Ancient Tradition of Handmade Korean Paper Meets Modern Art
Papermaking processes were first documented during the Eastern Han period (25-220 CE). However, the earliest piece of paper found dates from 179-41 BCE.
instructional
A Problem with Finishing Binding My Books
Almost during all my classes I have to face the same problem time after time: I almost never finish the book I’m making with my students.
Using a 3d-Printed Bonefolder
This new era of 3d-printed things is finally drawing upon me and my bookbinding workshop. I’m already using some plastic star knobs to tighten simple presses (and plan to start selling these modified versions pretty soon at my Etsy store).
Conservation of the Largest Printed Work of the British Museum Collection
“Dürer, born on May 21st, 1471, produced one of the largest prints ever – the Triumphal Arch for the Holy Roman Emperor. Altogether it’s nearly 3 metres tall, and consists of 36 sheets of paper. This colossal image was printed using 195 different woodblocks and was made between 1515 and 1517.
In this behind-the-scenes video, follow the complex conservation involved in caring for this 500-year-old artwork.”
Boring Bookbinding with Kids
It already has been a month since I’ve started teaching kids bookbinding. We’ve covered Coptic binding, Japanese binding (I’ve told them about Chinese and Korean binding too), and long-stitch binding. This time I decided to teach them something boring. Just to understand how to cover some other topics and, especially, how to teach them separate processes of bookbinding, when a student doesn’t get a finished book at the end of a 2-hour class.
Being Bookish in Armenia
My wife and I had a weekend getaway in Armenia recently. That was a spontaneous decision, made partially because we don’t need a visa to get to the country (by the way, EU and US nationals do not need a visa to visit Armenia, this applies both for tourism and business trips). However, I couldn’t miss a chance to search for some bookish landmarks.
Bookbinding Posts You Shouldn’t Have Missed this April
Every month I add new blogs to my feed. It is really inspiring to see all these fine people writing about bookbinding and book conservation tricks, their projects and thoughts. At the same moment, it becomes harder to filter links for our monthly digest — there is just too much I’d like to share with you!
Going to Armenia This Weekend
My wife and I are having a weekend getaway to Armenia just in a few days.
Making a Box in Just 3 Minutes
Oh, wow! This is some lightning-fast bookbinder’s work!
I just would be glad to see the same process in a higher resolution…
Teaching Kids Bookbinding is Fun!
Last Saturday was the first day of a new series of bookbinding workshops I’m teaching at. This was an absolutely new experience for me because almost all the students are kids. 6 years old and up.
Monthly Q&A at iBookBinding. What Do You Think About That?
For quite a long time we’ve been playing with the idea of a regularly held Q&A here at iBookBinding.com. Or, to be more exact, at our YouTube channel.
Fixer of Books at the University of Virginia Conservation Lab
This wonderful and inspiring video, featuring Eliza Gilligan, a book conservator at the University of Virginia, is reach with an old book’s details and close-ups. A real pleasure to watch. As a bonus: some insights into how a conservator works and thinks.
The 2017 Education and Training Conference by the Society or Bookbinders
We wanter to give you a friendly reminder about the 2017 Education and Training Conference by the Society or Bookbinders. Book your place before June 15th to avoid the late booking fee. Both national and regional bursaries are available (you should send your application before April 30th).
Looking for Bookbinding Tool Catalogues
Hi there, bookbinding people, bibliopegists, bibliophilists, bibliophiles and other kinds of bibliothings. My name is Mihai, and I run the Arta Cărții bindery in Bucharest, Romania.
