Asian Cookbook
I have neglected to keep this blog going with new images of my, and my student’s works. I begin to correct this with images of my latest book. This book took months to complete in between...
View ArticleKnight’s London books
A gentleman came to my studio with a rather tatty set of books. He wanted them restored. It was soon discovered that these volumes were not only broken but unreadable as parts of one volume were in...
View ArticleAn Islamic style of book
I have had the pleasure and challenge of a private student who had a specific project in mind – to be able to bind a run of books, in a secure manner, in a style that we recognise … Continue reading »
View ArticleLamella binding and craquele decoration
I purchased this unbound text some time ago. It is a book of poetry by Nan McDonald, illustrated by Jan Brown (both “Canberra artists) and printed by Ampersand Duck. Poems about birds and sensitive...
View ArticleSet of books finished
At last these books have been sorted through thoroughly so that the text pages were in their correct order. Then the books were prepared for rebinding so that the owner could at last read them. What...
View ArticleVelvet padded covers with gold thread work
A challenging but very interesting binding commission. To make a book of text paper but capable of accommodating some inclusions. I deckled the edges of beautiful cream cotton paper, added some guards,...
View ArticleNew workshops starting 20th September – slipcase
The 20th September starts our new workshops and classes. All details on our Amazing Paper website – www.amazingpaper.com.au. This examples shows a custom size slipcase sitting on the special book it is...
View ArticleDos Rapporte binding
Students were very increased in this new binding structure so, with the assistance of my fellow binder. we set about working it out. We had scant details to go on although we had a little communication...
View ArticleIntroduction to Bookbinding classes starting late October
Introduction to Bookbindig classes due to start late October. Join us in our air conditioned bindery and learn how to make 3 different books over an 8 week period. Classes held on Sunday mornings. Book...
View ArticleBookcloth images – Chelsea Cloth & Arbelave Library Buckram
In the absence of a website I am using my blog for information regarding the materials I offer for sale both here at the bindery and via mail-order. I will have a price list as a PDF very soon so …...
View ArticleOriental side stitched Artists’ Book
COFA students. If you require a PDF of my special price list for you or the course notes please email me with this request. rosemarie@sydneybookbinding.com For several years I have taking a course on...
View ArticleCOFA First project. Basic pattern for Oriental side stitching
Here is the basic pattern for side stitching for your Oriental Side Stitched book. The first image shown the stitching process which we demonstrate to you in class. The end unit at the tail are...
View ArticleColoured and patterned bookcloth
These images are of the more decorative cloths. Firstly the Suedex Prestige. This is a delicious suede cloth that I have used on a book cover as well as lining boxes. Then the Duo Bookcloth which has a...
View ArticleNew Oriental papers for endpapers and decorative effects
Just arrived are 4 new Oriental papers that I think are very suitable as endpapers and,or decorative areas of books. The beautiful swirly patterned papers are Suminagashi dying onto strong oriental...
View ArticleConcertina structures for COFA students
There is great variety in the formation of books based on the concertina fold. They are capable of great intricacy and are very sculptural in visual impact. They need to be stable when standing –...
View ArticleCOFA Artists’ Books student information
As we are starting to finalise our designs for this second book and there is another project to begin to prepare for I am anxious to assist you all to confidently complete to the best of your abilities...
View ArticleTeaching in Wanaka New Zealand
I have just completed the 5 day bookbinding school at Wanaka (Wanaka Autumn School) here is this absolutely beautiful area of New Zealand. We made 2 books and I encouraged the students to be creative...
View ArticleInformation for COFA Artists’ Books students
A reminder of the items to bring to class next Wednesday – 14th May. You will be cutting board to make a sample of the covers for your final book so you will need the following - 1/ Board to … Continue...
View ArticleCOFA class 21st May
Please bring your Concertina book, designed and partially made. This will allow me to assist you with this important structure. If you have any pages on the way for the Longstitch bring them also but...
View ArticleBookbinding tuition changes
As I am hoping to have knee replacement surgery later this year plus another small procedure next month I have had to cancel all blocks of group classes. I have a couple of interesting weekend...
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