LEATHER DROP-SPINE BOX WITH ROUNDED SPINE

Instructor: Jana Pullman
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Fee: $50.00
Length of workshop: 3 days

Workshop description:

This attractive box has the appearance of a book and can be custom made to fit a book or small object. In this class you will be guided through the steps in making a quarter-leather drop-spine box with a rounded spine and raised bands. Everyone will make the same-size box using precut materials and we will also learn measuring and cutting techniques so you can make boxes on your own when you return home.

Date: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 21, 22, and 23, 2017

Prerequisites

How to determine paper grain & match the grain to different book component

How to glue up paper or cloth to cover binder’s board

Materials/equipment to be supplied by student:
knife for cutting paper and book board
metal ruler
teflon bone folder
glue brushes
scissors
pencil
small 45º triangle
sandpaper block
cutting mat

Materials/equipment to be provided by instructor:
book board
leather for spine
marbled paper
book cloth
lining paper