Bookbinding and printing on buckram
Book Binding
Pamphlet Stitch
9 sheets (1 coloured 8 plain). 8 sheets for book one used as jig.
Tools - awl, needle, knife, ruler and cutting mat.
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| Pamphlet Stitch Book |
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| Stitching tied in middle |
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| Stiches show on spine of book |
Japanese Slab Stitch
Stitched book, and bookbinding cotton.
9 sheets (2 coloured 7 plain). 8 sheets for book one used as jig.
Tools - awl, needle, knife, ruler and cutting mat.
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| Japanese Stab Stitch |
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| Stitches on outside |
Concertina Book
Glued book with book covers on front and back.
1 long sheet folded to create pages, grey board and buckram.
Tools - Glue knife, ruler and cutting mat.
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| Concertina Book |
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| Paper folded to create concertina |
Other Books I've Made
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| Different style of concertina book |
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| Pamphlet made with coloured paper |
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| Pamphlet stitch made with mono printed paper |
Mono Printing on Buckram
It is possible to print onto Buckram to create your own book covers for your handmade books.
I decided to create the design for my mono prints by tearing paper shapes rather than cutting them out.
I decided to create the design for my mono prints by tearing paper shapes rather than cutting them out.
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| First Print |
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| Second Print |
I did the first prints on paper to make sure I was happy with the design and layout
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| Adding colour |
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| Second Print |
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| Second print from one lot of ink |
Laying the colour onto the plate randomly to create texture
Turning the fish over to use in left from previous prints
Adding Small Fish
Taking multiple prints without adding more ink
Printing onto Buckram
Taking Second prints on paper after printing on buckram to get textured images
Book Making
I really enjoyed each stage of this process. I think there are lots of possibilities for an artist with bookmaking, especially as a record of your own work.
I need to practise cutting with the knife, I think I press on too much so don't get a straight edge.
Mono Printing
I was really pleased with some of the textures I achieved while printing and would like to create more prints. The more ink is layered the better the printed piece becomes. I particularly like the ghosting that is achieved from where the stencils was. There are lots of possiblities when stencils are moved or turned over.
The effect achieved on the buckram was really satisfying, but I realised that it ink is laid down too thickly on Buckram it can be easily chipped off when dry. In future I will take care to layer the ink thinly.
Doing a second print on paper after printing on Buckram gave even more texture.
For me mono printing is a process that has endless possiblities for experimentation and trying new things. Even simple shapes can be used to create fantastic prints if you are prepared to be creative with how you lay down the ink and re-using shapes. I want to experiment with fabric next.
Mandy these prints are amazing too! The water and fish scale textures are inspired. I quite like the thick blobby bits. Add some depth and the difference between thick and thin ink gives them an energy.
ReplyDeleteI agree Chloe, I feel that adding the ink with different tools is a good idea to experiment with
ReplyDeletelovely use of vibrant colour and texture, great work.
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