I love kits. Kits are great for dabblers because they come with everything you need to complete a project, it comes with instructions, so you get to complete a project without having to collect the pieces, plan the project, and make a bunch of mistakes before getting the finished product. Ben bought me this bookbinding kit from Volcano Arts and I'm enjoying the process of making a book again. I love bookbinding so much, but have such a hard time finding the right paper, getting book board and cutting everything to the right size. I took the measurements of all the pieces so I can, hopefully, replicate the project with my own paper and cloth later. It feels like cheating, but...I think it's ok for now. I'll post pictures of the project when it's completed which should probably be by the end of this week, if all goes well!
The best thing about this project so far has been the use of wheat paste. I have always used PVA glue for my bookbinding projects, but always managed to accidentally stain my paper and cloth with the glue. The wheat paste which took minutes to make (in the microwave, no less!) is cheap, easy, stain-free, and moveable. It just takes a little while for the glue to dry which was fine for me since I do one step at a time during Jho's naps. The only time I had trouble with the drying time was when I tried to tuck under the mitered corners and the glue wasn't sticky enough to glue them into place immediately.
I've felt a little let-down every since my most recent book, Closure, was rejected from the exhibition in England. Working with this book is helping me remember how much I enjoy making books. I just need more practice!
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