‘Book arts’ Archives
Blank books for children
With the holidays fast approaching and a sluggish economy, you may be looking for create gift ideas that are easy on your pocketbook. Blank books are great [...]
Bookbinders tickets
There was a fascinating discussion on the bookarts listserv about something called a bookbinders ticket. It's a small paper glued into the back of the book [...]
Slow Books
Okay I am really excited about this project. I wanted to give away a copy of Keith Smith's Volume 1: Books Without Paste or Glue, and not in just a number [...]
Recession-proof your artistic income
Who wouldn't love to not just eek out a living, but really thrive as an artist, even in a down economy? One of the best ways to do that is by creating multiple [...]
Things are all abuzz
There are several things going on around here, artistically speaking. (I have a husband and 4 kids that we homeschool, so we are always busy!) One thing is [...]
Which came first: the content or the concept?
In Keith Smith's tome Non Adhesive Binding: Books Without Paste or Glue (volume 1), he discusses the relationship between idea, construction and content. This [...]
Measurable goodness winner!
I had lots of entries for my little giveaway and was so excited to see such exuberance for these humble brass rules. I really do wish I had a set for each of [...]
In art, bigger really is better
These days in the art community there is a wonderful movement that strives to get back to handcrafted, placing a premium on pieces that are brimming with the [...]
Measurable goodness giveaway
I am so geeky about all my bookbinding tools. I love my almond-scented Italian glue, my wooden bone folder, my Japanese punch. They inspire me every time I [...]
You can judge a book by its cover
The cover of a book, especially an antique, determines its value. A great volume with an intact spine and flyleaves is sought-after by collectors the world [...]
