Contemporary Limp Binding
with Ashley Thayer
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10am – 4pm, NBG Studio
$60 members $75 non-members
$10 materials fee
Limited to 10 participants
This timeless book structure has been around since the Middle Ages, getting its name from its flexible animal skin covers. Using historic limp bindings as our inspiration, we will make our books using Khadi paper in lieu of vellum, learn how to work traditional end bands, and sew the text block over leather supports. The leather is then laced through the cover, making this is a non-adhesive structure that utilizes many techniques that can be applied to a variety of bindings. Come learn all about this amazingly versatile piece of codex history!
Participants should bring the following tools:
Cutting mat
X-acto knife and blades
Bone folder
Bone scorer (very important!)
Book binding awl
Ruler 12-18″
Graduated metal edges (very important)
Scissors, pencil, eraser
Needles
Micro Spatula
Japanese Screw Punch (if you have one)
Dividers (Optional)
Sewing Frame (Optional)
Email instructor with questions or to register.
