Here's another cross-structure binding, this time using an empty Triscuit box. I love these crackers, especially these parmesan/garlic ones. I end up with a lot of these empty boxes.
The cross structure binding was invented by Carmencho Arregui, a Spanish bookmaker living and working in Italy. I learned it rom Alisa Golden's "Making Handmade Books." But the other day I found Arregui's website and learned that he has come up with several variations on this binding. I want to try them all.
I wanted this to be quick & dirty, so I didn't line the inside of the box. I just cut it to the cross-structure pattern, stitched the signatures over the tabs and glued the tabs down inside. This is not a hard book at all once you get the idea clear in your head.
It's late, so... g'night.
The cross structure binding was invented by Carmencho Arregui, a Spanish bookmaker living and working in Italy. I learned it rom Alisa Golden's "Making Handmade Books." But the other day I found Arregui's website and learned that he has come up with several variations on this binding. I want to try them all.
I wanted this to be quick & dirty, so I didn't line the inside of the box. I just cut it to the cross-structure pattern, stitched the signatures over the tabs and glued the tabs down inside. This is not a hard book at all once you get the idea clear in your head.
It's late, so... g'night.
Not exactly sure what cross structure binding is, but this is another winner. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your blog; it is very inspiring. I've been wondering what paper cutter you use. I know how important it is to be accurate when cutting and I have trouble with that sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creative journey.
Patty G
Hi Patty - T hanks for the nice comments and welcome aboard. I have a humongous paper cutter my sister bought at the Goodwill for 20 bucks and gave me (because SHE has a giganormous hydraulic one that makes me green!) I can't find a brand name, but it's got the number SD-300. It is a very solid guillotine type. You put the paper stack under the blade, turn a wheel to bring a arm down across it to hold it firmly in place then pull down the handle. The blade actually comes down straight, not at an angle. It does need a little adjustment as it tends to create a verrrrry slight single you don't want. But it is a HUGE step up from cutting a stack of paper with an X-acto knife, which is what I was doing before.
ReplyDeleteRita - Here are a couple of links to give you a clearer idea of the cross-stucture binding.
ReplyDeletettp://handmadebooks.livejournal.com/430037.html
http://www.pluggedincleveland.com/events/37673/crossed-structure-non-adhesive-book-bi.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandra408/5480809372/
Gives me a better idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIndeed that is a professional paper cutter. Love the trisket books.
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