Category Archives: materials

How to make Books

Posted on June 13, 2010 by lynsey

Shepherds Falkiners of London, purveyors of fine papers and bookbinding supplies (yes, they mail worldwide) have created a beginners guide to bookbinding, supported by a 13 minute video. The video is a good quality production and the steps are clearly … Continue reading →

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Preparing your own etching mull

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Marty Vreede

The price of etching mull goes up and up, so it seems sensible to prepare your own. Etching mull is a loose weave material that has been heavily starched. Normally to wipe an aquatint with etching mull you have to … Continue reading →

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