Book Binding Articles

 

I have gathered together what I sincerely hope will be some features on lesser known areas of bookbinding.

Here you will find articles covering such subjects as;

 

book binding

Sheepskin, a closer look at this oft maligned book binding leather, and some very good reasons to take this material more seriously.

 

 

 

 

 

 

book binding articles

Bookclasps, a short history of the subject together with two manufactures of these book fittings in Europe and the USA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

book binding articles

Calf Marbling, an illustrated guide to the various forms of marbled calf covers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

foredge painting

Foredge painting. A look at the work of Clare Brooksbank, an expert miniature artist working as a foredge decorator.

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Book Binding Articles
◦ Sheepskin Leather in Book Binding
◦ Book Clasps
◦ Calf Marbling
◦ Ludlow Type Caster A Letter Press Legend
◦ Foredge Painting
Book Binding Tutorials
◦ Silver Book Clasps
◦ Paper Marbling
◦ Gilding
◦ Single Section Binding
Decorative Box Making
◦ Examples
◦ Decorative Box Making Techniques
The Golden Fish Press
Book End Paper For Sale
Decorative Blocks For Sale
Gilding Materials For Sale
Block Engraving Service
Lord of the Rings Slip Case
Book Binding Humour
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◦ Book Binding Supply USA
◦ Book Binding Supply Europe
◦ Book Binding Equipment World Wide
◦ Book Binding Societies
◦ Book Artists
◦ Rare Books
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Dear Richard Just a thank you for your excellent tutorial on clasp making -wonderful.  Thanks so much. You're really generous to share your knowledge and skill with us youngsters.    Tony

 

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