North Redwoods Book Arts Guild

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

January Workshop: Expandable Journal

EXPANDABLE JOURNAL
A Cross Structure Binding taught by Dolores Guffey


Journal by Dolores Guffey
This journal allows you the flexibility to add and/or delete signatures at will, because each signature is individually sewn onto the straps and not attached to any other signature. The covers are made of Tyvek which you will paint at the workshop. The painted Tyvek has a leather-like appearance; the color choice will be yours.

RSVP IS NECESSARY in order to have the covers available. RSVP to Dolores Guffey no later than January 6th by email or phone (see Newsletter).


Materials to Bring:
● Signatures: 12 sheets of 8-1/2"; x 11" text weight paper cut in half (8-1/2" x 5-1/2") ahead of time so that you have a total of 24 pieces 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" to bring to the workshop
● Cutting mat
● Metal ruler
● X-Acto or craft knife with new blade
● Scissors
*● Piercing tool and Piercing cradle
*● #2 Crewel needle
*● Acrylic paint (favorite color for cover)
*● 2" Paint brush & paint rag or paper towels
*● Beeswax
* Note: Items with an * will be available
to borrow if you don't have your own.


Materials provided by instructor:
● Tyvek for cover
● Thread
● Brad
● Trim piece
 

When?
Saturday, January 10, 2015
12 noon
Where?
Eureka Methodist Church
Del Norte & F Streets

RSVP? Yes! by Jan 6
Materials Fee: $2.00