Showing posts with label buckle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label buckle. Show all posts

Saturday, March 7, 2015

A Brief Foray Into Bookmaking- Part 6 of 7

Drawing a template...


                                              ...for the eight paper signatures...


                                               
                                                     ...in this rather thick book!

  
                                 I used the natural edge of the tanned leather hide...



                                            ...to fashion an asymmetrical front flap.



                                                     The book back with strap.


                          Since I employed a marbled, burgundy buckle for the closure...


                                           ...I chose black leather for the strap...

                                 ...and golden waxed linen thread for the stitching...

                                                ..(to provide a bit of contrast).



                                          Next time: the final book in the series...

                                               ...in a rather vibrant color! :)

Friday, February 27, 2015

A Brief Foray Into Bookmaking- Part 2 of ?

Choosing the perfect buckle is difficult, with all of these to choose from!

(Thanks, again, Elis for the 'stash'!!)


                                          Instead of a leather thong and a button...



                                             ...to hold the book closed this time...


                                                 ...I used a wider strip of leather...



                                                           ...and a buckle!



                           I also did my own thing while stitching in the signatures. :)



                                                     Here they are in place.



                                                         The finished journal.



                      Next time: I make an ominously monikered 'stab binding' book...

                                                         ...with felt accents.