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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Leather Bound Books

I have not post anything here since the exhibition. Not only I have been making too many books (bookburned) lately, but life is running away with me. I do have load of books that I have not posted here before so today I have chosen this set of leather bound books I made for the Papermaker of Victoria's exhibition last year. They are also in our exhibition at the moment too.

I found a large piece of hard leather from Reverse Art Truck that was perfect for the covers of these books.

I intended to cut up a large piece of leather and make a few books out of it, but the odd shape of the piece made it difficult. I didn't want to waste too much leather, so I decided to leave the exposed area uncovered and I inserted fancy paper as part of the signatures. After making the first book, the second and third were fun to make with different insert papers. I like hanging charms at the end of handmade cords as bookmarks.

You can see them better standing up. The stitching on the edges were hand stitched. I added a layer on top of the covers using leftover pieces of leather. I used every leftover bit of leather for these books. I enjoyed creating the set and feel very satisfied that I used a discarded piece of leather to create unique handmade books.


8 comments:

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Hi Nat...beautiful books!!! I especially like how you have inserted fancy paper and put a charm on the end...cool!!!

Anonymous said...

I love them.. the added paper is a wonderful touch that adds to the overall look.

Jocelyn said...

Very beautiful! You did an awesome job!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Michael has holiday coming up from the college so I will be writing more!

I'm always so inspired by all of your work.

Micki said...

The books are absolutely elegant Nat! I love the charms too!
Micki

Mescrap said...

Beautiful book ! The cover seems so thick, it must be not easy to sew it up.

Heather said...

You make books too! Gorgeous. I have a bit of experience in bookbinding so I understand all the skill and creativity that you have put into them.

Beeshebags said...

Oooh I love that owl charm you put on one of the books...where did you get it please? Hugs Naomi