Have you ever experienced a Flag Book? There is always something satisfying in making handmade books, but books that move are even more special. In this workshop not only will you learn the basics of bookmaking, you will be creating one whose pages flip as you pull it open, resulting in an exciting way of opening and looking through a book.
Using an assortment of shipping tags, we will construct and create a nine page, flip-book, that will catch the eye as well as display your creative talents to those around you. Bring your favorite chachkies, beads, fibers, stamps and small pieces of unfinished artwork, for a day meant to get your creative juices flowing.
Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:
Book boards
Assorted Tags
Copper Tape
Assorted paints to share
Black cardstock for spines
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
A variety of decorative papers: different sizes and different weights. You will be using these for book covers, endpapers, and collage.
PVA glue OR Matte Medium (like Golden's)
Tacky Glue for embellishments and cover pieces
Glue stick (optional) UHU brand works the best
Wax paper or an old magazine for gluing
Ruler
Exacto blade AND a cutting mat
Heat gun
Water Container
Glue brush, a 1" all purpose brush works well
Paintbrushes - 1/2", 1" are good sizes
A small assortment of ribbons, at least 1/2" wide, (for book ties)
Page embellishments (small bits of paper, gold leaf, Magic Mesh, decorative mailing stamps, brads, fibers, charms, ephemera, etc.)
Makeup sponges
Rubber Stamps
Assortment of ink pads - black or brown permanent pads, metallic pads, and pigment inks
Baby wipes