the supplies and the sundries
Outfitting my study with bookbinding supplies was far too much fun.
Some equipment I had to hand from an earlier course. Some was newly purchased. Even more was acquired after finishing this exploration.
My love of stationery has now gone in a new and indulgent direction. It may have gotten a wee bit out of control.
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There are many treasures inside this old train case.
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Canson XL Mixed Media Pad,18×24″, 98lb
Canson Artist Series Mix Media Pads, 11×14″, 138lb
Clairefontaine Graf it, A4, 90g
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Carpet scissors
Sewing scissors
Londonderry Linen Thread in 18/3 and 30/3
Spooled Linen Thread, 18/3, white
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An old linen shirt and cord from the BKS class parcel
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A small selection of Japanese Chiyogami, Katazome, Lacquered Yuzen, and Akebono papers
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As my lack of skill became evident, Plan A was adapted to use less precious materials for this very first foray into bookbinding.