This little book is a beautiful union of form and function. Copper, wire, paper, and glass come elegantly together in this charming little book that is sure to become a treasured keepsake, especially once it is filled with your art and writing. It is constructed of two 4" beveled glass squares and uses the original design of my unique metal & wire binding that requires no sewing. Filled with heavy watercolor paper, it is perfect for art journaling and scrapbooking. Students in this class will fabricate the glass and metal book completely "from scratch" and embellish with chain, beads, charms, and a pretty photo image. This unique binding, once mastered, can be adapted to many other materials such as found tin, sheet metal, stained glass, and much more! Included in your kit are 2 transparencies of vintage photos, but students are invited to bring a personalized image for the covers. Just print out any 2 photos you like on transparency film at 4.25" sq. but do not trim them yet. Glass is pre-drilled in kit, but you can bring a Dremel and a 1/8" Glastar diamond drill bit if you want to try your hand at drilling glass in class.
Techniques you will be shown include drilling glass, metal fabrication, alteration of metal with torch and patina, basic bookbinding terminology, use of various hand tools, and much more! More info on tools and supplies at www.blacksheepartist.com.
Students need to bring the following tools and supplies to class:
16 sheets of 140# or 90# hot press watercolor paper, torn or deckled at 4" x 7.5"
4 sheets of decorative paper or vellum, torn or deckled at 4" x 11" (optional)
Bulldog Style Tin Snips
Phillips screwdriver
Disposable paint brush
Scissors/ruler/pencil
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
Torch (optional)
Dremel tool or drill with 1/8" Glastar diamond drill bit (optional)
$20 kit fee includes:
Detailed instruction book
Copper Plumber's tape
Machine screws, nuts, and washers
Copper wire
Transparencies
Beveled glass squares
Chain
Beads, Pins, & Jumprings
Patina
Clear Coat
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