tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461322650172599507.post1516647584604630437..comments2023-10-24T06:42:05.348-07:00Comments on 365: Make a Book a Day: Book 215 - A Recycled Package Book/Journal - Henry Weinhards Root Beer 6-PackDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09409270814501963624noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461322650172599507.post-40065951570929180252011-09-08T13:39:01.045-07:002011-09-08T13:39:01.045-07:00@Rean - Thanks for the kind words. I applaud your ...@Rean - Thanks for the kind words. I applaud your desire to start making books. You will love it! Start simple then advance at your own speed. I just added a couple of links to the top of the left column to some books at Amazon that I continue to use almost daily. The Alisa Golden book is great to start with because she has many book structures that are very simple to begin with then move up to move complicated ones. <br /><br />To start, you don't really need any fancy materials. You can begin with computer paper and simple card stock. For tools, I recommend a good X-acto-type craft knife with lots of SHARP blades (replace them often), a bone folder for folding pages and a self-healing cutting mat. A needle awl for punching holes (but you can use a big needle if necessary tho' it's harder). Some crewel or craft needles and linen or hemp thread/cord for stitching (make sure it doesn't stretch). White glue (PVA if possible) and a brush. Some kind of paper board/chip board/mat board if you want to do hardcovers. <br /><br />That is really enough to begin. I'd love to see what you make. If you post a picture to flickr, you can put the link here so we can all see what you've made.<br /><br />Good luck.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409270814501963624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461322650172599507.post-53074733792350550902011-09-08T08:12:03.897-07:002011-09-08T08:12:03.897-07:00Love the little curves--like finger grabbing spots...Love the little curves--like finger grabbing spots. I have never seen this brand of root beer. Have to keep my eyes open. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461322650172599507.post-38337938465829554342011-09-08T06:34:21.545-07:002011-09-08T06:34:21.545-07:00Donna,
I wanted to let you know how inspirational ...Donna,<br />I wanted to let you know how inspirational your blog has been. I took a one day bookmaking class several years ago and haven't done anything since. I want to get started making simple books and starting slowly. What are the essential materials you recommend for getting started with bookmaking? If you have already shared this information, a link at the top of your blog would be really wonderful.<br /><br />Thank you so much,<br />ReanRean Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625574108383052976noreply@blogger.com