January 2013 meeting resources

by admin | Feb 9, 2013 | bookbinding

Lots of resources were shared at the January 2013 meeting of the Book Arts Guild of Vermont. Links to these resources are listed below.

 Books:

• Bookbinding Handbook: Simple Techniques and Step-by-Step Projects by Sue Doggett. ISBN: 0785824359.
• The Book on the Book by Henry Petroski. ISBN: 0375706399.
• Les Tranchefiles Brodees: Etude Historique et Technique by Bibliotheque Nationale. ISBN: 271771796X.
• Paper Folding Templates for Print Design: Formats, Techniques and Design Considerations for Innovative Paper Folding by Trish Witkowski. ISBN: 1440314128.
• Albums by Richard Horton. ISBN: 0970221002.
  • Note: This book has been revised and re-written and is now available as A Hand Bookbinder’s Guide To Making Photo Albums. ISBN: 1598382322.
• A Small Book of Practical Sewings by Richard Horton. ASIN: B0006QSE2Y.
  • Note: I believe that this book has also been revised and is now available as Book Sewings by Hand
• Thread Loves Paper: Contemporary Artist Books by Emily Marks. ISBN: 0615659888.
• The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. ISBN: 9780700609864. Recommended set book for the B.A.G. spring exhibit.

Online Classes:

• Val Webb: Watercolor lettering class
• Jane Davies: Online classes

Local Resources/Classes:

• Dartmouth Book Arts Program
  • Book Arts Program – Winter 2013 Schedule
• Dartmouth Letterpress Studio
• Queen City Steel

Supplies/Tools:

• Yupo
  • What is Yupo?
  • Request Yupo samples
  • George James: DVDs
• Fiskars Fingertip Swivel Detail Knife
• Fiskars Swivel Detail Knife
• Twining technique video with Jill Abilock
• EZcube Light Box
  • How-to’s
  • Step-by-Step instructions

Online Resources:

• Is Mod Podge the same thing as Elmers glue?
• PVA vs Mod Podge
• Mod Podge & PVA
• Google Image Search
• Pinterest
  • Elissa Campbell’s (a.k.a. blueroofdesigns) Pinterest
• Lynda.com: Learn software, creative, and business skills