—Medieval Bookbinding Kit—

MAKES TWO 84-PAGE OPEN-BACK
--MEDIEVAL-STYLE HARDCOVER BOOKS--

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PURCHASE: -The BOOK-OF-AGES™ Kit- $59.95

MEDIEVAL BOOKBINDING
Bookbinding began around the 4th Century AD when written communication evolved from the use of scrolls, to flat folded sheets sewn and protected between boards, then wrapped in leather.

THE BOOK-OF-AGES™ KIT
Unlike the restrictive nature of the traditional book structure with its rigid wrap-around binding, the medieval style open-back book allows you to add a creative flair both inside and out.

Using the tools and techniques developed by PP-Press, you will learn to make two 84-page hardcover open-back handsewn signature-style blank books, attaching boards and papers in a delicate weave of waxed Irish linen thread.

TRAVELER - Portrait: 5-1/2" x 4-1/2"
TRAVELER - Landscape: 4-1/2" x 5-1/2"

COMPONENTS OF THE KIT
Two sets of premium quality writing papers and deckle-edged endpapers, handmade cover materials, two different size bookboard sets, PP-Press Archival™ glue, wax paper, colorful Irish waxed linen threads, needle, round wooden paste brush, needle-punch tool, and a 12-page step-by-step illustrated instruction book.

Special Enhanncement: A strip of Mulberry is also included, which you can easily soak and wrap to add a touch of the woods to the books. Examples of Mulberry are shown in the gallery picture above.

Other embellishments you might consider using: bark, buttons, beads, lace, charms, dried flowers, feathers... even acorn nuts enjoy dangling off the edge.

Additional Helpers (see below).

PURCHASE: -The BOOK-OF-AGES™ Kit- $59.95

SUGGESTED TOOL: Bonefolder

—Used to smooth and score/crease. PP-Press has available:

PURCHASE: 8" BONEFOLDER: SYNTHETIC SIMULATED-BONE- $6.00

PURCHASE: 6" BONEFOLDER: GENUINE BONE- $7.50

ADDITIONAL HELPERS:
Along with a ruler, scissors, and a bonefolder, you will also want to use some bricks. Yes, bricks.

*BRICKS* *BRICKS* *BRICKS*
In order to help stabilize the construction process, it is suggested that you use two standard household masonry bricks.

Make sure the bricks are dry. Not just plucked out of the garden. (Moisture and paper do not work well together). You can purchase them at a lumber-supply store.

Wrap and tape the bricks as you would a gift. Then you're set to go. They also make good bookends.

**GIFT IDEA**
Give the bricks as a gift.
Give the bonefolder as a gift.

PURCHASE: -The BOOK-OF-AGES™ Kit- $59.95

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