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Mica or bookstone is a silicate mineral found throughout the world. This workshop will push beyond using mica just as an element in book arts. We will build covers and collage pages that will be primarily mica. We will use and explore the Indian mica variety in its vastly different grades, translucencies and commercially available shapes. However our main focus will be using composite mica used in the lampshade industry. These sheets of mica are much larger and come in several colors. You will learn how to use and recognize both natural and composite forms of mica, when to pierce, to sew, to drill, to glue or to nail. The emphasis of this workshop will be to create a wonderfully crafted and detailed book form. You are encouraged to bring collage materials i.e.: photos, old book pages, insect wings, feathers, leaves, decorative papers and copies. This wonderfully transparent material lends itself to a whole new experience in collage and book arts.
Supply List:
- Wood, mechanical pencil
- 6-18" metal ruler
- 4-6 inch square or triangle
- Awls
- Glue brush
- Scissors
- Small hammer
- Needle nose tweezers
- Japanese paper drill
- ¼ inch palm chisel
- Exacto knife and blades
- Small cutting matte
- Dremmel Stylus with (keyless)chuck attachment.
- Thin or light weight materials: decorative and text papers, photos, insect wings, leafs, feathers, etc.
Materials Fee includes: Ample natural and composite sheets and shapes of mica, assorted waxed linen thread, needles, drill bits, wax, sandpaper, glue and other materials needed to complete the projects.
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