Split Image Flip Book with Beth McIlraith

Last month we learned how to make Michael Jacobs' version of a Flip Card. At the September workshop Beth McIlraith will show her version of a "Split Image Flip Book" sewn with a simple Japanese stab binding. Come join in the fun for some gluing, cutting, sewing and laughing. Bring your collected images and the supplies listed below.

The image will transform...

as you flip the parts of the page!

What fun!

Beth will be happy to answer any questions beforehand! Call or email...her contact information is in the newsletter.

MATERIALS TO BRING:

• At least five (5) images (more is better in case some don't work out). The images can have background or be cut out. Images should be roughly the same height and can be people, animals, objects, etc.
• Heavy solid-colored cardstock: 8 1/2" x 11" or 12" x 12" depending on your image size. Bring one sheet for each image, two for the covers, and a few extra. Bring uncut cardstock. We will cut it to size at the workshop. the grain should run parallel to the spine of the book. Cardstock can be all the same color or a variety.

TOOLS TO BRING:

• Tapestry needle (extras will be available to borrow)
• Bone folder
• Awl or Japanese Hole Punch
• Glue sticks and waste paper to glue on
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Scissors
• X-acto knife or other cutting tool

OPTIONAL (Please bring if you have):

• Paper cutter and/or a scoring board
• Materials to decorate the cover (this could be done at home after the book is finished)
• Any other thread and/or needle that you prefer

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED:

• Instructions & Template paper
• Waxed linen thread in a variety of colors

When:   Saturday September 10 at 12 noon

Where:  Eureka Methodist Church at Del Norte & F Street

Bring:    See list above

Cost:     $2.00

RSVP:    Yes, by September 7 to Beth. Her contact information is in the newsletter.

FLIP CARD WORKSHOP - August, 2016

At the August workshop, Edge Gerring guided our members through Michael Jacobs’ “Flip Card” structure. Following are photos of the cards being made, and even some of them in action!

Applying the double-sided tape

Flipping the pages

Flipping through more pages

Sequence 1

Sequence 2

Sequence 3

The group hard at work on their cards.

Thank you to Edge for guiding this workshop and Dolores for providing the photos.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

The Summer 2016 book art exhibit is titled Everything - Including the Kitchen Sink. This is the eighth chapter of exhibits in the Sherry Grover Gallery upstairs at the museum. The explanation for this exhibit is: "In Artist's Books, form and content are closely--often inextricably--bound. It is not just the content that provides the meaning of the piece." This exhibit will run through October 2 and admission to the museum is free. If you are in the area there are also artist lectures and open book tours that relate to the books featured in the exhibit. For more information about these events and museum hours check the website for details: https://www.biartmuseum.org/.

FLIP CARD WORKSHOP with Edge Gerring

Come to the August NORBAG workshop and learn how to make flip cards. These fun action cards can be adapted for many uses. The pages flip smoothly back and forth when a tab is pulled or pushed. These cards will fit into standard size envelopes, but the size can also be adjusted to meet your preferences (suggested paper size is listed below).

Tools to bring:

• Cutting mat
• Craft knife (X-acto)
• Metal Ruler
• Pencil
• Bone Folder
• 1/4" - 1/2" double-sided tape
• Scissors
• Glue Stick

Materials to bring:

• One 2-3/4" x 11" piece of cardstock (grain short)
• One 8" x 2-1/2" piece of cardstock (grain short)
• Five pieces of cardstock 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" (grain long)
• Optional: One 4" x 9-1/8" piece of board or heavy cardstock to use as a mounting piece.
• Note: The cardstock can be decorative or plain paper that can be decorated with flat embellishments such as stamps, stickers, pictures or words to be glued on.

What will be provided: Instructions and examples to study.

When:  Saturday August 13 at 12 noon

Where: Eureka Methodist Church at Del Norte & F Streets in Room 8. This is a room change for this workshop. Go through the playground and enter the first door to find Room 8, also known as the Fireplace Room. Signs will be posted to guide you. This is a temporary meeting place due to our regular room being unavailable this month.

Bring:   See the above list

Cost:    $1.00

RSVP:   Yes! by August 8 to Edge Gerring. Her contact information is in the newsletter.