In the month and a half before Christmas, I had my work cut out for me. I made it a little more difficult on myself by trying to learn some new techniques as well.
As you’ve seen, I tried my hand at stab bound books. I also made a few of those for some family members as well. To make them with a hard cover is much more difficult than I anticipated.
I also tried my hand at block printing with linoleum. I won’t be lying if I say that I kind of enjoy it.
The next few posts will be of the projects I’d been working on during the last few weeks.
Oh hi there, everyone!
Just wanted to post an update that I am trying to get back on the Etsy wagon!
Stop by my shop and give me some love!
- Shlee
So, my supervisor at work just had a baby and commissioned me to make this book for his wife as a gift. I’m in the process of making one for their oldest son to match.
Hey there everyone.
I’m sorry for the lack of updates. In the work world, things have been a mess… And kind of throwing off my real world groove.
However, as of last week, so far, so good. I’ve been working on one project or another every day for the past week. Unfortunately most postings will have to wait until after Christmas (I know, that makes me sound like I’m telling the truth).
Once I get a photo of the book I sold to my boss, I’ll post that up for you.
I think that sounds like a decent compromise.
Posted on
December 13,
2011 at
9:37 am in
Life.
Stab binding. I like it. I think it’s cute. And I think it’s perfect for what I want to do.
Print books.
I had mentioned before that Terry Foreman from the Newark Arts Alliance had clued me into the idea of art books.
I thought to myself, that definitely sounds fun, and I happen to have 5×7 sheets of recycled paper. What a perfect opportunity to make some books with prints. One of a kind books, eh?
Also, for your viewing pleasure, a super sweet retro-style book!
