... is always very steep for me when it comes to spatial relationships, and the Japanese stab-binding book @joerotella showed us in #creativejumpstart21 was a huge one. I've been working on it off and on for what seems like a year (exclusive of studio light reno time), and finally finished it.
The book holds about twenty-five pages of gel prints that are jam-packed with colour. In fact, I think the book should be called 'A Wee Bit of Colour', don't you?
I'd reached a point where the covers needed to be made, and you can just see the near-ready back one in the bottom right of this photo.
Handy-dandy Mr. Dinn did his usual masterful job of drilling the holes when it was all put together.
The stitching had me bamboozled for a while, but after three seventeen run-throughs of the video and printed instructions, I managed to wrap my head around it. I think it looks great!
And it's a perfect way to showcase some of my not-so-subtle prints.
I'm delighted it's finished, and surely if I did it once, I could do it again, right? I've got a project or two in mind for the grandchildren. 😉😍
Looks fab! That stitching can be a bit tricky to start with but you persevered, and the results are worth it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracy - I'm pleased with the learning, and look forward to explore bindings in more depth. I can see there will be more books in my future.
DeleteOh wouaouh! What a magnificent object Win!!
ReplyDeleteYou are talented, really! But also tenacious, courageous, persevering and full of energy.
Have you thought about making fabric prints and / or wall wallpapers? I'm sure it would be superb...
Keep expressing yourself, it's truly worth it my friend!
Take care of you. Hugs
Many thanks for your kind words, Sim. You're not the first to tell me my prints could be fabric patterns - perhaps I should be listening more. ;-) Regardless of where they go, gel printing is waaaaaaaay fun, and book-making as well! xo
DeleteI love the japanese binding technique, Win, although it is not the easiest technique. Your journal is fabulous. Perfect bright colours. Kisses!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mia - I know there are a ton of binding techniques out there, and I've put off learning any of them. I'm glad that's no longer the case, and hope I can learn another few! Cheers, Win
DeleteSuch a fabulous book !
ReplyDeleteCorrie xoxo
Thanks, Corrie - it has been a great experience to learn this binding!
DeleteI am so in love with this !!!!! it's a great way to mount all those gorgeous pieces and the binding is perfect....it's a stunner! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Angela - I'm darn pleased with it myself! Gotta love that @joerotella for a great tutorial!
DeleteWhat a wonderful piece of work! And so worthy a book to hold some of your amazing prints. Volume One is fantastic and I cannot wait to see Volume(s) Two and Three etc, etc. (smiling face here) And I echo the previous commenters... you should offer your prints too companies that make wallpaper and fabric.
ReplyDeleteVolume Three, etc.?!!! You are a riot, my friend! :D I do have a whole whack of prints, though.... You, Lynne, are bad, bad, BAD! xo
DeleteThis is awesome, Win, I love it so much! I would have benefited from that class for sure. Incidentally, I'm also planning a journal cover with gelli prints - just have to work out how to do it neatly - yours looks professional grade!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Zsuzsa - it was a fabulous tutorial, and while it took me a fair bit of time to wrap my spatially-challenged brain around it, I'm loving the results. I can hardly wait to see your gel print book; I'll be watching anticipatorially. :D
DeleteWhat an outstanding project. The book is so finished looking and I can imagine you wanting to do more.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eileen - I can definitely see more of these in my future, as long as I can keep encouraging John to punch those holes for me. :D
DeleteWow- it is so stunning- love the pages and awesome binding ! Thank you for being part of Creative JumpStart!!
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, Nathalie (making an assumption here :D )...this was pure delight to create!
DeleteWow! I love your book! The papers are gorgeous and the binding is flawless! Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteSo many thanks, Joe - your tutorial was masterful, the project was a delight to pursue, and I'm so excited about the results. There will be many more coming in this studio, I'm sure! I just can't thank you enough!
DeleteWow! Amazing prints/colours. Love the look of the stitching. What a fun project.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Allie - I love the look of the stitching, too, and the black thread on the red really packs a wallop, doesn't it? The whole book just makes me laugh - my oh-so-subtle colour palette cracks me up. :D
DeleteThese are delightful and so beautifully finished Win! Your sense of colour and your skill are showcased perfectly in these books.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Laura - this was an especially fun project, and now I'm totally hooked!
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