FOBA 2024 - Elsi Vassdal Ellis- Stick Binding

Class Overview - All Levels

Have you wondered what to do with that orphaned chopstick or a paintbrush that has seen better days? Are you looking for a technique to offer additional aesthetic variations to a pamphlet binding or even a medieval long stitch structure? This workshop combines the basic Coptic sewing technique with an external spine element. Because the stick/rod does not function as a hinge, it can be tapered, organic, or not perfectly round. Participants will explore a minimum of three variations on the stick technique as well as discuss optimum sizes and materials for this structure.

CLASS SUPPLIES

• Metal ruler (S270)
• Cutting mat (S504)
• Snap-off blade knife or X-Acto knife (S863)
• Scissors (S1662, S1665)
• Pencil (PL21)
• Bone/Teflon folder (S308)
• Scoring bone folder 
• Awl (S255, S347)
• Punching cradle (S618)
• Sewing needles (S213)
• Glue stick or PVA and brush (S391, S340)
• Optional: personal sticks (chop sticks, rods, found stems), paints for staining sticks, decorative paper for end sheets and/or covers