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| f u l l l e a t h e r b i n d i n g ( b o o k b i n d i n g 5 ) |
Participants
in this course will execute a single full leather binding on a
textblock of their choosing. This will be a formal binding in the
German tradition, with leather jointed zigzag endpapers; sewn either on
flat cords, raised cords, or a combination of the two; top edge
treatment; choice of either tightback or German tube; covered in
Nigerian goatskin; modestly tooled and titled. If possible textblocks should be new in sheets, but students can, alternatively, pull a bound book, mend as needed and bring to class. Books should be quarto or octavo and between ten and twenty signatures. Students should also have an idea of any design aspects they would like to address and have purchased sufficient paper for endsheet sections and pastedowns and sufficient leather for inner joints and covering. Feel free to contact us about any of these points for clarification. Requirements: Potential students should have a good grasp of basic bookbinding techniques through quarter leather. Students should bring their own hand tools, notebook and apron. They will also need a paring knife. We will provide German paring knives on request. If anyone has a Scharf-fix they are asked to bring it. Dates: Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20; if necessary we will extend the class to Saturday, June 21 at no extra expense. If you are staying at the school please come late Sunday afternoon to get settled in. Class status: 3 spaces available as of 4/11/08. |
revised 4/11/08