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c l a s s e s 2 0 0 8 i n t r o d u c t i o n   t o 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   4 ) This class will intrduce the students to the use of leather in binding through both millimeter bindings and tightback bindings. Aspects to be covered include: endpaper variants; sewing on flat and raised cords; embroidered endbands; edge treatments; leather paring; covering; titling. Students will execute two or more bindings utilizing textblocks that they will bring to class. These should be either new unsewn octavo or quarto textblocks or texblocks that have been pulled and mended, and of no more than ten signatures each. Blank signatures of new paper are also acceptable. Requirements: Students should have completed the Case Binding class or an equivalent. 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. Students can bring their own leather or, if desired, leather can be supplied at a small cost. Dates: Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13. If you are staying at the school please come late Sunday afternoon to get settled in. Class status: 5 spaces available as of 12/29/07.

contents copyright Don Rash  2007 revised 12/29/07