Text blocks using Mohawk Superfine paper, various end pages (some are pressure prints printed on my Vandercook), and tools. I prepared materials for eight books, which took the better part of a day.
Materials for a second book.
Using an awl to punch the sewing stations into the sections. The patterned strip of paper determines where the stations go in each of the nine sections.
Spines of completed books.
I took a break from printing to sew up several Long Stitch books. It is always enjoyable to bring together the various materials used in binding books and to consider design elements such as color and texture. Binding non-adhesive books allows me to use a variety of materials such as leather, cloth, paper, linen thread, and found objects; as well as my sewing skills.
The materials for this book included leather, pressure printed end pages, navy waxed linen thread, and a vintage button. Note the sewing stations on the book’s spine made by using my Japanese drill punch.
Materials for a third book. I used a beautiful Mother Pearl vintage button for the closure.
Sewing up the book, bringing all of the components together!
Covers