Daniel E. Kelm
December 4-5, Saturday-Sunday
Tuition: $245 Materials: $50
Enrollment limited to twelve.
beautifully articulated binding is achieved through the complete integration of all its parts.
Many metal bindings with paper text fail for one of two reasons. If a traditional structure is used to carry the metal covers, the weight breaks the binding apart. Conversely, if the metal covers are supported by a rigid spine structure the flexibility of the book is compromised.
Daniel’s approach to integrating metal covers with paper text drew inspiration from outside the tradition of book arts. Surprisingly, the structures that inspired him as having the most appropriate characteristics for metal binding are those found in crustaceans and insects—entities with flexibly hinged exoskeletons supporting the soft material within.
During this two-day workshop we’ll explore the requirements of combining metal with paper, and you will construct a multi-signature codex binding with metal covers.
This workshop is a variation of Daniel's previously offered Full Metal Binding. The difference this time is the construction of the cover: you will fashion a carrier board to which a 0.040-inch-thick sheet of aluminum is adhered. The paper-wrapped carrier board is designed with a spine wire for attachment to the text block.
The text block construction involves signatures that have a primary sewing similar to a pamphlet—but with the incorporation of an exterior rod with tubing spacers. A secondary sewing, beginning and ending with the covers, binds the individual pamphlet signatures together.
In and of itself, learning the concept and execution of a carrier board is worth participation in this workshop. In addition to metal panels, materials such as leather, cloth, and paper will be evaluated for successful use in the cover carrier board system.
All levels of experience are welcome.
About one month before the workshop, registrants will receive a tool list, directions to the studio, and any other pertinent logistical information via email. Workshop hours are usually from 9:30 until about 5:00. Please do not buy an airplane ticket or make any other non-refundable payment before checking with us to be sure the workshop for which you have registered has sufficient enrollment.