Book Art Studio Handbook: Techniques and Methods for Binding Books, Creating Albums, Making Boxes and Enclosures, and More (Studio Handbook Series)

Book Art Studio Handbook: Techniques and Methods for Binding Books, Creating Albums, Making Boxes and Enclosures, and More (Studio Handbook Series)

<DIV>How to Make Books, Albums, Slipcases, and More<BR></div><DIV>There’s nothing like making your own sketchbook, or wrapping a favorite book in the perfect homemade slipcase. And you can create it all yourself! Select the tools and materials you’ll need, master basic book-binding techniques, and practice your new skills on 12 eye-catching projects. Then explore the gallery of variations for more inspiration to make each book form your own. Whether you’re an experienced book binder or new to the art, <i>Book Art Studio Handbook</i> will help you take your books to the next level.</div><DIV> </div><DIV>With <i>Book Art Studio Handbook</i>, you’ll learn how to:</div><DIV> </div><DIV>- Set up your workspace or studio</div><DIV>- Choose the right board, paper, book cloth, and other supplies for your project</div><DIV>- Fold a textblock, make a sewing template, glue a cover, and practice other essential techniques</div><DIV>- Create albums: Imagine your photos in an Accordion Album with Frames, for example</div><DIV>-  Create books: How about a flexible Tacketed Book to customize?</div><DIV>- Create enclosures: From Slipcase to French Box</div><DIV>- Challenge yourself: Try your hand at an advanced project, such as a Travel Journal</div>