Description
The course will be dedicated to (un)usual materials in bookbinding.
Start with some simple bookbinding techniques and ordinary materials.
Then, depending on your input of materials (papers, textiles, leathers, plexiglass, wood, metals, threads, others...), find a suitable material/assembly technique match.
Look for the right container/content assembly.
Transform, try, adapt the textures.
Required level
Introduction and enhancement
Equipment required
- Metal slat, square
- Cutter with spare blades
- Scalpel (handle 3 – blades 11)
- Black pencil or mechanical pencil, eraser
- Folder (bone)
- Scissors
- Cutting plan or cardboard
- Glue brush
- Rags, apron, stains
- Punch
- Linen thread, shoemaker's needles,
- 2 dry point compasses
- Flat brushes (2 or 3)
- Drawing pliers
- Sandpaper (+/- 200), weight
- Cello or A4 plastic pockets
- Various papers (depending on the work to be done): white, colored, thin, thick, new, recycled papers, etc.
- Boxes
- Fabrics, ties, ribbons…
- Sewing thread
More information
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please refer to the practical information!