FOBA 2024 - Elsi Vassdal Ellis- Panel Book with Box
Class Overview - All Levels The workshop will explore the panel book structure composed of double boards glued to book cloth hinges to form stacked double-sided panels that sit on a small, lidded box …
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Class Overview - All Levels
The workshop will explore the panel book structure composed of double boards glued to book cloth hinges to form stacked double-sided panels that sit on a small, lidded box to house small objects. Workshop participants will learn how to assemble the structure without access to a nipping press. Various approaches to covering the boards will be demonstrated as well as using a small die-cutting machine to create inlays for board coverings.
CLASS SUPPLIES
- Metal ruler (S270)
- Cutting mat (S504)
- Snap-off blade knife/X-Acto knife (S863)
- Scissors (S1662, S1665)
- Bone/teflon folder (S308)
- Glue stick (S391)
- PVA and glue brush (S340)
- Medium size binder clips (30)
- 4-inch Bar clamps (2)
Optional Supplies:
- Personal collection of text-weight decorative papers
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