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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The toolkit

There are many treasures inside this old train case.

 

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For piercing and sewing

Awls

Carpet scissors

Sewing scissors

Bookbinding needles   

Londonderry Linen Thread in 18/3 and 30/3

Hemp Cord #20

Spooled Linen Thread, 18/3, white

 

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For headbands

An old linen shirt and cord from the BKS class parcel

 

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Japanese papers

A small selection of Japanese Chiyogami, Katazome, Lacquered Yuzen, and Akebono papers

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For boards

Ex libris weeded book board

Cereal boxes

Binder’s board, 80pt

 

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Plan A

As my lack of skill became evident, Plan A was adapted to use less precious materials for this very first foray into bookbinding.