your life who need one too.
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Making lists just got a lot more fun. Join artist and printmaker Sarah Matthews as she guides you through creating your own refillable block-printed notepad. You’ll start by designing and printing a custom pattern on book cloth, then cover book boards with crisp mitered corners. Learn how to add and assemble paper using screw posts or ribbon, creating a functional notepad that can be refilled again and again. Make them in any size or shape, and once you're done—start jotting down all the people in your life who need one too.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Stamp, such as Sarah's Artfoamie block
- Duck cloth or book cloth, three pieces: 7" x 4" and 7" x 10" and 5" x 8"
- Davey board or stiff cardboard, two pieces: 5" x 2" and 5" x 8"
- Copy paper cut to 5" x 8"
- Japanese calligraphy paper
- Heat'n'Bond iron-on adhesive
- 2-hole punch
- Screw posts or ribbon
- Speedball Fabric block printing inks - Sarah is using magenta
- Brayer and palette - Sarah is using a piece of plexiglass
- PVA and glue brush
- Wax paper or scratch paper for gluing
- Cutting mat
- Bone folder
- Utility knife or X-Acto knife
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Iron and ironing surface
- Corner miter tool
- Scrap paper
- Screwdriver (optional)
Downloads:
- Custom block print fabric
- Make your own book cloth
- Cover book boards with mitered corners
- Assemble a notepad with screw posts or ribbon
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